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No Rashtriya Pashudhan Abhiyan Initiative for Goat Farming

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The Indian government does not have a specific program, Rashtriya Pashudhan Abhiyan, aimed at promoting goat farming businesses. However, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying implements the National Livestock Mission, which includes the Entrepreneurship Development Programme offering a 50% capital subsidy for the establishment of goat breeding farms. This initiative also covers poultry, sheep, pig, horse, camel, and donkey breeding farms, as well as feed and fodder units.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Indian government does not have a program called Rashtriya Pashudhan Abhiyan for promoting goat farming businesses.
  • The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying offers 50% capital subsidy for the establishment of goat breeding farms through the National Livestock Mission's Entrepreneurship Development Programme.
  • Eligible applicants include individuals, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Joint Liability Groups (JLGs), Farmer Cooperative Organizations (FCOs), and Section 8 companies.
  • Subsidies are released directly to eligible beneficiaries, including for approved goat projects, by the Department through Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), subject to availability of funds and adherence to guidelines.
  • The total cost of approved goat farming projects in Chandrapur district is ₹3.08 crore, with a sanctioned subsidy of ₹1.39 crore.
  • As of now, subsidies have been distributed to two beneficiaries in Chandrapur district, totaling ₹0.30 crore, while remaining three projects are pending at different levels.
  • There is no provision to offer special assistance to the State Government in addressing delays in grant distribution to beneficiaries.
  • However, the Department provides ₹1.05 Cr. to State Governments for establishing an entrepreneurship development facilitation help desk and for organizing workshops and skill-based training.
  • Each state has been assigned a State Nodal Officer (SNO) to facilitate project appraisal, monitoring, and verification of projects.
  • The Department conducts Video Conferences, review meetings, and field visits to supervise the benefits of the projects.
  • A Central-Level Bankers Coordinating Committee (CLBC) has been established to review the pendency and difficulties faced by beneficiaries.

Statistics:

  • Total cost of approved goat farming projects in Chandrapur district: ₹3.08 crore
  • Sanctioned subsidy for approved goat projects: ₹1.39 crore
  • Number of approved goat projects pending in Chandrapur district: 3
  • Subsidy distributed to beneficiaries in Chandrapur district: ₹0.30 crore
  • Amount provided to State Governments for establishing entrepreneurship development facilitation help desk: ₹1.05 Cr.

Sources:

  • PIB Delhi
  • Lok Sabha, August 12, 2025, written reply by Union Minister of State, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel

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