Special Development Package subsidies for sheep and goat rearers (Leh)
Shown as running by: UT Ladakh Sheep Husbandry Department — schemes page (undated, A) New approved Schemes under SDP (Object Head 33-Subsidies) “2025-25” [sic]; item F — “only 10 units have been projected for the year 2025-26”)
UT Ladakh’s own subsidies for sheep and goat rearers in Leh: 75% of the cost of breeding units, predator-proof sheds and electric fences, shearing and spinning machines and bio-fertilizer plants; 90% for kid pens.
- Lead benefit
- 90%of the cost, at most
- Components
- 7each read from the document
- Who can apply
- 7kinds of applicant
- Closing date
- Noneapply any time
What it pays
75% of a starter unit of Pashmina, dairy goat or Merino animals (5 females + 1 male, or 9 + 1).
What the document says, word for word
Leh district only. Priority for rearers who lost animals to wild or dog attacks; selection by departmental officers, approved by the Councillor.
“Provision of Subsidy for establishment of 10 units of 5 Nos. of (5F+1M)/05 Nos. of (9F+1M) units of Pashmina/Dairy goat/ Merino in Leh district @ 75% subsidy Mode: 75% Govt share, 25 % beneficiary share.”75% of a livestock shed or chain-link enclosure that keeps dogs and wild animals out.
What the document says, word for word
Leh district only. You need at least 30 sheep or goats in an area prone to dog or wild-animal attacks; you build the platform yourself.
“Provision of subsidy for establishment of livestock shed I Chain link in Leh district @ 75% subsidy. Mode: 75% Govt share; 25% beneficiary share.”75% of a solar electric fence against dog attacks.
What the document says, word for word
Pilot in Leh district. At least 30 sheep or goats; sheep and goat breeders’ cooperatives get preference.
“Pilot project on provision of subsidy on electric fencing to curb dog attacks on 75% subsidy (Leh District). Mode: 75% Govt share, 25% beneficiary share.”75% of a portable wool-shearing machine, given after training.
What the document says, word for word
Leh district only. At least 30 sheep; selected in descending order of flock size and recommended by the Councillor.
“Subsidy on wool shearing machine @ 75% subsidy to progressive sheep rearers of Leh district (Leh District). . Mode: 75% Govt. share, 25% subsidy share.”75% of a spinning machine for wool and Pashmina, for livestock owners.
What the document says, word for word
Leh district only. You need at least 30 sheep or goats; beneficiaries are identified by the department and approved by the area Councillor.
“Provision of spinning unit @75% subsidy to progressive sheep rearers of Leh district(Leh District).”75% of a 2-tonne bio-fertilizer plant that turns sheep and goat manure into saleable fertilizer.
What the document says, word for word
Leh district only. At least 50 sheep or goats; community rearers may also apply; only 10 units for 2025-26.
“Subsidy on Organic bio fertilizer plant with 2 tonnes capacity @ 75% subsidy to Sheep and Goat rearers with more than 50 no of sheep/goat holdings(Leh District). Mode: 75% Govt.share, 25% beneficiary share.”90% of a kid or lamb pen that protects newborn Pashmina kids from winter cold.
What the document says, word for word
Leh district (Changthang). 200–300 animals: 1 pen; 300–500: 2 pens; 500 and above: 3 pens.
“Construction and installation of kid pen/Shed for pashmina goats @ 90 % subsidy (Leh District).”How much can I claim?
Your rate 75% of the eligible cost
The page prints the subsidy share but not the unit cost; the department fixes the unit. We show the rate only.
Who can apply
- Other farmer
- Small or marginal farmer
- SC farmer
- ST farmer
- Woman farmer
- Landless
- Cooperative
Papers you need
- Shearing machine only: a written undertaking that you received the machine from the department on the given date (Scheme D, Note)
How to apply
- Contact the Block Controller / Sheep Extension Centre of the Sheep Husbandry Department in your block.
- Beneficiaries are identified by departmental officers and approved by the concerned Councillor (each item’s eligibility).
- You pay your 25% (10% for kid pens); the department provides the rest.
Applying is free. Never pay anyone to apply for you.
When to apply
The guidelines set no closing date.
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.