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Vetri Magalir Goat Rearing Scheme (Tamil Nadu)

Funded in the budget: Tamil Nadu Revised Budget speech 2026-27 (5 Aug 2026) (5 Aug 2026, 67 (Animal Husbandry) — ‘Vetri Magalir Goat Rearing Scheme’ — about 30,000 eligible persons; Rs.110 crore allocated in the Revised Budget Estimates 2026-27)

Vetri Magalir — 5 free goats/sheep · Animal Husbandry Department, Government of Tamil Nadu · State scheme

Destitute widows, deserted women, transgender persons and persons with disabilities in rural areas get five goats or sheep free (100% subsidy).

Lead benefit
FreeFive goats or sheep at 100% subsidy
Components
1each read from the document
Who can apply
Allapplicants
Closing date
Noneapply any time

What it pays

FreeFive goats or sheep at 100% subsidy

Five goats or sheep free of cost.

Read from Tamil Nadu Revised Budget speech 2026-27 (5 Aug 2026) · clause 67 (Animal Husbandry) — ‘Vetri Magalir Goat Rearing Scheme’ · p. 36 · Our copy (PDF)
What the document says, word for word

Only for destitute widows, deserted women, transgender persons and persons with disabilities living in rural areas — our applicant types cannot express this, so check the condition yourself.

“under the ‘Vetri Magalir Goat Rearing Scheme’, five goats or sheep will be provided with a 100 per cent subsidy to destitute widows, deserted women, transgender persons and persons with disabilities living in rural areas, benefiting about 30,000 eligible persons.”

How much can I claim?

Five goats or sheep at 100% subsidy

Read from Tamil Nadu Revised Budget speech 2026-27 (5 Aug 2026) · clause 67 (Animal Husbandry) — ‘Vetri Magalir Goat Rearing Scheme’ · p. 36 · Our copy (PDF)

Only for destitute widows, deserted women, transgender persons and persons with disabilities living in rural areas — our applicant types cannot express this, so check the condition yourself.

Who can apply

  • All applicants

Papers you need

    How to apply

    1. Apply at the nearest veterinary dispensary or through the village panchayat when beneficiaries are selected (para 67).
    2. Carry proof that you are a destitute widow, deserted woman, transgender person or person with disability living in a rural area.
    3. About 30,000 people are covered in 2026-27.

    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.