Assistance for setting up a 12-milch-animal dairy farm for self-employment, Gujarat
Shown as running by: Gujarat GR: dairy-farm interest and capital assistance schemes and calf rearing (₹53.60 crore), 2026-27 (1 Apr 2026, ઠરાવ table row (2): ₹30.00 crore for 2026-27)
For a new farm of 12 cows or buffaloes on a bank loan: 7.5% a year interest help for 5 years (8.5% for SC, ST and women), 50% of the shed (up to ₹1,50,000), 75% of a chaff cutter, fogger and milking machine, and 75% of three years’ animal insurance (up to ₹43,200); Gir and Kankrej farms get up to 12% interest, 75% of the shed (₹2,25,000) and 90% on equipment and insurance.
- Lead benefit
- 7.5%interest relief a year
- Components
- 9each read from the document
- Who can apply
- Allapplicants
- Closing date
- Seasonalsee “When to apply”
What it pays
7.5% a year interest help on the animal-purchase loan, for 5 years.
What the document says, word for word
SC, ST and women of any caste get 8.5% instead (next rule). The loan counted is capped at the NABARD unit cost, which the GR does not print. Once in a lifetime, one adult per family; SHGs may apply; own, inherited or 7-year leased land; only new purchase and new building (no repairs). Animal purchase, shed and insurance are compulsory components; the chaff cutter, fogger and milking machine are optional (conditions 1–6, 19). Interest help only on loans taken in 2026-27 and is withheld for any half-year with three or more missed EMIs (conditions 7, 20).
“પશુ ખરીદી માટે બેંક દ્વારા કરેલ ધિરાણ અથવા નાબાર્ડ દ્વારા નિયત થયેલ યુનિટ કોસ્ટ બંનેમાંથી જે ઓછી રકમ હોય તેના પર ૭.૫ % વ્યાજ સહાય ૫ (પાંચ) વર્ષ સુધી મળવાપાત્ર થશે.”SC, ST and women: 8.5% a year interest help on the animal-purchase loan, for 5 years.
What the document says, word for word
Once in a lifetime, one adult per family; SHGs may apply; own, inherited or 7-year leased land; only new purchase and new building (no repairs). Animal purchase, shed and insurance are compulsory components; the chaff cutter, fogger and milking machine are optional (conditions 1–6, 19). Interest help only on loans taken in 2026-27 and is withheld for any half-year with three or more missed EMIs (conditions 7, 20).
“અનુસુચિત જાતિ, અનુસુચિત જન-જાતિના લાભાર્થી તેમજ કોઇપણ જાતિના મહિલા લાભાર્થીને એક ટકા વધારે એટલે કે ૮.૫% વ્યાજ સહાય ૫ (પાંચ) વર્ષ સુધી મળવાપાત્ર થશે.”50% of the cost of building the dairy shed to the set standard, at most ₹1,50,000.
What the document says, word for word
Once in a lifetime, one adult per family; SHGs may apply; own, inherited or 7-year leased land; only new purchase and new building (no repairs). Animal purchase, shed and insurance are compulsory components; the chaff cutter, fogger and milking machine are optional (conditions 1–6, 19). Interest help only on loans taken in 2026-27 and is withheld for any half-year with three or more missed EMIs (conditions 7, 20).
“લાભાર્થીને નિયત માપદંડ મુજબ થયેલ ડેરી ફાર્મના બાંધકામના ખર્ચના ૫૦% અથવા મહત્તમ રૂ. ૧.૫૦ લાખ બંનેમાંથી જે ઓછી હોય તે રકમ સહાય રૂપે મળવાપાત્ર થશે.”75% of the unit cost: electric chaff cutter ₹24,000 (₹18,000), fogger ₹12,000 (₹9,000), milking machine ₹45,000 (₹33,750).
What the document says, word for word
“લાભાર્થીને ઇલેક્ટ્રીક ચાફકટર પર યુનિટ કોસ્ટ (૨૪૦૦૦)ના ૭૫% લેખે મહત્તમ રૂ.૧૮,૦૦૦/-, ફોગર સીસ્ટમ પર યુનિટ કોસ્ટ (૧૨૦૦૦)ના ૭૫% લેખે મહત્તમ રૂ.૯,૦૦૦/- અને મીલ્કીંગ મશીન પર યુનિટ કોસ્ટના (૪૫૦૦૦) ના ૭૫% લેખે મહત્તમ રૂ.૩૩,૭૫૦/- સહાય રૂપે મળવાપાત્ર થશે.”75% of the premium for insuring the animals for three years together, at most ₹43,200.
