Sarkari Yojana
Meghalaya Poultry Farming Scheme
About Meghalaya Poultry Farming Scheme
Under the Planning Department, Government of Meghalaya, the Meghalaya Poultry Farming Scheme is one of the schemes within the Chief Minister’s CM-ELEVATE Program. To employ, engage, and empower young people and rural communities, it promotes poultry businesses by offering easy credit and subsidies.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Meghalaya Poultry Farming Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Individuals
Only people aged between 18 and 58 years…
Only people aged between 18 and 58 years can apply.
The entrepreneur must hold land, owned or leased,…
The entrepreneur must hold land, owned or leased, that the competent authority has verified.
Training in the sector must be certified by…
Training in the sector must be certified by a recognised Institution, ideally a Government Institute.
Entrepreneurs and entities with earlier experience in Poultry…
Entrepreneurs and entities with earlier experience in Poultry will be favoured for loans.
The birds must have enough good-quality feed available
The birds must have enough good-quality feed available.
A vaccination Scheme should be in place for…
A vaccination Scheme should be in place for the birds.
There should be a plan for marketing the…
There should be a plan for marketing the poulty and their products.
Poultry farming has to be viable in the…
Poultry farming has to be viable in the area where the village lies.
The village must be a reasonable distance from…
The village must be a reasonable distance from the nearest market.
Anyone who is a credit defaulter of a…
Anyone who is a credit defaulter of a bank is not eligible. Registered Entities
Groups/entities registered in Meghalaya, such as Cooperatives, Farmer…
Groups/entities registered in Meghalaya, such as Cooperatives, Farmer Producer Companies (FPC), Farmer Producer Organization (FPO) and so on, are eligible
The Incorporation Certificate or a registration certificate, as…
The Incorporation Certificate or a registration certificate, as applicable, must be submitted
Two members at least must hold training certificates…
Two members at least must hold training certificates in the sector from a recognised institution, ideally a government institute
The entity must hold land, owned or leased,…
The entity must hold land, owned or leased, verified by the competent authority
A training certificate in the sector from a…
A training certificate in the sector from a recognised Institution, preferably a Government Institute, is required
Entities experienced in Poultry will be given preference…
Entities experienced in Poultry will be given preference for loans.
Enough quality feed for the birds must be…
Enough quality feed for the birds must be on hand.
The birds have to be covered by a…
The birds have to be covered by a vaccination Scheme.
A marketing plan for the poultry & their…
A marketing plan for the poultry & their products is needed
The village area must be suitable for poultry…
The village area must be suitable for poultry farming
The nearest market should be within reasonable reach…
The nearest market should be within reasonable reach of the village
Defaulters on bank credit are not eligible Unregistered…
Defaulters on bank credit are not eligible Unregistered Entities
Traditional institutions, self help groups, producer groups and…
Traditional institutions, self help groups, producer groups and soon may apply with eligibility certification from a competent government authority such as the BDO/SDO/Department, or from DPMs if it is a Producer group.
The non-registered entity needs a constitution/bylaws/framework laying out…
The non-registered entity needs a constitution/bylaws/framework laying out the group's structure, objectives, and procedures.
Land, either owned or on lease, verified by…
Land, either owned or on lease, verified by the competent authority, must be held
A training certificate in the sector, from a…
A training certificate in the sector, from a recognised Institution and preferably a Government Institute, must be held
Loan preference goes to groups with prior experience…
Loan preference goes to groups with prior experience in Poultry
Quality feed for the birds must be accessible…
Quality feed for the birds must be accessible in adequate amounts
A vaccination Scheme for the birds must exist
A vaccination Scheme for the birds must exist
The poultry & their products should have a…
The poultry & their products should have a marketing plan.
The village must be where poultry farming is…
The village must be where poultry farming is practical
The distance from the village to the nearest…
The distance from the village to the nearest market should be reasonable
The group should not be a credit defaulter…
The group should not be a credit defaulter of any bank.
Benefits Provided
Meghalaya Poultry Farming Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
The project cost is supported to the extent…
The project cost is supported to the extent of 50% (5% from the applicant, 45% from the Government)
For 24 months, the Government co-pays 5% of…
For 24 months, the Government co-pays 5% of the EMI
Loans are arranged through partner banks
Loans are arranged through partner banks
Training and capacity building are given on technical…
Training and capacity building are given on technical aspects
Veterinary and farm management support is available
Veterinary and farm management support is available
Market linkages are set up to sell the…
Market linkages are set up to sell the output
Entrepreneurs are mentored and given business advice
Entrepreneurs are mentored and given business advice
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Individuals
Applicant's address proof (Voter ID/Passport/Driving License)
Applicant's address proof (Voter ID/Passport/Driving License)
PAN Card
PAN Card
The past 6 months' bank statement
The past 6 months' bank statement
Ration Card
Ration Card
Training certificate
Training certificate
Land ownership document or notarised lease certificate, where…
Land ownership document or notarised lease certificate, where applicable
Self declaration Registered Entities
Self declaration Registered Entities
GST Certificate, where available
GST Certificate, where available
Incorporation Certificate or Registration Certificate
Incorporation Certificate or Registration Certificate
Applicant's address proof (Voter ID / Passport /…
Applicant's address proof (Voter ID / Passport / Driving License)
PAN Card
PAN Card
Training certificates for two or more members
Training certificates for two or more members
The past 6 months' bank statement
The past 6 months' bank statement
Self declaration
Self declaration
Land ownership document or notarised lease certificate, where…
Land ownership document or notarised lease certificate, where applicable Unregistered Entities
Applicant's address proof (Voter ID / Passport /…
Applicant's address proof (Voter ID / Passport / Driving License)
PAN Card
PAN Card
The past 6 months' bank statement
The past 6 months' bank statement
The applicant's Ration Card
The applicant's Ration Card
Training certificates for two or more members
Training certificates for two or more members
Self declaration
Self declaration
Land ownership document or notarised lease certificate, where…
Land ownership document or notarised lease certificate, where applicable
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Meghalaya Poultry Farming Scheme through the online application process outlined below.
Citizen Registration for Member ID
Go online to the scheme's official website and,…
Go online to the scheme's official website and, once you have read all the instructions there, press "Login to Apply" to open the application.
Press "Registration for New User" if you have…
Press "Registration for New User" if you have never used the portal, and complete registration to create your account.
You will be asked to choose an Authentication…
You will be asked to choose an Authentication ID; options include
PDS (Ration Card)
Election Photo ID Card (EPIC).
Fill in the card number, then press your…
Fill in the card number, then press your name in the list displayed and press "Next".
Check the EPIC ID now on screen
Check the EPIC ID now on screen. Press "Accept" if it is correct; if it is incorrect or turned down, enter the EPIC number manually and proceed.
Press "Validate" so the EPIC number is confirmed,…
Press "Validate" so the EPIC number is confirmed, then press "Next" to get to the form.
Key in every required detail, upload the relevant…
Key in every required detail, upload the relevant documents, go through all the information once more and press "Submit". The system then gives a unique application number for future reference. Sign In
Press "Sign In" and choose one sign-in method…
Press "Sign In" and choose one sign-in method out of Mobile Number, PDS, EPIC, or Member ID.
Key in the User ID and Password and…
Key in the User ID and Password and press "Login" for access to your account.
Press "Apply for Services/Scheme" after login to start…
Press "Apply for Services/Scheme" after login to start your application.
Key in every required detail, upload the relevant…
Key in every required detail, upload the relevant documents, go through the information once more and press "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.