Sarkari Yojana
Meghalaya Dairy Development Scheme
About Meghalaya Dairy Development Scheme
Run by the Planning Department, Government of Meghalaya, the Chief Minister’s CM-ELEVATE Program takes in the Meghalaya Dairy Development Scheme. By offering easy credit and subsidies, it encourages dairy entrepreneurship in order to employ, engage, and empower young people and rural communities.
Scheme Overview
State Government
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Meghalaya Dairy Development Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Individuals
Only people aged between 18 and 58 years…
Only people aged between 18 and 58 years may apply.
Land, owned or leased, must be held by…
Land, owned or leased, must be held by the entrepreneur and verified by the competent authority.
A training certificate in the chosen sector from…
A training certificate in the chosen sector from a recognised Institution, ideally a Government Institute, is required.
Entrepreneurs and entities that have run dairy before…
Entrepreneurs and entities that have run dairy before will be given preference for loans.
Enough good-quality feed for the cattle must be…
Enough good-quality feed for the cattle must be available to the entrepreneur.
A vaccination Scheme for the cattle has to…
A vaccination Scheme for the cattle has to be in place.
There must be a plan for selling the…
There must be a plan for selling the dairy products.
Dairy farming must be practical in the area…
Dairy farming must be practical in the area where the entrepreneur's village lies.
The village should be within a reasonable distance…
The village should be within a reasonable distance of the nearest market.
Credit defaulters of any bank are not eligible
Credit defaulters of any bank are not eligible. Registered Entities
Groups/entities registered in Meghalaya, for example Cooperatives, Farmer…
Groups/entities registered in Meghalaya, for example Cooperatives, Farmer Producer Companies (FPC), Farmer Producer Organization (FPO) and so on, can apply
The Incorporation Certificate or registration certificate, whichever applies,…
The Incorporation Certificate or registration certificate, whichever applies, has to be produced
Two or more members must hold a training…
Two or more members must hold a training certificate in the sector from a recognised institution, ideally a government institute
Land, either owned or leased, must be held…
Land, either owned or leased, must be held and verified by the competent authority
A training certificate in the sector from a…
A training certificate in the sector from a recognised Institution, ideally a Government Institute, is needed
Loan preference goes to entrepreneurs and entities already…
Loan preference goes to entrepreneurs and entities already experienced in dairy.
Sufficient quality cattle feed must be accessible
Sufficient quality cattle feed must be accessible
Cattle must be covered by a vaccination Scheme
Cattle must be covered by a vaccination Scheme.
A marketing plan for the dairy products is…
A marketing plan for the dairy products is required
The village must be located where dairy farming…
The village must be located where dairy farming can be carried out
A reasonable distance between the village and the…
A reasonable distance between the village and the nearest market is needed
Bank credit defaulters are excluded Unregistered Entities
Bank credit defaulters are excluded Unregistered Entities
Traditional institutions, self help groups, producer groups and…
Traditional institutions, self help groups, producer groups and soon, with eligibility certification from a competent government authority such as the BDO/SDO/Department, or from DPMs in the case of a Producer group.
A constitution/bylaws/framework setting out the group's structure, objectives,…
A constitution/bylaws/framework setting out the group's structure, objectives, and procedures must exist for the non-registered entity.
The group must hold land, owned or leased,…
The group must hold land, owned or leased, verified by the competent authority
A sector training certificate from a recognised Institution,…
A sector training certificate from a recognised Institution, preferably a Government Institute, must be held
Those with earlier dairy experience get preference when…
Those with earlier dairy experience get preference when loans are given.
Access to enough quality feed for the cattle…
Access to enough quality feed for the cattle is a must.
A vaccination Scheme must be in place for…
A vaccination Scheme must be in place for the cattle.
The group needs a plan for marketing its…
The group needs a plan for marketing its dairy products.
Dairy farming has to be viable in the…
Dairy farming has to be viable in the area of the village
The nearest market should be at a reasonable…
The nearest market should be at a reasonable distance from the village
No bank should have the group listed as…
No bank should have the group listed as a credit defaulter.
Benefits Provided
Meghalaya Dairy Development Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Partner banks offer credit linkage
Partner banks offer credit linkage
For 24 months, 5% of the EMI is…
For 24 months, 5% of the EMI is co-paid
Support is given for veterinary needs and farm…
Support is given for veterinary needs and farm management
Mentoring and business advice are provided
Mentoring and business advice are provided
Half the project cost, 50%, is supported (5%…
Half the project cost, 50%, is supported (5% from the applicant, 45% from the Government)
Linkages are made to markets for selling the…
Linkages are made to markets for selling the produce
Technical training and capacity building are offered
Technical training and capacity building are offered
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Individuals
PAN Card
PAN Card
Bank statement for the last 6 months
Bank statement for the last 6 months
Ration Card
Ration Card
Certificate of training
Certificate of training
Applicant's address proof (Voter ID/Passport/Driving License)
Applicant's address proof (Voter ID/Passport/Driving License)
Land ownership document or notarised lease certificate, where…
Land ownership document or notarised lease certificate, where applicable
A self declaration Registered Entities
A self declaration Registered Entities
Bank statement for the last 6 months
Bank statement for the last 6 months
PAN Card
PAN Card
Applicant's address proof (Voter ID / Passport /…
Applicant's address proof (Voter ID / Passport / Driving License)
GST Certificate, if available
GST Certificate, if available
Incorporation Certificate or Registration Certificate
Incorporation Certificate or Registration Certificate
Applicant's Ration Card
Applicant's Ration Card
Training certificates of a minimum of 2 members
Training certificates of a minimum of 2 members
A self declaration
A self declaration
Land ownership document or notarised lease certificate, where…
Land ownership document or notarised lease certificate, where applicable Unregistered Entities
PAN Card
PAN Card
Training certificates of a minimum of 2 members
Training certificates of a minimum of 2 members
Applicant's address proof (Voter ID / Passport /…
Applicant's address proof (Voter ID / Passport / Driving License)
Applicant's Ration Card
Applicant's Ration Card
Bank statement for the last 6 months
Bank statement for the last 6 months
A self declaration
A 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 Dairy Development Scheme through the online application process outlined below.
Citizen Registration for Member ID
To apply, open the scheme's official website, study…
To apply, open the scheme's official website, study the instructions given there, and hit the "Login to Apply" button.
Without an existing account, hit "Registration for New…
Without an existing account, hit "Registration for New User" and complete the sign-up to create one.
The portal then asks for an Authentication ID;…
The portal then asks for an Authentication ID; pick one of the listed choices, such as
PDS (Ration Card)
Election Photo ID Card (EPIC).
Provide the card number, pick out your name…
Provide the card number, pick out your name from the list and hit "Next".
Look at the EPIC ID shown
Look at the EPIC ID shown. If it matches, hit "Accept"; if it does not match or is rejected, enter your EPIC number manually to continue.
Hit "Validate" to verify that EPIC number, then…
Hit "Validate" to verify that EPIC number, then "Next" to move on to the form.
Complete each required field, upload the documents asked…
Complete each required field, upload the documents asked for, check the whole form carefully and hit "Submit". Keep the unique application number given after submission for future reference. Sign In
Hit "Sign In" and pick a way to…
Hit "Sign In" and pick a way to sign in, whether Mobile Number, PDS, EPIC, or Member ID.
Enter the User ID and Password and hit…
Enter the User ID and Password and hit "Login" to access the account.
Once inside, hit "Apply for Services/Scheme" to start…
Once inside, hit "Apply for Services/Scheme" to start the application.
Complete each required field, upload the documents asked…
Complete each required field, upload the documents asked for, check everything carefully and hit "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.