Sarkari Yojana
Establishment Of Small Scale Dairy Unit (SSDU)
About Establishment Of Small Scale Dairy Unit (SSDU)
The Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, U.T. Administration of Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli, has introduced the “Small Scale Dairy Unit (SSDU)” scheme. Its goal is to advance dairy development by helping beneficiaries set up a small-scale dairy unit using indigenous Gir cows. Beneficiaries receive capital subsidy and back-ended subsidy towards buying milch cows, building cattle sheds, and obtaining feed, equipment, and insurance cover.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Establishment Of Small Scale Dairy Unit (SSDU), applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Applicants must reside in the Union Territory of…
Applicants must reside in the Union Territory of Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli.
The dairy unit to be set up must…
The dairy unit to be set up must be a small-scale one with 10 milch cows.
Only cows of the indigenous Gir breed may…
Only cows of the indigenous Gir breed may be purchased.
A bank loan must be taken to implement…
A bank loan must be taken to implement the project.
The subsidy may be spent only on the…
The subsidy may be spent only on the approved components.
Records must be kept in accordance with the…
Records must be kept in accordance with the General Financial Rules, 1963. Preference / Reservation / Relaxation: Applicants from the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe category qualify for a higher subsidy rate under the back-ended subsidy and insurance components.
Benefits Provided
Establishment Of Small Scale Dairy Unit (SSDU) provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Assistance for 10 Cows:
Sr. No. 1 – Activity:
10 milch cows including transport (@ ₹60,000 per cow); Cost (₹): ₹6,00,000/-; U.T. Administration Subsidy: ₹1,50,000/- (25% of purchase cost); Under DEDS – Beneficiary Gets Subsidy: NABARD back-ended subsidy of ₹1,50,000/- (25% for General) or ₹1,99,980/- (33.33% for SC/ST)
Sr. No. 2 – Activity:
cattle shed, water tank, store room, automatic drinking system, etc.; Cost (₹): ₹2,60,000/-; U.T. Administration Subsidy: ₹1,25,000/- (50% of construction cost)
Sr. No. 3 – Activity:
44 bags of cattle feed of 50 kg each (44 bags × 10 @ ₹600/- per bag); Cost (₹): ₹2,64,000/-; U.T. Administration Subsidy: ₹1,32,000/- (50% of purchase cost)
Sr. No. 4 – Activity:
44 kg of mineral mixture in 1 kg packs (44 kg × 2 @ ₹80/- per bag); Cost (₹): ₹35,200/-; U.T. Administration Subsidy: ₹17,600/- (50% of purchase cost)
Sr. No. 5 – Activity:
a milking machine (once in a lifetime); Cost (₹): ₹65,000/-; U.T. Administration Subsidy: ₹33,700/- (75% of purchase cost)
Sr. No. 6 – Activity:
an electric-driven chaff cutter (once in a lifetime); Cost (₹): ₹38,000/-; U.T. Administration Subsidy: ₹15,000/- (75% of purchase cost)
Sr. No. 7 – Activity:
insurance for 3 years (approx. @ ₹5,400/- per animal); Cost (₹): ₹54,000/-; U.T. Administration Subsidy: ₹27,000/- (50% for General) or ₹40,500 (75% for SC/ST)
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
The completed application form
The completed application form
The letter from the bank sanctioning the loan
The letter from the bank sanctioning the loan
The purchase invoice for the milch cows
The purchase invoice for the milch cows
A certificate confirming the breed (Gir Cow)
A certificate confirming the breed (Gir Cow)
An estimate of the cattle shed construction cost
An estimate of the cattle shed construction cost
Bills covering feed, equipment and machinery
Bills covering feed, equipment and machinery
Documents of the insurance policy
Documents of the insurance policy
A certificate of utilization of funds
A certificate of utilization of funds
An audited statement of accounts
An audited statement of accounts
An asset register kept in line with the…
An asset register kept in line with the General Financial Rules, 1963
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Establishment Of Small Scale Dairy Unit (SSDU) through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Process
To claim benefits under the Establishment of Small Scale Dairy Unit (SSDU) (for 10 cows), the applicant should contact the Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services,
U.T. Administration of Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli, directly.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.