Odisha Pashupalan Yojana 2026: Cow, Goat & Poultry Subsidy Details
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If you keep, or want to keep, cows, goats, pigs or poultry in Odisha, you have probably seen the phrase “Odisha Pashupalan Loan Yojana 2026” on a dozen websites, each promising a different subsidy number. This guide sorts that out. It explains which schemes actually exist, who gets how much, where to apply, and where the common claims online go wrong.
Quick answer
- There is no single scheme officially named “Pashupalan Loan Yojana” in Odisha. The phrase is used for a group of livestock subsidy and loan schemes run by the Fisheries and Animal Resources Development (FARD) Department, along with a few central government schemes and bank loans.
- The biggest one for dairy is the Mukhyamantri Kamdhenu Yojana (MKY), with a budget of ₹1,423.47 crore for five years, from 2024-25 to 2028-29.
- Under its Go-Palan Yojana sub-scheme, the subsidy is up to 70% for SC, ST, women, transgender and PwD applicants, and 60% for the general category. It is not 70% for everyone.
- Applications for FARD schemes go through the GO-SUGAM portal (sugam.odisha.gov.in), not through agents.
What “Pashupalan Loan Yojana” really covers
Think of it as three layers that work together:
| Layer | What it gives you | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| State subsidy schemes | A share of your unit cost paid back as a subsidy | Mukhyamantri Kamdhenu Yojana, goat, pig, poultry and duck schemes |
| Central schemes | Capital subsidy or cheaper credit | National Livestock Mission, Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund, Kisan Credit Card for animal husbandry |
| Bank or cooperative loan | The actual money you borrow | Commercial banks, Odisha Gramya Bank, SHG bank linkage |
The subsidy usually does not replace the loan. In most cases you arrange the purchase money first, and the subsidy comes after you buy the animals. That is why the loan and the subsidy are talked about together.
Mukhyamantri Kamdhenu Yojana at a glance
The Odisha cabinet approved MKY in September 2024 as an umbrella scheme for the dairy sector. It was not announced in 2018, as one popular page claims.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Department | Fisheries and Animal Resources Development (FARD), Government of Odisha |
| Period | Five years, 2024-25 to 2028-29 |
| Budget | ₹1,423.47 crore |
| Target | About 15.47 lakh farmers over five years |
| Sub-schemes | Buffalo Entrepreneurship Development, Go-Palan Yojana, Go-Sampad Bima Yojana, Calf Rearing, Incentive to Dairy Farmers, Strengthening of Dairy Organisation, Support to OMFED, Feed and Fodder |
| Aim | Double milk production in the state over five years, as stated by the minister |
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (Government of India) also confirmed the ₹1,423.47 crore five-year budget in a Rajya Sabha reply, along with the fact that 4,033 functional dairy cooperative societies were operating under OMFED.
Go-Palan Yojana: how much subsidy you actually get
Go-Palan is the sub-scheme most people mean when they ask about a “cow loan” in Odisha. It supports a small dairy unit of two milch cows. According to the guidelines, the cows should yield about 10 litres of milk a day, and the unit cost is ₹2.304 lakh when a shed is included.
Unit cost break-up (as per the guideline summary):
- 2 milch cows with calves at ₹90,000 each, including transport: ₹1,80,000
- Shed for 2 cows and 2 calves (120 sq ft): the remainder, bringing the total to ₹2,30,400
Subsidy by category:
| Option | Unit cost | SC, ST, women, transgender, PwD (70%) | General (60%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| With shed | ₹2,30,400 | ₹1,61,280 | ₹1,38,240 |
| Without shed | ₹1,80,000 | ₹1,26,000 | ₹1,08,000 |
What this means in rupees. A general category farmer building a shed and buying two cows needs ₹2,30,400 in total and gets ₹1,38,240 back, so the farmer’s own share is ₹92,160. For an SC, ST or woman applicant with the same unit, the subsidy is ₹1,61,280 and the farmer’s share is ₹69,120.
Eligible groups mentioned in the guidelines: general farmers, SC and ST farmers, SHG members, women, transgender persons, and persons with 40% or more disability. Check the current-year guideline for the exact eligibility line before you apply, because categories and targets are revised each year. For 2025-26 the target was 10,000 beneficiaries.
When the subsidy is paid
The subsidy is paid in two equal halves:
- The first half after you buy the first cow and complete its insurance.
- The second half after you buy the second cow and complete its insurance.
So you need the full purchase money ready in advance, from savings or a bank loan. Plan for that gap before you commit to buying.
