National Livestock Mission: Establishment of State Semen Bank 
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry of Fisheries,Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Department: Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Health & Wellness
Beneficiary Type: State Government

"Establishment of State Semen Bank (Genetic Improvement of Sheep and Goat breeds)" aims at the genetic improvement of sheep/goat breeds through selective breeding by propagation of superior male germplasm through artificial insemination.

Benefits:
1. One-time assistance of up to ₹ 10,00,000/- will be provided to the state for strengthening of existing cattle and buffalo semen bank to store and distribute goat frozen semen.
1. The assistance will be provided for procurement of equipment like cryo-container and other related equipment.

Eligibility:
**The following entities are eligible -**  

- State Livestock Agencies.
- Animal Husbandry Department, State Government.

Application Process:
[Online]
Step 1: Visit the Official Website of "National Livestock Mission" and click "Apply Here".
Step 2: The following methods of Logging In will be displayed:
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Step 3: On the next page, verify your Mobile Number via OTP. You will be taken to the Online Application Form. 
Step 4: In the form, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload all the mandatory documents in the specified format and size.
Step 5: Agree to the "Declaration & Authorization" by ticking the checkbox. Provide the Date & Place, and finally click "Submit".
Post-Application ProcessesStep 1: Screening of application by State Implementing Agency (SIA)
SIA will scrutinize the submitted application and will recommend the application of the entrepreneurs/ eligible entities to avail balance financing for the project through scheduled banks or financial institutions like National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) etc.
Step 2: Loan sanction by Lender
After the recommendation of the project by SIA, the same will be considered by the bank or financial institutions for financing. Lender will pick the application along with all the documents from the portal and will approve the loan after examining the project/ documents submitted by applicant and completing their internal deligent process. After sanctioning the loan, Lender will upload sanction letter on the portal.
Step 3: Recommendation from State Level Executive Committee (SLEC)
Once the bank or financial institution sanction the project, SIA shall place the same in SLEC for recommending the application to the Central Government (Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying).
Step 4: Approval of subsidy by DAHD
DAHD will approve the subsidy and will mark the approval of the same on portal.
Step 5: Disbursement and release of subsidy
After compliance of terms and conditions mentioned in the sanction letter, lender will disburse the loan amount to the beneficiary. fund the subsidy amount for the approved projects through Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) to the lending Bank or financial institutions as the case may be to release the subsidy to Beneficiaries.
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Documents Required:
A. Documents Related to Project
Detailed project report (DPR)* including cost of project, means of finance, recurring cost, net income etc.
Land document (Ownership / Lease deed/ Rent Agreement etc.)
Photographs of project site
Documentary proof of applicant’s share in the project
List of farmers linked/attached with applicant comprising Name, Aadhar Number, Mobile No. and Address
B. Documents Related to Applicant 
PAN card*
GST registration certificate
Certificate of Incorporation (In case of company)
Partnership Deed (In case of partnership firm)
Address Proof* (Election Commission Photo ID card, Electricity Bill, Water Bill, Telephone Bill, Passbook, rent agreement etc.)
Last three years audited Annual financial statements, if applicable
Last three years income tax returns, if applicable
Bank statement for last six months
Canceled cheque along with bank mandate form*
C. Documents Related to Key Promoter
PAN Card*
Aadhar Card*
Address Proof * (Election Commission Photo ID card, Electricity Bill, Water Bill, Telephone Bill, Passbook, rent agreement etc.) 
Photograph*
Caste certificate, if applicable
Education certificates
Training certificates
Experience letter/ certificate about any livestock farming activities done earlier