SCHEME FOR PIGGERY DEVELOPMENT

  • PURPOSE: For breeding as well as rearing of pigs including cost of exotic breed of boars and sows of improved breeds, weaned piglet ( 1-2 months old), feed & medicine, equipment, construction of house, fencing, electricity, etc.
    • Healthy pigs in the age group of 1.5 to 2 years to be financed.
  • ELIGIBILITY:
    • a. Farmers & agricultural labourers and other entrepreneurs for setting up units as subsidiary/main activities.
    • b. State animal husbandry dept. be consulted about quality of pigs and size of the Unit.
  • EXTENT OF LOAN:
    • a. Need based & according to the unit cost approved by state unit cost committee.
    • b. Usual unit size comprises 1 boar and 3 sows.
    • c. Purchase of feed and medicine for a period not exceeding 9 months
  • REPAYMENT:
    • a. For Production Credit:-Maximum period of one and half years.
    • b. For Investment Credit: 5 to 6 years (including gestation period of one year)