Other state schemes for goat, pig, poultry and fodder
The Directorate of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services publishes separate guidelines for each of these. The official guidelines page lists the following:
- Small Scale Goat Farming (10+1)
- Goat Farming through Women SHGs (30+2)
- Semi-Commercial Pig Farming (10+1)
- Semi-Commercial Duck Farming in Deep Litter System
- Establishment of Chick Rearing Unit
- Establishment of Mini Poultry Feed Mill
- Backyard poultry for WSHG members in PVTG districts
- Fodder Entrepreneurship Programme under MKY
- Top-up subsidy for commercial dairy farming under MKUY, under MKY
Note the pig unit size: the official listing says 10+1, not the 20 sows and 2 boars you will see on some websites.
Example: small scale goat farming (10+1). A unit has 10 female and 1 male animal. Under the scheme summary, SC, ST, women, transgender and PwD applicants get 60% (₹61,200 per unit), and general male applicants get 50% (₹51,000), paid as a back-ended subsidy through DBT. For 2026-27 the target is reported as 2,340 farmers across 30 districts. Anyone who has already received a similar subsidy in the last three years cannot apply again.
Central schemes you can use alongside
National Livestock Mission (NLM): entrepreneurship programme
This is for entrepreneurs setting up larger units, not for buying two cows. The central government gives a 50% capital subsidy, with ceilings that vary by component: ₹25 lakh for poultry, ₹50 lakh for sheep and goat breeding units, and ₹30 lakh for piggery. The subsidy is released through SIDBI in two equal instalments. You need a project report and a bank-financed project.
Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF)
Meant for processing and infrastructure such as dairy and meat processing, feed plants and breed multiplication. It offers a 3% interest subvention on loans. In Odisha, ₹106.45 crore in loans had been sanctioned for seven projects as per the government’s April 2025 reply in Parliament. It is not a small-farmer scheme.
Kisan Credit Card for animal husbandry
This is the simplest working-capital option for a farmer who already keeps animals. It covers feed, veterinary care and similar running costs. The government has said animal husbandry farmers can get loans up to ₹2 lakh without collateral, and the interest rate comes down to about 4% for those who repay on time, after the prompt repayment incentive. Some sites call it “PM Pashu KCC” and say the limit is ₹1.60 lakh per animal. That is not how the official scheme is described: ₹1.60 lakh was the older collateral-free limit, and the scale of finance is set locally per animal or bird.
Which scheme fits you?
| If you are… | Look at first | Why |
|---|---|---|
| A small farmer wanting 2 dairy cows | Go-Palan Yojana (MKY) | Highest subsidy, unit built around 2 cows |
| A woman or SHG member | Go-Palan, goat (WSHG 30+2), backyard poultry | Better subsidy rate and dedicated sub-schemes |
| Wanting 10 goats | Small Scale Goat Farming (10+1) | Back-ended subsidy, small unit |
| Setting up a large goat, poultry or pig farm | NLM entrepreneurship programme | Up to 50% capital subsidy |
| Already keeping animals, short of working capital | Kisan Credit Card (animal husbandry) | Revolving credit, collateral-free up to the stated limit |
| Building a processing or feed plant | AHIDF | Interest subvention on large loans |
Documents you will usually need
For Go-Palan, the guideline summary lists:
- Aadhaar card
- First page of the bank passbook
- Land record (RoR) copy, only if you are applying for shed construction
- Caste certificate, if you are claiming the SC or ST category
- Transgender certificate from the national portal, if applicable
- Disability certificate showing 40% or more, for the PwD category
Other schemes may ask for a project report or income certificate. Always check the document list in the specific guideline for the year you are applying.
How to apply on the GO-SUGAM portal
GO-SUGAM is the single-window portal where Odisha’s farm and allied-sector schemes are digitised, including the FARD Department’s schemes. Here is the usual flow from the portal’s own user handout:
- Open sugam.odisha.gov.in and click Apply.
- On the login screen, choose Register Now.
- Enter your name, email, mobile number, address and a password, then click Register.
- Enter the OTP sent to your mobile number.
- Log in, open Schemes and Services, and pick the scheme under the Animal Husbandry directorate.
- Click Apply, fill in the form and upload your documents.
- Track your application on the portal or the GO-SUGAM app using your mobile number.
If you are not comfortable with the portal, ask your Block Veterinary Officer or the Chief District Veterinary Officer (CDVO) office for help. Do not hand over your Aadhaar, OTP or bank details to a stranger who promises quick approval.
