Sarkari Yojana
Meghalaya Goat Farming Scheme
About Meghalaya Goat Farming Scheme
Under the Planning Department, Government of Meghalaya, the Chief Minister’s CM-ELEVATE Program covers the Meghalaya Goat Farming Development Scheme. Easy credit and subsidies are used to foster goat farming businesses, with the aim of employing, engaging, and empowering youth and rural communities.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Meghalaya Goat Farming Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Individuals
Applicants must fall in the 18 to 58…
Applicants must fall in the 18 to 58 years age group.
The entrepreneur needs land of his/her own or…
The entrepreneur needs land of his/her own or on lease, verified by the competent authority.
Training in the sector, certified by a recognised…
Training in the sector, certified by a recognised Institution and preferably a Government Institute, is required.
Those who have already done Goatery will be…
Those who have already done Goatery will be preferred when loans are granted.
Goats must have access to enough feed of…
Goats must have access to enough feed of good quality.
The goats must be covered under a vaccination…
The goats must be covered under a vaccination Scheme.
A plan for selling the goats and their…
A plan for selling the goats and their products should be ready.
Goat rearing must be possible in the area…
Goat rearing must be possible in the area where the village is located.
The nearest market has to be within a…
The nearest market has to be within a reasonable distance of the village.
No bank should list the entrepreneur as a…
No bank should list the entrepreneur as a credit defaulter. Registered Entities
Any group/entity registered in Meghalaya can apply, including…
Any group/entity registered in Meghalaya can apply, including Cooperatives, Farmer Producer Companies (FPC), Farmer Producer Organization (FPO) and so on
An Incorporation Certificate or registration certificate, as applicable,…
An Incorporation Certificate or registration certificate, as applicable, must be furnished
A minimum of two members should hold sector…
A minimum of two members should hold sector training certificates from a recognised institution, preferably a government institute
Owned or leased land, verified by the competent…
Owned or leased land, verified by the competent authority, is a requirement
The entity needs a sector training certificate from…
The entity needs a sector training certificate from a recognised Institution, ideally a Government Institute
Entities with a track record in Goatery will…
Entities with a track record in Goatery will get loan preference
Good-quality feed for the goats must be available…
Good-quality feed for the goats must be available in sufficient quantity.
A vaccination Scheme for the goats needs to…
A vaccination Scheme for the goats needs to be in place
The goats & their products need a marketing…
The goats & their products need a marketing plan
Goat rearing should be feasible in the village…
Goat rearing should be feasible in the village area
The village should be reasonably close to the…
The village should be reasonably close to the nearest market
The entity must not be a credit defaulter…
The entity must not be a credit defaulter of any bank Unregistered Entities
Traditional institutions, self help groups, producer groups and…
Traditional institutions, self help groups, producer groups and so on can apply, with eligibility certification from a competent government authority like the BDO/SDO/Department, or from DPMs for a Producer group.
The non-registered entity must have a constitution/bylaws/framework describing…
The non-registered entity must have a constitution/bylaws/framework describing the group's structure,
objectives, and procedures
objectives, and procedures.
Land, owned or leased, verified by the competent…
Land, owned or leased, verified by the competent authority, must be in the group's possession
A training certificate in the sector from a…
A training certificate in the sector from a recognised Institution, ideally a Government Institute, is needed
Groups with prior Goatery experience will be preferred…
Groups with prior Goatery experience will be preferred for loans
Enough quality feed for the goats must be…
Enough quality feed for the goats must be accessible
The goats must be under a vaccination Scheme
The goats must be under a vaccination Scheme
There must be a marketing plan for the…
There must be a marketing plan for the goats & their products.
