Scheme Name: Scheme for the Establishment of Backyard Poultry Units for the Year 2025-26
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Implementing Department: Animal Husbandry & Dairying Department, Haryana, PanchkulaBudgetary Provision (2025-26): Rs. 90.00 lakh (Rs. Ninety Lakh only)
Scheme Type: Non-staff scheme, implemented using existing staff
Background & Justification
Haryana is a significant contributor to India’s livestock sector, contributing 5.11% of total milk production despite being a small state geographically. Animal husbandry remains a key source of income, employment, and nutrition in rural areas. However, over 94% of poultry is raised in commercial farms, with minimal participation from weaker sections.
This scheme aims to boost backyard poultry, especially among small farmers and landless labourers, promoting self-employment and nutritional security through low-cost and profitable poultry farming.
Objectives & Benefits
- Provide nutritional security to poor families
- Supplement income for resource-poor beneficiaries
- Improve health through protein-rich eggs and poultry
- Empower rural women and marginal farmers
- Provide sustainable livelihood with low investment
Scheme Details
- Total Units Targeted: 1500 backyard poultry units
- Per Unit Support:
- 50 ten-day-old chicks
- 2 water drinkers
- 2 feeders
- Doorstep delivery free of cost
- Bird Breeds: Chabbro and Cari Nirbheek
Financial Allocation (in Rs.)
- Infrastructure strengthening (Hatchery): 47,50,000
- Rearing 75,000 chicks @ Rs. 35: 26,25,000
- Equipment & transport: 16,25,000
- Total Budget: Rs. 90,00,000
Eligibility Criteria
- Age: 18 to 60 years
- Resident of Haryana
- Not availed benefits under previous livestock schemes
- Individual applicants only (no firms or groups)
Application Process
- Apply online via SARAL Portal: http://saralharyana.gov.in
- Tentative window: May 15 – November 30, 2025
- Application can be done via CSCs, Atal Sewa Kendras, e-Disha Centres, etc.
Unit Distribution Process
- Step 1: SDO (AHD) checks applications (first come, first served)
- Step 2: Forwarded to Deputy Director (AHD)
- Step 3: Sent to Assistant Director, Government Hatchery Farm, Hisar
- Step 4: Delivery of chicks, drinkers, feeders to doorstep
- Step 5: Receipt collected and uploaded to SARAL Portal
RTS Compliance
- Scheme under Haryana Right to Service Act, 2014
- RTS timeline to be confirmed after official notification
Publicity Measures
- BLEOs to publicize through SARAL Kendras
- Veterinary officers to promote during camps and Gosthis
- Printed materials (Hindi/English) to be distributed
MMAPUY Provision
- Eligible for Mukhya Mantri Antyodaya Parivaar Uthaan Yozna applicants
- No unit cap; budget extension possible
- API-based submission from Utthan to SARAL portal
DDOs Responsible
- Director General, Animal Husbandry & Dairying (Overall DDO)
- Deputy Directors & Assistant Director (Hisar Hatchery) for implementation