Chhattisgarh Launches Poultry Farming Promotion Scheme to Boost Employment
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Chhattisgarh Poultry Farming Promotion Scheme |
| Announcement Date | August 15, 2023 |
| Start Date | October 7, 2023 |
| Approved Fund | Rs 1 crore (from contingency fund) |
| Objective | To encourage poultry farming and provide employment/self-employment opportunities |
| Target Beneficiaries | General category, Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and EWS beneficiaries |
| Capital Investment Grant | 25% to 40% based on area and beneficiary category |
| Grant Details | |
| - Broiler, Native, & Colored Poultry Units | |
| * Uncategorized Areas | General: 25%, SC/ST/EWS: 30% |
| * B Category Areas | General: 35%, SC/ST/EWS: 40% |
| - Poultry Layer & Parent Poultry Units | |
| * Uncategorized Areas | General: 25%, SC/ST/EWS: 30% |
| * B Category Areas | General: 35%, SC/ST/EWS: 40% |
| Eligibility | Entrepreneurs establishing units through self-financing or bank loans |
| Duration of Grant | 5 years |
| Focus Areas | Developed and developing development blocks |