Revised Scheme For Incentives To Milk Producers 2026: 40% Composite Subsidy & Application Process

At a glance

About the scheme

Introduced by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, Government of Goa, the Revised Scheme For Incentives To Milk Producers aims to make the state self-reliant in milk production while making dairy farming a viable and lucrative livelihood. Under this programme, local farmers who produce their own milk and supply it through registered Dairy Co-operative Societies, Bachat Gats, or Self-Help Groups receive monthly financial incentives transferred electronically. By combining direct milk incentives with cattle feed subsidies, the scheme encourages modern animal husbandry practices and ensures steady earnings for dairy producers across Goa.

Benefits

• A 40% composite subsidy on the value of milk supplied to registered Dairy Co-operative Societies, Bachat Gats, or Self-Help Groups.
• A dedicated 32.28% incentive on the proceeds of milk supplied.
• A 7.72% incentive specifically allocated for cattle feed.
• Direct monthly electronic transfer (ECS) into the beneficiary's core-banking-enabled bank account.
• Scheme integration with the state cattle feed subsidy initiative.

Who can apply (eligibility)

• The applicant must be an active dairy farmer from Goa.
• The applicant must have been a bona fide resident of Goa for at least the preceding 5 years.
• Must be a registered member of a Dairy Co-operative Society, Bachat Gat, or Self-Help Group recognised by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services.
• Must have registered their dairy farm through their local Veterinary Dispensary or Hospital.
• Must own a cattle shed housing milch animals within the state of Goa.
• Must strictly produce milk from their own animals (purchasing milk from third parties is prohibited).
• Must be enrolled as an Agriculturist in the Agricultural Database of the Department of Agriculture.

Who cannot apply

• Farmers who procure milk from other sources and deposit it under their name at the cooperative society or group.
• Individuals involved in fraudulent supply records or false animal counts (all subsidies and scheme benefits will be immediately stopped and withdrawn).

Documents required

• Aadhaar / Unique Identification (UID) Card.
• Proof of bona fide residency in Goa for at least the preceding 5 years.
• Proof of membership in a recognised Dairy Co-operative Society, Bachat Gat, or Self-Help Group.
• Proof of registration as an Agriculturist under the Agricultural Database.
• Bank account details including core banking account number, branch name, and MICR code.
• Dairy farm registration details (number of milch animals, lactation stage, milk yield, calving dates, and shed location address).

How to apply

1. 1Visit your local Government Veterinary Dispensary or Hospital to register your dairy farm by submitting details of your shed, animals, lactation cycles, and milk yield.
2. 2Join a Dairy Co-operative Society, Bachat Gat, or Self-Help Group registered with the Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, and obtain your unique membership number.
3. 3Ensure you hold an individual bank account in a core-banking-enabled bank branch for Electronic Clearing System (ECS) transfers.
4. 4Deliver your farm-produced milk regularly to your registered society or group.
5. 5The society will compile and forward monthly supply and payment statements to the local Area Veterinary Officer by the 8th of every month.
6. 6Following official field verification and bill certification, your 40% composite subsidy will be credited directly to your bank account.

Frequently asked questions