Dairy Equipment Scheme
The scheme aims to help Goan dairy farmers purchase essential equipment by offering a 75% subsidy on approved dairy machinery, promoting efficiency and productivity in dairy farming.
About This Scheme
Benefits
₹2.0 L
- Subsidy provided for the purchase of new dairy equipment or implements.
- Subsidy at 75% of the permissible cost limited to ₹2,00,000/- on total equipment purchased.
- Equipment permissible cost ranges between ₹180/- and ₹70,000/- per unit as per category and quantity of milch animals owned.
- Maximum total subsidy limited to ₹2,00,000/- per beneficiary.
- Subsidy amount is directly credited to the beneficiary’s bank account through Electronic Clearance System (ECS).
*Subsidy is available only for new equipment that is not previously subsidised under any other Government scheme.
*Subsidy applicable for equipment purchased from authorised dealers registered with the Directorate of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, Government of Goa.
Conditions for Availment- Purchase approval from Directorate, submission of bills, photographs of installed equipment, and adherence to scheme guidelines.
- Beneficiary must maintain the equipment and not sell or transfer it for at least 42 months (3.5 years) from the date of subsidy release.
*Breach of terms permits Government to recover subsidy through other incentives or revenue code.
Eligibility
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Required Documents
- ✦Five Years Residence Certificate (issued by Mamlatdar, Sarpanch, or Chairman of Dairy Society, countersigned by Assistant Director or Veterinary Officer).
- ✦Self-certified copy of Ration Card or Election Card or any other Government of Goa-issued identity/address proof, including those from Nationalised Banks.
- ✦Affidavit and Agreement signed and completed in all respects.
- ✦Two passport-size photographs of the applicant.
- ✦Quotations of items intended to be purchased.
- ✦Duly filled consent form for seeding Aadhaar Card details.
- ✦Original purchase receipts or bills from authorised dealers/suppliers (submitted after approval).
- ✦Certified photographs of installed equipment with serial numbers visible and the beneficiary in the background (to be verified by Area Officer).
- ✦Stamped warranty cards for all machinery.
✦ Required ◦ Optional
How to Apply
Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed format of the application form.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the local Veterinary Officer or Assistant Director.
Post-Application ProcessesStep 1: The concerned Officer verifies the documents and forwards the application to the Directorate of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, Patto, Panaji within 30 days of receipt.
Step 2: Upon approval by the Directorate, the applicant receives permission to purchase the equipment. The approval remains valid for one year.
Step 3: The beneficiary purchases the approved equipment from authorised dealers and submits original purchase receipts and certified photographs to the local Officer within 90 days.
Step 4: The local Officer verifies the installation and forwards verified bills and photographs to the Head Office.
Step 5: The Directorate processes the claim and releases the subsidy directly to the beneficiary’s bank account within a maximum period of 60 days.
Step 6: The local Officer maintains a register of all equipment purchased under the scheme for record and audit.
Quick Info
- Level
- Central Government
- Max benefit
- ₹2.0 L