Pashu Palan Yojana Animal Husbandry Loan Tribal Gujarat
Overview
The Pashu Palan Yojana implemented by the Gujarat Tribal Kalyan Vikas Nigam (GTKVN) provides financial assistance to tribal households in Gujarat for animal husbandry activities. The scheme helps tribal families invest in livestock to generate income and improve their standard of living.
Objective
The scheme aims to strengthen the economic base of tribal communities in Gujarat by supporting animal husbandry. Livestock rearing is a natural fit for many tribal households, and this scheme provides the credit they need to invest meaningfully in it.
Benefits
- Loans for purchasing cattle, buffaloes, goats, poultry, and other livestock
- Concessional interest rates for tribal borrowers
- Repayment schedule aligned with income from livestock activities
- Builds sustainable income-generating assets for tribal families
Eligibility
- Applicant must belong to a Scheduled Tribe recognized in Gujarat
- Must be a permanent resident of Gujarat
- Age between 18 and 55 years
- Annual family income should be within the prescribed limit
- Basic knowledge or experience in rearing livestock is preferred
Exclusions
- Non-tribal applicants are not eligible under this scheme
- Applicants exceeding the income ceiling are excluded
- Those with existing defaults on GTKVN loans may not qualify
- Commercial-scale livestock operations are not covered under this scheme
Application Process
- Contact the nearest GTKVN district or taluka office
- Obtain the Pashu Palan Yojana application form
- Fill in the details and attach the required documents
- GTKVN verifies the application and eligibility
- Loan is disbursed after approval for the purchase of livestock
Documents Required
- Scheduled Tribe certificate from a competent authority
- Income certificate
- Residence proof
- Age proof (Aadhaar card)
- Passport-size photographs
- Bank account details
- Description of the proposed animal husbandry activity
