SCHEME FOR SHEEP AND GOAT BREEDING/REARING ACTIVITIES

  • PURPOSE: For purchase of sheep/goats of recognised breed for the purpose of breeding and/or rearing them for wool, meat and milk production, equipment’s / tools, feed, construction of sheds.
  • ELIGIBILITY: Small & marginal farmers / agricultural labourers desirous of undertaking sheep/ goat breeding /rearing as subsidiary activity or trained persons desirous of taking up the venture on commercial lines.
  • EXTENT OF LOAN: Need based. Unit size 1:20 (male: female, in case of sheep) & 1:4 (male:female, in case of goats)
  • REPAYMENT: Medium term Loans: 5 to 6 years (including gestation period of 12 months)