Meghalaya Goat Farming Scheme
State: Meghalaya
Ministry: null
Department: Planning Department
Category: Agriculture,Rural & Environment
Beneficiary Type: Individual

The Meghalaya Goat Farming Development Scheme is a component of the Chief Minister’s CM-ELEVATE Program, launched by the Govt of Meghalaya. It aims to employ, engage, and empower youth and rural communities by promoting goat farming entrepreneurship, providing easy access to credit and subsidies.

Benefits:
1. 50% of project cost supported (5% by applicant, 45% by Government)
1. 5% EMI co-payment support for 24 months
1. Credit linkage through partnered banks
1. Technical training and capacity building
1. Veterinary and farm management support
1. Market linkage for selling output
1. Mentorship and business advisory

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Eligibility:
**Individuals**

1. The applicant should be between 18 and 58 years of age.
1. The entrepreneur should possess land, either self-owned or on lease, verified by the competent authority.
1. The entrepreneur should possess a training certificate on the sector applied for from a recognized Institution, preferably from a Government Institute.
1. The Preference for availing loans will be given to entrepreneurs and entities with prior experience of undertaking Goatery.
1. The entrepreneur should have access to adequate and quality feed for the goats.
1. The entrepreneur should have a vaccination Scheme in place for the goats.
1. The entrepreneur should have a plan for marketing the goats and their products.
1. The entrepreneurs village should be in an area where goat rearing is feasible.
1. The distance between the entrepreneur’s village and the nearest market must be reasonable.
1. The entrepreneur should not be a credit defaulter from any bank.

**Registered Entities**

1. Any group/entity registered in Meghalaya such as Cooperatives, Farmer Producer Companies (FPC), Farmer Producer Organization (FPO) and so on
1. Must provide an Incorporation Certificate or a registration certificate whichever is applicable
1. At least two members should possess a training certificate on the sector applied for from a recognized institution, preferably from a government institute
1. Should possess land, either self-owned or on lease, verified by the competent authority
1. Should possess a training certificate on the sector applied for from a recognized Institution, preferably from a Government Institute
1. Preference for availing loans will be given to entrepreneurs and entities with prior experience of undertaking Goatery
1. The entrepreneur should have access to adequate and quality feed for the goats.
1. The entrepreneur should have a vaccination Scheme in place for the goats
1. The entrepreneur should have a plan for marketing the goats &amp; their products
1. The entrepreneurs village should be in an area where goat rearing is feasible
1. The distance between the entrepreneur’s village and the nearest market must be reasonable
1. The entrepreneur should not be a credit defaulter from any bank
**Unregistered Entities**

1. Traditional institutions, self help groups, producer groups and so on Eligibility certification from competent government authority like BDO/SDO/Department in case of Producer group from DPMs.
1. The non-registered entity should have a constitution/bylaws/framework that outline the groups structure,
1. objectives, and procedures.
1. Should possess land, either self-owned or on lease, verified by the competent authority
1. Should possess a training certificate on the sector applied for from a recognized Institution, preferably from a Government Institute
1. Preference for availing loans will be given to entrepreneurs and entities with prior experience of undertaking Goatery
1. The entrepreneur should have access to adequate and quality feed for the goats
1. The entrepreneur should have a vaccination Scheme in place for the goats
1. The entrepreneur should have a plan for marketing the goats &amp; their products.
1. The entrepreneurs village must be in an area where goat rearing is feasible
1. The distance between the entrepreneurs village and the nearest market must be reasonable
1. The entrepreneur should not be a credit defaulter from any bank

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Application Process:
[Online]
Citizen Registration for Member ID
Step 1: Visit the official website of the scheme and click on the “Login to Apply” button to start the application process. Carefully read all the instructions provided on the website before proceeding.
Step 2: If you are a first-time user, click on “Registration for New User” and complete the registration process to create your account.
Step 3: Select your Authentication ID from the available options, such as
PDS (Ration Card) 
Election Photo ID Card (EPIC).
Step 4: Enter your card number, select your name from the displayed list, and click on “Next” to continue.
Step 5: Your EPIC ID will appear on the screen. If the details are correct, click on “Accept.” If the details are incorrect or rejected, manually enter your EPIC number and proceed.
Step 6: Click on “Validate” to verify the entered EPIC number, and then click on “Next” to move to the application form.
Step 7: Fill in all required details in the application form, upload the necessary documents, carefully review all the information, and click on “Submit.” After successful submission, you will receive a unique application number for future reference.
Sign In 
Step 1: Click on “Sign In” and choose your preferred sign-in method from Mobile Number, PDS, EPIC, or Member ID.
Step 2: Enter your User ID and Password, then click on “Login” to access your account.
Step 3: After logging in, click on “Apply for Services/Scheme” to start your application.
Step 4: Fill in all the required details in the application form, upload the necessary documents, carefully review the information, and click on “Submit.”

Documents Required:
Individuals
Latest Bank Statement (Last 6 months)
PAN Card
Proof of Address of Applicant (Voter ID/Passport/Driving License)
Ration Card
Training certificate
Self Declaration Download 
Land ownership or notarized lease certificate (if applicable) Download  
Registered Entities
GST Certificate (if available)
PAN Card
Latest Bank Statement (Last 6 months)
Proof of Address of Applicant (Voter ID / Passport / Driving License)
Ration Card of Applicant
Training certificates for at least 2 members
Incorporation Certificate or Registration Certificate
Self Declaration Download
Land ownership or notarized lease certificate (if applicable) Download
Unregistered Entities
PAN Card
Proof of Address of Applicant (Voter ID / Passport / Driving License)
Latest Bank Statement (Last 6 months)
Training certificates for at least 2 members
Ration Card of Applicant
Self Declaration Download 
Land ownership or notarized lease certificate (if applicable) Download