Vettri Magalir Goat Rearing Scheme to Be Implemented in Coimbatore District During 2026–2027
The Animal Husbandry Department is implementing the Vettri Magalir Goat Rearing Scheme during 2026–2027 in Coimbatore District to improve the livelihoods of rural women.
Under this scheme, priority will be given to destitute widows, deserted women, transgender persons and differently abled persons aged between 18 and 60 years. Applicants must be permanent residents of the selected Village Panchayats and should not own other livestock. The annual family income should not exceed ₹2.50 lakh. Beneficiaries must undertake to rear and maintain the goats provided under the scheme for a period of two years. A 30% reservation will be provided for beneficiaries belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST).
Eligible women interested in availing themselves of this scheme are requested to approach their nearest Veterinary Dispensary with the required documents and submit their applications through the prescribed website from 15.11.2026 to 05.12.2026, as informed by the District Collector, Thiru. Pavankumar G. Giriyappanavar, I.A.S.