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If you own little or no land and have no regular job, the Haryana Government has a big opportunity for you. Under the Mukhyamantri Bhed Bakri Palak Utthan Yojana, unemployed families are being given a sheep or goat unit worth Rs 70,000 completely free — and you do not even need to take a bank loan for it.
The best part is that you pay Rs 17,500 first, but that money also comes back to your bank account after verification. In the end, nothing comes out of your own pocket. Applications are online on the Saral portal and completely free.
Quick Summary
| Benefit | Sheep/goat unit worth Rs 70,000 (10 females + 1 male) — 100% backend subsidy |
| Eligibility | Haryana resident, age 18–55, unemployed, Family ID (PPP) compulsory |
| Documents needed | Family ID, Aadhaar card, bank passbook, self-declaration |
| Last date | No closing date announced — first come, first served |
| How to apply | Online on the Saral portal (saralharyana.gov.in), completely free |
| Helpline | 0172-3968400 (Saral Haryana) |
What does the Rs 70,000 unit include?
The unit has 11 animals in all — 10 females and 1 male. You can take a goat unit or a sheep unit. The 10 females are valued at Rs 60,000 and the 1 male at Rs 10,000, so the full unit costs Rs 70,000.
For goats, you can choose Beetal, Jamunapari, Sirohi or any other desi breed. For sheep, Gaddi, Nali, Marwari or any other non-desi breed is accepted. Note that both the male and the female animals must be between 12 and 18 months old.
How the money flows — the full calculation
Hearing “100% subsidy”, the first question is whether the government will put Rs 70,000 straight into your account. No — the subsidy comes on the backend, which means purchase first, money after.
| Unit cost | 10 females (Rs 60,000) + 1 male (Rs 10,000) — 11 animals in all | Rs 70,000 |
| Margin money (you pay first) | 25% of the unit cost, to be deposited before purchase | Rs 17,500 |
| Payment to seller | After purchase and verification, the department pays the seller directly into his bank account | Rs 52,500 |
| Margin money refund | On producing proof of payment, it comes back to your bank account | Rs 17,500 |
| Your final cost | After the refund, nothing comes out of your pocket | Rs 0 |
In short, of the Rs 70,000 unit, the government pays Rs 52,500 to the seller and returns Rs 17,500 to you. But the money comes only after the purchase is complete and the department’s team has verified the unit.
Do not mistake the margin money for a fee: many people step back on hearing Rs 17,500, thinking it is a government fee that will never come back. It is not — it is your own deposit, refunded in full on producing proof. You only need to have the amount with you at the time of purchase. If any agent offers to pay the margin money for you and asks for a commission in return, understand that he may be a fraud. Applying is completely free.
Who can apply?
- You must be a permanent resident of Haryana.
- Your age must be between 18 and 55 years.
- You must be unemployed — people in private or government/semi-government jobs are not eligible.
- A Family ID (PPP) is compulsory — no application is possible without it.
- There is no minimum education requirement.
- You must never have taken the benefit of this scheme before.
- Applications are individual only — not in the name of a group, firm or organisation.
- SC / BPL / widow families, and landless General, OBC and other-category families are eligible.
How is selection done — first come, first served or a preference list?
Selection is normally on a first come, first served basis — whoever applies first gets the first chance. If applications exceed expectations, the department selects from the preference list below:
- BPL SC applicants — they get the first chance
- BPL applicants (other categories) — next in line
- Families headed by a widow — they get preference
- Landless UR / BC / other-category families
- Families with no member in a government/semi-government job
- Families that own no animals but have space to keep them
- Applicants who have completed goat/sheep rearing training
In plain words: if you fall in the list above, do not delay. In 2024-25 the target was 572 units in all (286 goats and 286 sheep) — units are limited, and the early applicant gets the first chance. The 2026-27 target has not been published yet.
What do you get after the unit is allotted?
- 11 days of training: the department gives 11 days of training in goat/sheep rearing — care, feed, disease prevention and the basics of milk and wool work. Applicants who have already taken the training also get preference in selection.
- Free vaccination and treatment: vaccination and treatment of the unit’s animals are free from the department.
- Health insurance — with one condition: every animal gets health insurance, but only while a livestock insurance scheme is running at that time. If no such scheme is running, the beneficiary must get the insurance done at his own cost.
- Help in selling wool: the department also helps in selling the wool obtained from a sheep unit.
How to apply online
Applications are made on the Antyodaya Saral Portal (saralharyana.gov.in) — the whole process is free, with no fee at all:
- Open the Saral portal — register/login on saralharyana.gov.in with your Family ID. The Family ID must already exist.
- Choose the scheme — select “Mukhyamantri Bhed Bakri Utthan Yojana” from the service list.
- Fill the form — enter your personal details, Family ID number, bank account details and the type of unit (goat or sheep) correctly.
