The primary objective is to provide self-employment opportunities to unemployed persons by assisting them in establishing Sheep, Goat, or Piggery units.

Under this scheme, beneficiaries can establish Sheep/Goat units (15 female + 1 male) or Piggery units (10 female + 1 male).

The medium-term objectives are to provide self-employment, socio-economic security to weaker sections/Antyodaya families, and increase wool, meat, and pork production in the state.

The long-term objectives include creating employment opportunities through Animal Husbandry, increasing wool, meat, and pork production, and upgrading and conserving valuable breeds/germplasm in the state.

The department assists by sponsoring loan applications to banks, purchasing animals, tagging, issuing health certificates, providing veterinary health and other facilities, and imparting 11 days of Dairy husbandry training.

Beneficiaries receive a 25% subsidy on the cost of livestock availed as a loan, with a maximum of ₹25,000/- as financial assistance for a 10+1 Piggery unit.

Beneficiaries receive a 25% subsidy on the cost of livestock availed as a loan, with a maximum of ₹24,500/- as financial assistance for a 15+1 Sheep/Goat unit.

Financial assistance will be provided three months after the establishment of the unit and tagging or loan disbursement by the bank, whichever is later, subject to verification by the concerned Veterinary Surgeon.

The financial assistance may be delayed due to non-availability of the budget or unforeseen circumstances.

The subsidy will be provided in the loan account of the beneficiary.

If any Livestock Insurance Scheme is operational, the insurance of animals will be covered. If not, the beneficiary or bank must arrange for the insurance.

No, the scheme is for individual beneficiaries only.

Applicants should be between 18 to 55 years of age and residents of Haryana.

No, there are no mandatory educational qualifications or training requirements.

The applicant should have space or a shed for keeping the animals.

No, applicants who have previously availed of benefits under any Departmental Scheme for livestock unit establishment are not eligible.

The jurisdiction area will be the place where the animals are kept or intended to be kept within Haryana.

Unemployed persons desirous of establishing units under the scheme can apply online through the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal. The applicant may also submit their applications through Common Service Centres, Antodaya Kendra, Atal Sewa Kendra, e-disha Centres or any other such centres.

The Dairy husbandry training is for 11 days at the concerned Sub Division/District Level.