What the document says, word for word
Once in a lifetime, one adult per family; SHGs may apply; own, inherited or 7-year leased land; only new purchase and new building (no repairs). Animal purchase, shed and insurance are compulsory components; the chaff cutter, fogger and milking machine are optional (conditions 1–6, 19). Interest help only on loans taken in 2026-27 and is withheld for any half-year with three or more missed EMIs (conditions 7, 20).
“પશુપાલકે પશુઓનો ત્રણ વર્ષનો વિમો એક સાથે લેવાનો રહેશે, જે માટે પશુ વિમાની રકમના ૭૫% લેખે મહત્તમ રૂ. ૪૩,૨૦૦/- મુજબ સહાય મળવાપાત્ર થશે.”Gir and Kankrej cows: interest help of up to 12% a year on the purchase loan, for 5 years.
What the document says, word for word
“Up to 12%” — the GR does not say it is capped at the bank’s rate, so we show the ceiling only. Applies instead of the 7.5%/8.5% rate when the 12 animals are Gir or Kankrej cows.
“ગીર અને કાંકરેજ ગાયની ખરીદી માટે બેંક દ્વારા કરેલ ધિરાણ અથવા નાબાર્ડ દ્વારા નિયત થયેલ યુનિટ કોસ્ટ બંનેમાંથી જે ઓછી રકમ હોય તેના પર મહત્તમ ૧૨% લેખે વ્યાજ સહાય ૫ (પાંચ) વર્ષ સુધી મળવાપાત્ર થશે.”Gir/Kankrej farm: 75% of the shed cost, at most ₹2,25,000.
What the document says, word for word
“લાભાર્થીને નિયત માપદંડ મુજબ થયેલ ડેરી ફાર્મના બાંધકામના ખર્ચના ૭૫% અથવા મહત્તમ રૂ. ૨,૨૫,૦૦૦/- બંનેમાંથી જે ઓછી હોય તે રકમ સહાય રૂપે મળવાપાત્ર થશે.”Gir/Kankrej farm: 90% of the unit cost — chaff cutter ₹21,600, fogger ₹10,800, milking machine ₹40,500.
What the document says, word for word
“લાભાર્થીને ઇલેક્ટ્રિક ચાફકટર પર યુનિટ કોસ્ટ (૨૪૦૦૦)ના ૯૦% લેખે મહત્તમ રૂ. ૨૧,૬૦૦/-, ફોગર સીસ્ટમ પર યુનિટ કોસ્ટ (૧૨૦૦૦)ના ૯૦% લેખે મહત્તમ રૂ. ૧૦,૮૦૦/-, મિલ્કીંગ મશીન પર યુનિટ કોસ્ટના (૪૫૦૦૦) ૯૦% લેખે મહત્તમ રૂ. ૪૦,૫૦૦/- સહાય રૂપે મળવાપાત્ર થશે.”Gir/Kankrej farm: 90% of the insurance premium, at most ₹51,840.
What the document says, word for word
“પશુવિમાની રકમના ૯૦% લેખે મહત્તમ રૂ. ૫૧,૮૪૦/- સહાય મળવાપાત્ર થશે.”How much can I claim?
Enter loan amount to see the figure.
SC, ST and women of any caste get 8.5% instead (next rule). The loan counted is capped at the NABARD unit cost, which the GR does not print. Once in a lifetime, one adult per family; SHGs may apply; own, inherited or 7-year leased land; only new purchase and new building (no repairs). Animal purchase, shed and insurance are compulsory components; the chaff cutter, fogger and milking machine are optional (conditions 1–6, 19). Interest help only on loans taken in 2026-27 and is withheld for any half-year with three or more missed EMIs (conditions 7, 20).
Who can apply
- All applicants
Papers you need
- Bank loan sanction (condition 7)
- An undertaking that no other government help was or will be taken for the same animals, shed, insurance or equipment (condition 16)
How to apply
- Get the bank’s loan sanction first, then apply on the i-Khedut portal (condition 7).
- The GCMMF/district milk union officer checks eligibility; the district implementation committee approves (conditions 17, 36).
- Buy 12 animals, build a shed of at least 1,600 sq ft (600 sq ft roofed + 1,000 sq ft open) and insure the animals for three years (conditions 12, 21).
- Claim within one year of sanction, in up to two instalments (6 + 6 animals); money goes to your loan/bank account by DBT (conditions 33, 39).
Applying is free. Never pay anyone to apply for you.
When to apply
Loans taken in 2026-27; claim within one year of sanction.
Combining with other schemes
The documents do not say whether this can be combined with other schemes. Ask the implementing office before you count on both.