Integrated Sheep Development Scheme

Key facts

Benefit	50% subsidy up to ₹1 lakh
Who	Farmers from Jammu and Kashmir
Implemented by	Sheep Husbandry Department, J&K
Application window	Open all year for eligible farmers in Jammu and Kashmir.

Benefits

Beneficiaries receive a 50% subsidy for establishing sheep/goat units, with a maximum limit of ₹100,000. Additional support is available for shearing units.

Who can apply

For: farmer
Category: SC, ST, OBC, GEN
Resident of Jammu and Kashmir
poor household
no government employee in family
not income tax payer

Farmers residing in Jammu and Kashmir can apply for this scheme. Eligible applicants include individuals, groups, self-help groups, and cooperatives, with a focus on supporting SC/ST and women beneficiaries. Exclusions apply to government employees and income tax payers.

How to apply

Interested applicants must submit their applications offline to the District Sheep Husbandry Officer along with the required documents.

Gather necessary documents including proof of identity and address.
Complete the application form for the desired unit type (Annexure-B, F, or G).
Submit the application form and documents to the District Sheep Husbandry Officer.
Await verification and approval from the Sheep Husbandry Department.

Apply on the official website ↗

Documents required

Proof of Identity (Voters ID Card / Passport / Driving Licence / PAN Card / Aadhaar Card)
Proof of Address (Recent Electricity Bill / Voters ID Card / Passport / Aadhaar Card / Ration card)
Income Proof
Copy of Land Record Holding (Revenue Department)
Photograph of the Livestock Shed (attested by PRI Member)
Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/BPL/AAY/EWS) (if applicable)
Copy of Bank Passbook
Application Form for the Establishment of 10 EWE/DOE Units under Participatory Mode (Annexure-B)
Declaration by the Farmer (Annexure-C)
Affidavit (to be attested by 1st Class Magistrate) (Annexure-D)
Plan of Retrieval (Annexure-E)
Application Form for the Establishment of 20-200 EWE/DOE Units under Subsidy Mode (Annexure-F)
Application Form for the Establishment of Shearing Units (Annexure-G)

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the Integrated Sheep Development Scheme?

The scheme is open to farmers, self-help groups, cooperatives, and individuals in Jammu and Kashmir, with a focus on SC/ST and women.

What documents are required to apply?

Applicants need to provide identity proof, address proof, income proof, land records, photographs of livestock sheds, and specific application forms.

Is there a limit on the subsidy amount?

Yes, the subsidy is capped at 50% of the establishment cost, with a maximum of ₹100,000 per unit.

What types of units can be established under this scheme?

The scheme supports the establishment of sheep/goat units and shearing units.

When was the Integrated Sheep Development Scheme launched?

The scheme was launched in the year 2020-21 by the Jammu and Kashmir government.

How long will the scheme guidelines be in effect?

The guidelines will remain in force until 31st March 2023 or until they are replaced by new guidelines.

Key terms explained

SC / ST / OBC: Official social categories — Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes — used for reservations and targeted welfare schemes.

Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.