Sarkari Yojana
Establishment of Regional Semen Production Laboratory and Semen Bank for sheep and goat
About Establishment of Regional Semen Production Laboratory and Semen Bank for sheep and goat
The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, rolled out the National Livestock Mission in Financial Year 2014-15 with the goal of generating employment, fostering entrepreneurship, and lifting per-animal productivity so as to boost output of meat, goat milk, eggs, and wool. Surplus output beyond domestic requirements is expected to strengthen export earnings. The Mission’s underlying idea is to nurture entrepreneurs who can build forward and backward linkages connecting produce from the unorganized sector with the organized sector.
“Establishment of Regional Semen Production Laboratory and Semen Bank for Sheep and Goat (Genetic Improvement of Sheep and Goat Breeds)” forms part of the “Sub-mission on Breed Development of Livestock and Poultry” under the National Livestock Mission. This component pursues the following goals:
- Improving the genetics of indigenous descript sheep/goat breeds through selective breeding
- Genetically upgrading non-descript sheep/goat breeds by cross-breeding them with genetically superior rams or bucks to raise productivity
- Curbing negative selection and inbreeding in sheep and goat populations by spreading superior male germplasm through artificial insemination and other advanced assisted reproductive techniques
The Central Government extends support toward setting up a frozen semen production laboratory for goats and a liquid semen production laboratory for sheep at a strategically chosen regional site, so that semen from elite animals can be supplied to nearby states within that region. Setting up such a Regional Semen Station depends on an Expression of Interest submitted by states within the region that are capable of producing and supplying semen to other states there. The regional station will also function as a regional semen bank for frozen goat semen. Semen laboratories must follow the Minimum Standard Protocols for semen processing while drafting their project proposals, and the semen produced will be supplied onward to neighbouring states.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry of Fisheries,Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Establishment of Regional Semen Production Laboratory and Semen Bank for sheep and goat, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Eligibility for this component is limited to State…
Eligibility for this component is limited to State Livestock Agencies alone.
Benefits Provided
Establishment of Regional Semen Production Laboratory and Semen Bank for sheep and goat provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Central and state governments share project costs in…
Central and state governments share project costs in a 60:40 ratio in most states, rising to 90:10 for the North-Eastern and Himalayan States, with Union Territories receiving full (100%) central funding.
A one-time central grant-in-aid of up to Rs
A one-time central grant-in-aid of up to Rs. 4,00,00,000 is made available to the qualifying state for setting up the Regional Semen Station, covering construction of the semen laboratory, upkeep of breeding bucks and rams, sourcing of locally available high-genetic-merit animals, and semen processing.
A further one-time amount of Rs
A further one-time amount of Rs. 30,00,000 is provided to cover consumables, medicines, chemicals, and similar items required when semen processing begins for the first time.
The regional semen bank must generate its own…
The regional semen bank must generate its own income to keep the station running; no recurring funding is provided to cover the station's operating expenses.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A. Documents Related to Project
A comprehensive Detailed Project Report (DPR) covering project…
A comprehensive Detailed Project Report (DPR) covering project cost, funding sources, recurring expenditure, expected net income, and related particulars
Land-related documentation (ownership papers, lease deed, rent agreement,…
Land-related documentation (ownership papers, lease deed, rent agreement, etc.)
Photographs of the proposed project site
Photographs of the proposed project site
Documentary proof of the applicant's financial stake in…
Documentary proof of the applicant's financial stake in the project
A list of farmers linked with the applicant,…
A list of farmers linked with the applicant, including name, Aadhaar number, mobile number, and address B. Documents Related to Applicant
PAN card
PAN card
GST registration certificate
GST registration certificate
Certificate of Incorporation (for companies)
Certificate of Incorporation (for companies)
Partnership Deed (for partnership firms)
Partnership Deed (for partnership firms)
Proof of address (Election Commission photo ID card,…
Proof of address (Election Commission photo ID card, electricity bill, water bill, telephone bill, passbook, rent agreement, etc.)
Audited annual financial statements for the last three…
Audited annual financial statements for the last three years, where applicable
Income tax returns for the last three years,…
Income tax returns for the last three years, where applicable
Bank statement covering the preceding six months
Bank statement covering the preceding six months
A cancelled cheque along with the bank mandate…
A cancelled cheque along with the bank mandate form C. Documents Related to Key Promoter
PAN Card
PAN Card
Aadhaar Card
Aadhaar Card
Proof of address (Election Commission photo ID card,…
Proof of address (Election Commission photo ID card, electricity bill, water bill, telephone bill, passbook, rent agreement, etc.)
Photograph
Photograph
Caste certificate, where applicable
Caste certificate, where applicable
Educational certificates
Educational certificates
Training certificates
Training certificates
Experience letter/certificate for any earlier livestock farming activity
Experience letter/certificate for any earlier livestock farming activity
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Establishment of Regional Semen Production Laboratory and Semen Bank for sheep and goat through the offline application process outlined below.
Head to the Official Website of the "National…
Head to the Official Website of the "National Livestock Mission" and select "Apply Here".
You will be shown the following login options
You will be shown the following login options:
Login as Entrepreneur
Login as Government / Other Agencies
Login as Research & Innovation
Sign in using whichever method suits you.
On the next screen, verify your mobile number…
On the next screen, verify your mobile number through an OTP, which takes you to the Online Application Form.
Fill in every mandatory field on the form…
Fill in every mandatory field on the form and upload all required documents in the specified format and size.
Accept the "Declaration & Authorization" by checking the…
Accept the "Declaration & Authorization" by checking the box, enter the Date & Place, and click "Submit". Post-Application Processes
Screening of application by State Implementing Agency (SIA)
The SIA reviews the submitted application and forwards recommended entrepreneurs/eligible entities so they can secure the remaining project financing from scheduled banks or financial institutions such as the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC).
Loan sanction by Lender
Once SIA has recommended the project, a bank or financial institution takes it up for financing. The lender retrieves the application and its documents from the portal, approves the loan after reviewing the project and documents and completing its internal due diligence, and then uploads the sanction letter to the portal.
Recommendation from State Level Executive Committee (SLEC)
After the bank or financial institution sanctions the project, the SIA places it before the SLEC, which recommends the application onward to the Central Government (Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying).
Approval of subsidy by DAHD
DAHD approves the subsidy and marks the approval on the portal.
Disbursement and release of subsidy
Once the conditions in the sanction letter are met, the lender disburses the loan amount to the beneficiary; the subsidy for approved projects is routed through the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) to the lending bank or financial institution, which then releases it to beneficiaries. Track Application Status Applicants can check their application status via the "TRACK STATUS" tab in the upper right corner of the portal. Help and Support For any difficulties or queries, visit the "Contact Us" page.
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