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Uttarakhand’s ‘Goat Valley’ Scheme to Boost Rural Economy, Create 11,500 Jobs
✍️ Asianet News Hindi
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 09:40 PM
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The state government has launched the Goat Valley Scheme, aiming to promote goat rearing and generate self‑employment for 11,500 rural households.
The Uttarakhand government announced the rollout of the Goat Valley Scheme, a livestock‑focused initiative designed to revitalize the state’s agrarian districts. The program encourages farmers to adopt goat rearing as a sustainable source of income and aims to shift the rural economic structure toward animal husbandry.
Targeting 11,500 households, the scheme provides financial assistance, training and veterinary support to enable beneficiaries to start their own goat farms.
Officials expect the increased goat population to create a ripple effect, boosting demand for feed, fodder and related services, thereby generating ancillary jobs in the supply chain.
The scheme forms part of a broader effort to diversify income sources for farmers, reduce migration to cities and strengthen food security through locally produced meat and dairy products.
Implementation will be overseen by the state’s Department of Animal Husbandry, which will monitor progress and disburse funds in phases over the coming years.
Targeting 11,500 households, the scheme provides financial assistance, training and veterinary support to enable beneficiaries to start their own goat farms.
Officials expect the increased goat population to create a ripple effect, boosting demand for feed, fodder and related services, thereby generating ancillary jobs in the supply chain.
The scheme forms part of a broader effort to diversify income sources for farmers, reduce migration to cities and strengthen food security through locally produced meat and dairy products.
Implementation will be overseen by the state’s Department of Animal Husbandry, which will monitor progress and disburse funds in phases over the coming years.