Sarkari Yojana
Meghalaya Piggery Development Scheme
About Meghalaya Piggery Development Scheme
Launched by the Government of Meghalaya through the Planning Department, the “Chief Minister’s CM-ELEVATE Program” sets out to foster entrepreneurship and better livelihoods throughout the state. The “Meghalaya Piggery Development Scheme” has been brought in under this program to employ, engage, and empower youth and rural communities, encouraging piggery businesses by making credit and subsidies easy to access.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Meghalaya Piggery Development Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Individuals
Applicants have to be aged between 18 and…
Applicants have to be aged between 18 and 58 years.
Land, owned or leased and verified by the…
Land, owned or leased and verified by the competent authority, must be held by the entrepreneur.
When loans are given, preference goes to entrepreneurs…
When loans are given, preference goes to entrepreneurs and entities who have run piggery before.
The pigs must have access to enough feed…
The pigs must have access to enough feed of good quality.
A vaccination scheme for the pigs needs to…
A vaccination scheme for the pigs needs to be in place.
There should be a plan for marketing the…
There should be a plan for marketing the pigs and their products.
Pig rearing must be practical in the area…
Pig rearing must be practical in the area of the entrepreneur's village.
The village should lie at a reasonable distance…
The village should lie at a reasonable distance from the nearest market.
Anyone listed as a credit defaulter with a…
Anyone listed as a credit defaulter with a bank is not eligible.
The land must be self-owned or held on…
The land must be self-owned or held on a notarised lease (≥15 years). Registered Entities
The applicant must be an entity registered in…
The applicant must be an entity registered in Meghalaya, for example a Cooperative, Farmer Producer Company (FPC), Farmer Producer Organization (FPO), or any other group legally registered in the state.
Owned or leased land, verified by the competent…
Owned or leased land, verified by the competent authority, is needed
A sector training certificate from a recognised Institution,…
A sector training certificate from a recognised Institution, ideally a Government Institute, must be held
Prior experience in piggery earns preference for loans
Prior experience in piggery earns preference for loans.
Adequate quality feed for the pigs must be…
Adequate quality feed for the pigs must be available.
The pigs must be covered by a vaccination…
The pigs must be covered by a vaccination Scheme.
The pigs and their products need a marketing…
The pigs and their products need a marketing plan.
The village has to be in an area…
The village has to be in an area suited to pig rearing.
A reasonable distance between the village and the…
A reasonable distance between the village and the nearest market is required.
Bank credit defaulters cannot apply, and the land…
Bank credit defaulters cannot apply, and the land must be self-owned or on a notarised lease (≥15 years) Registered Entities
Any group/entity registered in Meghalaya, such as Cooperatives,…
Any group/entity registered in Meghalaya, such as Cooperatives, Farmer Producer Companies (FPC), Farmer Producer Organization (FPO) and so on, may apply.
The Incorporation Certificate or registration certificate, whichever applies,…
The Incorporation Certificate or registration certificate, whichever applies, must be furnished.
Land held must be self-owned or leased and…
Land held must be self-owned or leased and verified by the competent authority
The entity needs a training certificate in the…
The entity needs a training certificate in the sector from a recognised Institution, preferably a Government Institute
Groups with a history of piggery will be…
Groups with a history of piggery will be preferred for loans.
Sufficient good-quality feed for the pigs must be…
Sufficient good-quality feed for the pigs must be accessible.
A vaccination Scheme must be in place for…
A vaccination Scheme must be in place for the pigs.
A plan to market the pigs and their…
A plan to market the pigs and their products is required.
Pig rearing should be feasible where the village…
Pig rearing should be feasible where the village is situated.
The nearest market must be reasonably close to…
The nearest market must be reasonably close to the village.
