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Him Kukkut Palan Yojna

The scheme “Him Kukkut Palan Yojna” was launched by the Department of Animal Husbandry, Government of Himachal Pradesh to provide the subsidy to the entrepreneurs/farmers who are interested and engaged in poultry farming in the state.

Authority

State

Region

Himachal Pradesh

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- The government shall be providing funds against Capital Investment in this scheme under a subsidy component as per approved norms on a first come first serve basis as per the availability of budget. | - For the subsidy on total capital investment, 60% will be the subsidy assistance while a maximum of 40% will be the component to be provided by the beneficiary/banks to the beneficiaries belonging to SC, ST & General Category. | - Since the beneficiary may not be able to raise 3000 chicks at one go due to constraints, so provision is being kept to provide chicks in installments of 1000 chicks as per requirement. | - To produce manure of high grade at a minimal cost.

Who can apply

The beneficiary should be a permanent resident of Himachal Pradesh.; The beneficiary/farmer belonging to SC/ST/General categories who have undertaken training in poultry farming from Government Poultry farms.; Approximately 100 farmers per year will be assisted under the scheme.; The poultry breeders who have been assisted earlier (more than two years) under different commercial broiler scheme run by the department may also apply for benefits under the scheme with condition that he/she is running the scheme successfully and the established unit is still viable.; The beneficiary has not availed of any such benefit earlier under Commercial Broiler Schemes. He/she will not discontinue the scheme during course of the project and if he/she discontinues the scheme or flout any of the terms and condition of scheme, shall have to refund the entire amount of scheme along with interest @ 12%. The said amount shall be recovered from the balance capital subsidy from them.; The beneficiary has to provide the certified/authenticated copy of documents establishing ownership/ possession of land on which the shed is constructed/to be constructed.; In order to avail subsidy for construction of shed & store, the beneficiary has to submit the completion certificate duly verified by the officer of the rank of the Junior Engineer or above concerned Block/HPPWD sub-division.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What is the objective of the scheme?

The objective of this scheme is to (1) To provide a good diet to the people of the state (2) To augment the income of the rural people where poultry farming along with livestock rearing is being carried on as a mixed farming complementary to crop production. (3) Doubling of income of farmers. (4) To increase the employment opportunities for the rural population since most of them are unemployed or grossly underemployed.

By which department was this scheme launched?

Department of Animal Husbandry, Government of Himachal Pradesh

Who is eligible under this scheme?

The target groups under this scheme will be farmers belonging to SC/ST/General categories who have undertaken training in poultry farming from Government Poultry farms. Also, the poultry breeders who have been assisted earlier (more than two years) under different commercial broiler schemes run by the department may also apply for benefits under the scheme with the condition that he/she is running the scheme successfully and the established unit is still viable.

How many farmers will be assisted under the scheme?

Approximately 100 farmers per year will be assisted under the scheme.

Will the farmer need to submit any undertaking along with the application?

Yes, the farmer/applicant has to submit the undertaking along with the application that he/she will abide by the term and conditions of the scheme and also has not availed any such benefit earlier under Commercial Broiler Schemes.

Shall any penalty impose on the beneficiary if he/she discontinues the scheme or flout any of the terms and conditions of the scheme?

If the beneficiary discontinues the scheme or flouts any of the terms and conditions of the scheme shall have to refund the entire amount of the scheme along with interest @ 12%. The said amount shall be recovered from the balance capital subsidy from them.

Is it mandatory for a beneficiary to provide the certified/authenticated copy of documents establishing ownership/possession of the land?

Yes, the beneficiary has to provide the certified/authenticated copy of documents establishing ownership/ possession of the land on which the shed is constructed/to be constructed.

What is the benefit of the scheme?

Under the scheme, the government shall be providing funds against Capital Investment in this scheme under a subsidy component as per approved norms on a first come first serve basis as per the availability of budget.

How much percentage of subsidies will be given to the beneficiary as assistance?

60% of the total capital investment will be the subsidy assistance to be provided to the beneficiaries.

How much percentage of subsidies will be given to the beneficiary for the components?

The maximum 40% of total capital investment will be the subsidy on the component to be provided by the beneficiary/banks to the beneficiaries belonging to SC, ST & General Category.

Can a beneficiary raise the chicks in installments?

Yes, if the beneficiary may not be able to raise 3000 chicks at one go due to constraints, so provision is being kept to provide chicks in installments of 1000 chicks as per requirement.

How can I apply under the scheme?

The beneficiary may apply online mode. (https://hpahdbt.hp.gov.in/Home/Him_Kukkut_Palan_Yojna)