50% Subsidy Scheme for Electrically Operated Chaff Cutters for Small and Marginal Livestock Farmers in Coimbatore District

The Government of Tamil Nadu is implementing a 50% subsidy scheme during 2026–2027 through the Department of Animal Husbandry to provide electrically operated chaff cutters to small and marginal livestock farmers in Coimbatore district.

The scheme aims to promote green fodder production, minimise fodder wastage, reduce livestock feed costs and improve the livelihood of livestock farmers.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicants must be small or marginal livestock farmers.
• Must own at least two milch cows or buffaloes.
• Must possess at least 0.25 acres of land for fodder cultivation.
• Adequate electricity supply must be available at the proposed installation site.
• Applicants should not have received an electrically operated chaff cutter under any Government scheme during the past five years.
• Beneficiaries must contribute 50% of the cost, as per the approved subsidy pattern.
• Priority will be given to women farmers, differently abled persons, destitute women and widows.
• 30% of the selected beneficiaries will be allocated to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) communities.

Eligible farmers interested in availing this scheme are requested to contact their nearest veterinary institutions for guidance and submit applications through the prescribed online portal once the Government Order for the scheme is issued, as informed by the District Collector, Thiru. Pavankumar G. Giriyappanavar, I.A.S.

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