- Upload documents — scan and upload the papers listed below.
- Preview and submit — read the form once again before submitting. Save the acknowledgement or reference number — you will need it to check the status.
- Wait for verification — the department’s team will check your form and the animals you have purchased.
- Purchase and subsidy — buy the animals by paying the margin money (Rs 17,500); after verification, Rs 52,500 goes to the seller and Rs 17,500 comes back to you as a refund.
If you face difficulty in applying online, you can get the form filled at a CSC, Antyodaya Kendra, Atal Sewa Kendra or e-Disha Centre — only the government-fixed service fee applies there; do not pay anyone anything beyond that.
Documents you will need — even one missing paper can stall the form
| Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID / PPP) | No application is possible without it — the first and most important paper |
| Aadhaar Card | For identity and linking with the bank account |
| PAN Card | To be given if it has been made |
| Bank passbook / cancelled cheque | Of both the seller and the purchaser — the subsidy and refund go into these accounts |
| SC / BPL / Widow certificate | Only if you fall in these categories — needed for preference |
| Self-declaration | A declaration of your status (unemployed, benefit not taken before) |
| Training certificate | If you have taken goat/sheep rearing training — for preference |
| Photo of the shed / space | A photo of the place (shed) where the animals will be kept |
| Proof of being landless | For UR / BC and other categories — proof of owning no agricultural land |
5 mistakes that will get your form rejected
- Applying without a Family ID — the form will not move forward without PPP.
- Filling the form in the name of a group or firm — the scheme is only for individual applicants.
- Buying animals of the wrong age — animals outside the 12–18 month range will not be counted in the unit.
- Not giving the seller’s bank details — Rs 52,500 goes to the seller’s account; without his bank proof, the payment will get stuck.
- Paying money to any agent — applying is free. Stay away from anyone who says “I will get your selection confirmed” — selection happens on a first-come-first-served basis and the preference list.
Do not confuse this scheme with the other animal husbandry schemes
Haryana runs more than one animal husbandry scheme, and people often take them to be the same. Filling the form in the wrong scheme can get it rejected, or make you miss the better scheme.
| Point | Bhed Bakri Palak Utthan | Pashupalan Loan Yojana | SC Livestock Units |
| Unit | 10 females + 1 male (goat or sheep) | Dairy, piggery, sheep-goat units | 15 females + 1 male (sheep/goat) |
| Subsidy | 100% backend — Rs 70,000 unit | 25% to 90% | 90% — maximum Rs 88,200 |
| Bank loan needed? | No — the unit comes without a loan | Yes — it is a credit-linked scheme | Yes — it is a credit-linked scheme |
| Who can apply | Unemployed, 18–55 years, all categories (SC/BPL/widow/landless) | Unemployed youth, farmers, animal rearers (General + SC) | Only SC families |
| Last date | No closing date announced | 30 November 2026 | No closing date in the guidelines |
| Where to apply | Saral portal | Saral portal | Saral portal |
The easy way to remember: if you want the full unit free without taking a loan, Bhed Bakri Palak Utthan is the right scheme.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Will the unit be completely free? — Yes — in the end, nothing comes out of your pocket. You pay Rs 17,500 as margin money first, which comes back on producing proof; the government pays Rs 52,500 directly to the seller.
Q2. Is a bank loan necessary for this scheme? — No — this scheme gives a 100% backend subsidy, not a loan. The loan-based scheme is the separate Pashupalan Loan Yojana (25%–90% subsidy).
Q3. What is the last date to apply? — No closing date has been announced, but units are limited and selection is first come, first served — do check the live status on the Saral portal before applying.
Q4. Can women apply? — Absolutely — families headed by a widow also get preference in selection. The age must be 18–55 and the other conditions must be met.
Q5. Who will insure the animals? — Every animal gets health insurance, but only while a livestock insurance scheme is running. If none is running, the beneficiary must get the insurance done at his own cost — check the position with the district animal husbandry department as soon as the unit is allotted.
Q6. Can people already in a job apply? — No — the scheme is only for unemployed people. Those in private or government/semi-government jobs are not eligible.
Important Links
- Saral Haryana Portal (apply online): https://saralharyana.gov.in/
- myScheme Portal (scheme details): https://www.myscheme.gov.in/
- Saral Haryana Helpline: 0172-3968400
This information is based on public sources available up to 14 November 2026. The department’s 2026-27 memo carries the same Rs 70,000 unit and the 75/25 split, and no closing date has been announced. Do check the live status on the Saral portal before applying, and take the final decision only after seeing the official notification.
Next Action
Apply on the Saral Haryana portal (https://saralharyana.gov.in/) with your Family ID — check the live status of the “Mukhyamantri Bhed Bakri Utthan Yojana” service before applying.
