The Sheep Husbandry Department Reasi provides the basic veterinary health coverage to the sheep and goats population of the district prophylactic and therapeutic viz Treatment, Vaccination, Deworming, Dipping etc. Further up gradation of livestock by providing elite Rams to the breeders for improvement in the productivity of mutton and wool both qualitatively as well as quantitatively. To uplift the living status of the sheep and goats rearers, various schemes are provided through this department.
Important Schemes of Animal Husbandry Department:
| S. No | Initiative/Schemes | Brief | Data required | Remarks |
| 1 | Mini Sheep Farm Scheme (Bankable)
State Sector |
Purpose: To provide self employment. Individual farmers and unemployed youths with land holding/ grazing area & experience in sheep/goats rearing.
Components: 1.Unit of 50 crossbred ewes+2 breeding rams 2.Total cost=2.38 lacs 3.Margin money=0.38 lacs. 4.Bank loan=2.0 lacs |
Rs.0.60 lacs subsidy provided by the Sheep Husbandry Department |
Applicants have to apply for the scheme when advertised. Viability of scheme depends upon availability of funds during the particular financial year. |
| 2 | Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) Centrally Sponsored Scheme | Purpose: To provide self employment. Individual farmers and unemployed youths with land holding/ grazing area & experience in sheep/goats rearing.
Components: 1.Units comprising of 10/25 sheep/goats are given free of cost. 2.Participatory mode. |
Third year onward: 02 females(progeny) per year for 10 ewes/goats unit, and 05 females (progeny) for 25 ewes/goats unit for subsequent 5 years till full retrieval is complete. |
Applicants have to apply for the scheme when advertised. Viability of scheme depends upon availability of funds during the particular financial year. |