Atma Nirbhar Pashu Palan Yojana Arunachal Pradesh
Overview
Atma Nirbhar Pashu Palan Yojana is a state scheme by the Government of Arunachal Pradesh to promote self-reliance in the animal husbandry sector. It provides financial and technical support to farmers and tribal communities to take up livestock rearing as a primary or supplementary livelihood.
Objective
The scheme aims to reduce rural poverty and boost agricultural income in Arunachal Pradesh by developing the livestock sector. It aligns with the broader Atma Nirbhar Bharat vision by encouraging local self-sufficiency in food production and rural enterprise.
Benefits
- Subsidized loans for purchasing livestock
- Support for construction of animal sheds and shelters
- Provision of veterinary services and animal health support
- Training in modern animal husbandry practices
- Backward and forward linkage support for milk, meat, and egg production
Eligibility
- Farmers and agricultural households in Arunachal Pradesh
- Tribal communities with land for livestock rearing
- Applicants with basic knowledge of or interest in animal husbandry
- Priority to women-led households and Below Poverty Line families
Exclusions
- Applicants engaged in large commercial livestock operations without community farming dimensions
- Residents outside Arunachal Pradesh
- Beneficiaries already receiving duplicate support under another state livestock scheme
Application Process
- Approach the nearest District Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Office
- Obtain and fill the application form
- Submit form with land documents and household details
- Verification by the district animal husbandry officer
- Livestock or loan support provided upon approval
Documents Required
- Aadhaar card
- Land ownership or tenancy document
- Residence proof in Arunachal Pradesh
- Scheduled Tribe certificate (if applicable)
- BPL card or income certificate
- Bank passbook copy