The village must be in an area suited…
The village must be in an area suited to goat rearing
The distance from the village to the nearest…
The distance from the village to the nearest market must be reasonable
The group must not have defaulted on credit…
The group must not have defaulted on credit with any bank
Benefits Provided
Meghalaya Goat Farming Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Support covers 50% of the project cost (5%…
Support covers 50% of the project cost (5% from the applicant and 45% from the Government)
The Government co-pays 5% of the EMI for…
The Government co-pays 5% of the EMI for 24 months
Loans are linked through partner banks
Loans are linked through partner banks
Technical training and capacity building are arranged
Technical training and capacity building are arranged
Veterinary and farm management help is given
Veterinary and farm management help is given
Market linkages help in selling the output
Market linkages help in selling the output
Entrepreneurs receive mentoring and business advice
Entrepreneurs receive mentoring and business advice
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Individuals
The latest 6 months' bank statement
The latest 6 months' bank statement
PAN Card
PAN Card
Address proof of the applicant (Voter ID/Passport/Driving License)
Address proof of the applicant (Voter ID/Passport/Driving License)
Ration Card
Ration Card
Certificate of training
Certificate of training
Self declaration
Self declaration
Land ownership papers or a notarised lease certificate,…
Land ownership papers or a notarised lease certificate, if applicable Registered Entities
GST Certificate, where available
GST Certificate, where available
PAN Card
PAN Card
The latest 6 months' bank statement
The latest 6 months' bank statement
Address proof of the applicant (Voter ID /…
Address proof of the applicant (Voter ID / Passport / Driving License)
Ration Card of the applicant
Ration Card of the applicant
Training certificates for no fewer than 2 members
Training certificates for no fewer than 2 members
Incorporation Certificate or Registration Certificate
Incorporation Certificate or Registration Certificate
Self declaration
Self declaration
Land ownership papers or a notarised lease certificate,…
Land ownership papers or a notarised lease certificate, if applicable Unregistered Entities
PAN Card
PAN Card
Address proof of the applicant (Voter ID /…
Address proof of the applicant (Voter ID / Passport / Driving License)
The latest 6 months' bank statement
The latest 6 months' bank statement
Training certificates for no fewer than 2 members
Training certificates for no fewer than 2 members
Ration Card of the applicant
Ration Card of the applicant
Self declaration
Self declaration
Land ownership papers or a notarised lease certificate,…
Land ownership papers or a notarised lease certificate, if applicable
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Meghalaya Goat Farming Scheme through the online application process outlined below.
Citizen Registration for Member ID
Start on the official website for the scheme;…
Start on the official website for the scheme; after reading the instructions it lists, use the "Login to Apply" button to begin applying.
A first-time visitor should use "Registration for New…
A first-time visitor should use "Registration for New User" and go through registration so an account is set up.
Settle on an Authentication ID out of the…
Settle on an Authentication ID out of the options given, such as
PDS (Ration Card)
Election Photo ID Card (EPIC).
Put in the card number, mark your name…
Put in the card number, mark your name from the list on screen and continue with "Next".
The EPIC ID tied to the card will…
The EPIC ID tied to the card will be shown. Use "Accept" if all is in order; if the details are wrong or rejected, fill in the EPIC number manually and keep going.
Use "Validate" to confirm the EPIC number and…
Use "Validate" to confirm the EPIC number and "Next" to bring up the application form.
Put in all the required details, add the…
Put in all the required details, add the necessary documents, recheck the information and use "Submit". The unique application number you then receive should be kept for future reference. Sign In
Use "Sign In" and settle on one sign-in…
Use "Sign In" and settle on one sign-in route from Mobile Number, PDS, EPIC, or Member ID.
Put in the User ID and Password and…
Put in the User ID and Password and use "Login" to get to your account.
When logged in, use "Apply for Services/Scheme" to…
When logged in, use "Apply for Services/Scheme" to open a new application.
Put in every required detail, add the necessary…
Put in every required detail, add the necessary documents, recheck the information and use "Submit".
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
**Individuals**
**Applications shall not be ordinarily considered for the following**
A) Following individuals (currently employed as full-fledged or contractual, or retired and drawing pension) and
their Immediate family members which includes spouse, parents, and children up to the age of 30
i. State and Central Government employees
ii. Employees of public sector undertakings, subsidiaries of public sector undertakings and divisions of public sector undertakings etc.
iii. Any individual whose job is concerned with politics such MLAs, MLCs, MPs etc. or seeking to hold a similar position in government
iv. Registered class-1 contractors
v. Consultants who are currently engaged with state or central government
B) Only one member from a family is eligible for the scheme.
C) Pressure groups and organizations that are primarily political in nature
**Registered Entities**
**Applications shall not be ordinarily considered for the following:**
A) Only one member from a family is eligible for the scheme.
B) Pressure groups and organizations that are primarily political in nature
C) Following individuals (currently employed as full-fledged or contractual, or retired and drawing pension) and their Immediate family members which includes spouse, parents, and children up to the age of 30
i. State and Central Government employees
ii. Employees of public sector undertakings, subsidiaries of public sector undertakings and divisions of public sector undertakings etc.
iii. Any individual whose job is concerned with politics such MLAs, MLCs, MPs etc. or seeking to hold a similar position in government
iv. Registered class-1 contractors
v. Consultants who are currently engaged with state or central government
**Unregistered Entities**
**Applications shall not be ordinarily considered for the following**
A) Only one member from a family is eligible for the scheme.
B) Pressure groups and organizations that are primarily political in nature
C) Following individuals (currently employed as full-fledged or contractual, or retired and drawing pension) and their Immediate family members which includes spouse, parents, and children up to the age of 30
i. State and Central Government employees
ii. Employees of public sector undertakings, subsidiaries of public sector undertakings and divisions of public sector undertakings etc.
iii. Any individual whose job is concerned with politics such MLAs, MLCs, MPs etc. or seeking to hold a similar position in government
iv. Registered class-1 contractors
v. Consultants who are currently engaged with state or central government
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.