The Uttar Pradesh state government is running a special scheme for rural youth and livestock farmers. This scheme is called the UP Gopalak Yojana. Through this scheme, the government provides financial assistance to unemployed youth in Uttar Pradesh for animal husbandry. This scheme is considered a major step towards promoting animal husbandry and empowering rural youth to become self-reliant.
Under this scheme, people who want to start cow, buffalo or goat rearing get financial assistance so that they can start their business. Now in the state, under the “Gopalak Yojana”, bank loans up to Rs 9 lakh are being given to the youth to start dairy farming.
What is Gopalak Yojana?
Gopalak Yojana is a special scheme launched by the Uttar Pradesh government, aimed at encouraging rural youth and animal herders for self-employment. Under this scheme, financial assistance can be obtained from the state government to start dairy farming or animal husbandry.
This scheme provides low-cost self-employment opportunities for livestock farmers. The aim of the scheme is to increase milk production and improve the income of livestock farmers.
Who can avail the benefits of the scheme
There are certain conditions to avail the UP Gopalak Yojana. If you meet the following eligibility criteria, you can apply. The eligibility criteria are as follows:
- The applicant for the scheme must be a permanent resident of Uttar Pradesh.
- He or she must be an unemployed youth or an already active livestock farmer.
- The applicant must have at least 5 dairy animals or 10–20 cows.
- The applicant’s annual income should not exceed ₹1 lakh.
- Adequate space is required for animal maintenance.
Documents required for applying under UP Gopalak Yojana
You will need certain documents when applying for the UP Gopalak Yojana. The documents required to apply for the scheme are as follows:
- Aadhaar card of the applicant livestock owner
- Residence certificate of the livestock owner
- Income certificate of the applicant livestock owner
- Applicant’s passport-sized photo
- Applicant’s mobile number
- Applicant’s bank account details
- Applicant’s family ration card with their name mentioned.
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Benefits available under Gopalak Yojana
This scheme offers low interest rates and easy repayment. Under the Gopalak Yojana, interested farmers and livestock owners are provided with bank loans of up to ₹9 lakh. This loan may also be subsidized by the department and the bank, providing financial relief to the beneficiary. This scheme will provide employment opportunities for youth and strengthen the rural economy.
UP Gopalak Yojana Registration
- To apply, applicants should visit the nearest medical officer to obtain an application form.
- Upon receiving the application form, they must fill in all the information requested.
- After filling in all the information, you will upload it along with your documents.
- You will then need to submit your application form to the veterinary officer.
- The application form will be forwarded by the medical officer to the veterinary officer.
- The application form will also be sent to the Directorate.
- However, applications will be considered through a selection committee, which will then be joined by the CDO, the chairman, or the CVO, the secretary, or the nodal officer.
- After completing all these procedures, you can apply for this scheme.
Gopalak Yojana is a great initiative of the Uttar Pradesh government, which aims to make rural youth self-reliant and strengthen the animal husbandry business. For more information related to UP Gopalak Yojana, you can contact the Animal Husbandry Department of your district.