The entity must not have defaulted on credit…
The entity must not have defaulted on credit with any bank, and must hold self-owned or notarised lease land (≥15 years)
Benefits Provided
Meghalaya Piggery Development Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Half of the project cost, 50%, is supported…
Half of the project cost, 50%, is supported (the applicant puts in 5% and the Government 45%)
A 5% EMI co-payment is provided for 24…
A 5% EMI co-payment is provided for 24 months
Credit is linked through partner banks
Credit is linked through partner banks
Entrepreneurs get technical training and capacity building
Entrepreneurs get technical training and capacity building
Help is available for veterinary care and farm…
Help is available for veterinary care and farm management
Output can be sold through market linkages
Output can be sold through market linkages
Mentorship and business advice are offered
Mentorship and business advice are offered
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Individuals
Address proof of the applicant (Voter ID /…
Address proof of the applicant (Voter ID / Passport / Driving License)
PAN Card
PAN Card
Bank statement of the last 6 months
Bank statement of the last 6 months
Certificate of training
Certificate of training
Ration Card
Ration Card
Self declaration
Self declaration
Land ownership deed or notarised lease certificate, if…
Land ownership deed or notarised lease certificate, if applicable Registered Entities
Address proof of the applicant (Voter ID /…
Address proof of the applicant (Voter ID / Passport / Driving License)
Incorporation Certificate or Registration Certificate
Incorporation Certificate or Registration Certificate
GST Certificate, if available
GST Certificate, if available
PAN Card
PAN Card
Ration Card of the applicant
Ration Card of the applicant
Training certificates of at least 2 members
Training certificates of at least 2 members
Bank statement of the last 6 months
Bank statement of the last 6 months
Self declaration
Self declaration
Land ownership deed or notarised lease certificate, if…
Land ownership deed or 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)
Bank statement of the last 6 months
Bank statement of the last 6 months
Ration Card of the applicant
Ration Card of the applicant
Training certificates of at least 2 members
Training certificates of at least 2 members
Self declaration
Self declaration
Land ownership deed or notarised lease certificate, if…
Land ownership deed or notarised lease certificate, if applicable
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Meghalaya Piggery Development Scheme through the online application process outlined below.
Citizen Registration for Member ID
Applications start from the official website of the…
Applications start from the official website of the scheme. Take time to read the instructions displayed, then click the "Login to Apply" button.
Anyone without an account should click "Registration for…
Anyone without an account should click "Registration for New User" and complete registration to have one created.
Among the options shown, select an Authentication ID,…
Among the options shown, select an Authentication ID, for example
PDS (Ration Card)
Election Photo ID Card (EPIC).
Type in your card number, locate and select…
Type in your card number, locate and select your name in the list, then click "Next".
You will now see the EPIC ID
You will now see the EPIC ID. When the details are right, click "Accept"; when they are wrong or have been rejected, enter the EPIC number manually before going ahead.
The "Validate" button checks the EPIC number; after…
The "Validate" button checks the EPIC number; after that, click "Next" for the application form.
Fill the form with all the required details,…
Fill the form with all the required details, upload the documents that are needed, recheck everything and click "Submit". Successful submission gives you a unique application number for later reference. Sign In
Click "Sign In", then select the sign-in method…
Click "Sign In", then select the sign-in method you would like to use: Mobile Number, PDS, EPIC, or Member ID.
Provide the User ID and Password and click…
Provide the User ID and Password and click "Login" to open your account.
Once you are in, click "Apply for Services/Scheme"…
Once you are in, click "Apply for Services/Scheme" and begin the application.
Fill the form with all required details, upload…
Fill the form with all required details, upload the needed documents, recheck everything and click "Submit".
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
**Individuals**
**Applications Shall Not Ordinarily Be Considered For:**
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
- State and Central Government employees
- Employees of public sector undertakings, subsidiaries of public sector undertakings and divisions of public sector undertakings etc.
- Any individual whose job is concerned with politics such MLAs, MLCs, MPs etc. or seeking to hold a similar position in government
- Registered class-1 contractors
- 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 include spouse, parents, and children up to the age of 30:
- State and Central Government employees.
- Employees of Public Sector Undertakings, subsidiaries of Public Sector Undertakings, and divisions of Public Sector Undertakings, etc.
- Any individual whose job is concerned with politics such as MLAs, MLCs, MPs, etc., or those seeking to hold a similar position in government.
- Registered Class-1 contractors.
- 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
- State and Central Government employees
- Employees of public sector undertakings, subsidiaries of public sector undertakings and divisions of public sector undertakings etc.
- Any individual whose job is concerned with politics such MLAs, MLCs, MPs etc. or seeking to hold a similar position in government
- Registered class-1 contractors
- Consultants who are currently engaged with state or central government
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.