Goat Farming: Industry Overview
Goat farming is a growing business that focuses on raising goats for their meat, milk, and fiber. Known for their hardiness and low-cost care, goats are a popular livestock option for farmers worldwide. The demand for goat meat (chevon) and goat milk continues to rise, making goat farming a sustainable and profitable business. Goats are also raised for their fiber, such as cashmere and mohair, used in textiles.
Subsidy Benefits for Goat Farmers
goat shelters, and purchasing necessary farm equipment. Financial aid may also be available to improve feed systems, enhance breeding programs, and establish disease management protocols. These subsidies help goat farmers reduce operational costs, increase herd productivity, and improve the quality of goat meat and milk production.
Who Can Apply for Subsidy?
• Entrepreneurs looking to start a goat farming business.
• Existing farmers seeking to diversify into goat farming or expand their existing operations.
• Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in animal husbandry.
• Farmers interested in raising goats for meat, milk, or fiber production.
Eligibility and Document Requirements for Subsidy
1. Business Registration: A valid certificate of business registration for goat farming.
2. Farm Layout: Information on your goat shelter, feeding system, and farm equipment.
3. Financial Records: Profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and tax filings.
4. Tax Compliance: GST registration and tax documents.
5. Subsidy Application Form: A completed form detailing how the subsidy will be applied to goat farming operations.
Why Choose Dhannaseth for Your Goat Farming Subsidy?
Dhannaseth offers expert consultancy to guide you through the subsidy application process for goat farming. We help you access the financial support you need to improve your goat farm operations, boost productivity, and enhance the quality of goat milk, meat, or fiber.

To apply for the Food Processing Scheme, the following mandatory documents are required for new enterprises (Individuals/Firms) as outlined in the manual
1. PAN Card of concerned/all promoters.
2.Aadhaar Copy & Photo of all promoters/guarantors.
3. Address Proof: Any of the Officially Valid Documents (OVD) such as:
o Utility bill (not more than two months old) from any service provider (Electricity, telephone, post-paid mobile phone, piped gas, water bill).
o Property or Municipal tax paid receipt.
o Ration Card (Individual).
o Driving Licence
o Aadhaar Card.
o Voter ID Card.
4. Details of the site where the unit is to be established, including whether it is owned/rented/leased, along with proof (Lease/rent agreement should be for more than the loan repayment period).
5. Photocopy of Bank
6. Estimates and Quotation of all capital expenditure and machinery and equipment to be purchased. Statement/Bank Passbook for the last 6 months.
For existing enterprises with a turnover of less than 1 crore, similar documents are required, including PAN Card, Aadhaar, address proof, and site details.
If you need more specific information or additional documents, please let me know!