Pashupalan Loan Scheme GBCDC Gujarat | Animal Husbandry

Overview

The Pashupalan scheme is offered by the Gujarat Backward Classes Development Corporation (GBCDC). It provides financial assistance in the form of loans to individuals from backward classes who wish to take up animal husbandry as a livelihood.

The scheme helps beneficiaries purchase cattle and other livestock, supporting rural income generation and agricultural sustainability.

Objective

The scheme aims to improve the economic condition of backward class families in Gujarat by enabling them to start or expand animal husbandry activities. It promotes self-reliance and provides a steady source of income through livestock rearing.

Benefits

• Subsidized loans for purchasing cattle, buffalo, goats, and other livestock
• Affordable interest rates compared to commercial lending
• Repayment flexibility suited to agricultural income cycles
• Financial support covering the cost of animals and related equipment

Eligibility

• Resident of Gujarat belonging to a recognized Backward Class community
• Age between 18 and 50 years
• Annual family income within the prescribed limit set by GBCDC
• No existing default on government loans
• Applicant must have basic knowledge or willingness to engage in animal husbandry

Exclusions

• Applicants from general (unreserved) categories are not eligible
• Families exceeding the income ceiling defined by GBCDC
• Individuals with a prior loan default on government or corporation schemes
• Those residing outside Gujarat are not covered

Application Process

1. Contact the nearest GBCDC district office in Gujarat
2. Collect and fill in the prescribed application form
3. Attach all required documents
4. Submit the form to the district office for verification
5. The application is assessed and loan is sanctioned on approval
6. Loan amount is disbursed directly to the beneficiary’s bank account

Documents Required

• Caste certificate from a competent authority
• Income certificate issued by a revenue officer
• Proof of residence (Aadhaar card, ration card, or voter ID)
• Bank account details and passbook copy
• Passport-size photographs
• Business plan or quotation for livestock purchase