Insurance and other support under MKY
When MKY was approved, the cabinet set aside ₹187.42 crore for the Go-Sampad Bima Yojana (livestock insurance) to benefit about three lakh farmers. Reports of the decision say the government pays 85% of the premium and the farmer pays 15%. There is also a separate allocation of about ₹200 crore for fodder production, and ₹25.52 crore to strengthen OMFED.
For women farmers and SHGs
Women get the higher 70% rate under Go-Palan and have their own goat, duck and backyard poultry sub-schemes. On 6 October 2026, the Odisha government released ₹99.26 crore as interest subvention to 1,79,809 SHGs and set a target of ₹20,000 crore in SHG bank credit linkage for 2026-27, according to a UNI report. If you are a woman already receiving Subhadra Yojana payments, make sure your Aadhaar and bank details are in order, since the same documents are asked for in most livestock applications. Our guide to Aadhaar and bank account checks through face e-KYC covers the basics.
Latest numbers (as of October 2026)
- In November 2025, the Fisheries and Animal Resources Development minister said nearly ₹200 crore had been given as subsidy to over 4.5 lakh dairy farmers under MKY, and that up to 70% subsidy is provided.
- In January 2026, the Chief Minister’s office said the MKY outlay was ₹1,400 crore and that milk production had risen by 1.35 lakh litres in the previous 1.5 years.
- Some recent websites quote ₹326 crore and 4.16 lakh farmers. We could not find an official source for those figures, so treat them as unconfirmed.
On World Egg Day, 10 October 2026, Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Minister Gokulananda Mallik gave the latest poultry figures for the state. Under the Livestock Prosperity Scheme, 43,000 beneficiaries are receiving 100% financial assistance for backyard poultry in 2026-27, with each unit covering 45 improved birds plus ₹500 for shelter and ₹510 for feed. Assistance of up to ₹2.64 lakh is available for duck farming, and semi-commercial layer farms with 1,000 to 4,000 birds get 50 to 60% assistance, capped at ₹19.74 lakh. The state has provided around ₹512 crore in assistance to poultry farmers and entrepreneurs over the past two and a half years, and the target is to raise annual egg production to 1,000 crore by 2036. Odisha currently produces about 1.12 crore eggs a day, while per-person egg availability stands at 87 a year against the national average of 106.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Assuming 70% applies to everyone. The general category rate is 60%.
- Buying animals before approval. Wait for the go-ahead letter. The subsidy is linked to the approved process, so buying early can put your claim at risk.
- Skipping insurance. The second half of the subsidy depends on completing insurance for each cow.
- Stacking schemes without asking. Some websites tell you to combine every subsidy. The guidelines often bar a second subsidy for a similar project, so confirm with the District CDVO before you apply to more than one.
- Paying an agent. Government applications on GO-SUGAM carry no agent fee.
- Using old numbers. Guidelines are revised by financial year. Always read the latest one.
You can find more guides like this under our central government schemes section and in the blog. For another recent Odisha support programme, see our post on the CM-GROW grant.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an official scheme called Odisha Pashupalan Loan Yojana?
No. It is a popular search phrase. The official schemes are the Mukhyamantri Kamdhenu Yojana, its Go-Palan sub-scheme, and separate goat, pig and poultry schemes, plus central schemes like NLM and KCC.
How much subsidy do I get for a cow in Odisha?
Under Go-Palan, SC, ST, women, transgender and PwD applicants get 70% of the unit cost, and general applicants get 60%. For a unit with a shed, that is ₹1,61,280 and ₹1,38,240 respectively.
How many cows does the Go-Palan unit include?
Two milch cows, each expected to give about 10 litres a day, along with a shed for 2 cows and 2 calves if you opt for the shed component.
Where do I apply?
On the GO-SUGAM portal at sugam.odisha.gov.in. You can also get help at the Block Veterinary Officer or CDVO office.
Do I get the subsidy before or after buying the cow?
After. It is paid in two halves, each released once you buy a cow and complete its insurance.
Can I get a loan without collateral?
Under the Kisan Credit Card for animal husbandry, loans up to ₹2 lakh are collateral-free, as stated by the central government. Bank policies on larger loans differ.
Can I use Go-Palan and other subsidies together?
Do not assume so. Check the specific guideline and ask your District CDVO. The goat scheme, for example, blocks a repeat subsidy within three years.
Is this website the government portal?
No. This is an independent information website. Use sugam.odisha.gov.in and the official department websites linked below for applications.
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