A fantastic opportunity to boost your income: start a dairy business with 10 indigenous cows, and the government will cover half the cost..

If you live in Uttar Pradesh, have a passion for cattle rearing, or wish to start a small-scale dairy business, the Yogi government has a fantastic offer for you. Under the 'Mini Nandini Krishak Samriddhi Yojana,' government assistance (subsidy) of up to ₹11.80 lakh is now available to set up a dairy unit. The objective is to boost farmers' income and propel the state to the forefront of milk production. Let us explore how you can avail the benefits of this scheme, what steps are required, and the deadline for submitting the application.

**Financial Assistance Details**

Under this scheme, a unit comprising 10 high-yield indigenous cows must be established; the estimated cost for setting this up is fixed at ₹23.60 lakh. The government will provide a subsidy of 50% of this amount, i.e., ₹11.80 lakh. This fund will be disbursed in two installments. You are required to invest only 15% of the total cost yourself. The remaining 35% can be covered through a bank loan. If you have the funds, you can start the venture without a loan; however, you must present a certified bank account statement covering the last six months.

**Special Provision for Women**

A 50% quota under this scheme is reserved for women livestock rearers and women involved in milk production. This means half of the allocated units will go to women, enabling them to become self-reliant.

**Good News for Cattle Rearers! A Gift from the Nand Baba Milk Mission!**

An opportunity to receive a subsidy of up to ₹11.80 lakh in two phases for establishing a unit of 10 high-yield indigenous breed cows under the Mini Nandini Krishak Samriddhi Yojana.

**Eligibility Criteria**

1. You must purchase 10 cows of high-yield indigenous breeds, such as Sahiwal, Gir, or Tharparkar.

2. The cows must be purchased from other states where these breeds are successfully reared and bred.

3. The cows should be in their first or second lactation period; no more than one and a half months should have elapsed since they gave birth to a calf.

4. A minimum of 0.20 acres (approximately 8,712 square feet) of land is required to set up the dairy unit.

5. To ensure the cows receive sufficient green fodder throughout the year, you must submit an affidavit stating that you have entered into a tie-up or agreement with local fodder-growing farmers or suppliers.

Who is ineligible for this scheme?