Government & Research Resources for Goat Farming in India
Official government and research sources for goat farmers in India, in one place: schemes and their current status, training, registered breeds, animal health programmes, Rajasthan resources and statistics. Each entry links to the official website and shows when we last checked it.
Quick links
- Government schemes
- Research institutes
- Training
- Registered breeds
- Animal health
- Rajasthan
- Statistics
- Project reports
National schemes for goat farmers
Status as checked on 11 November 2026. “Status” describes whether new applications are being accepted, not whether the scheme exists.
National Livestock Mission (NLM)
Not accepting new applications
The entrepreneurship programme gave up to 50% capital subsidy (maximum ₹50 lakh) for goat breeding units under its 2021–26 rules. DAHD said on 24 September 2026 that no new proposals will be approved under the existing programme while the scheme is revised.
Read our NLM guide · DAHD NLM page · NLM portal
Last checked: 11 Nov 2026
Kisan Credit Card (animal husbandry)
Available through banks
Short-term credit for running costs such as feed and veterinary care. Sheep and goat farmers are eligible under DAHD’s guideline. Limits and interest depend on the bank and current rules.
Read our KCC guide · DAHD KCC page
Last checked: 11 Nov 2026
Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF)
Status unclear
Interest-subvented loans for larger projects such as feed plants, meat processing and breed-multiplication farms, not small goat units. DAHD’s page gives the funding period as up to 31 March 2026, while the AHIDF portal still invites applications. Check before you plan around it.
DAHD AHIDF page · AHIDF portal
Last checked: 11 Nov 2026
Livestock Health & Disease Control Programme (LHDCP)
Running
Covers vaccination against diseases including PPR (with eradication targeted by 2030), mobile veterinary units on helpline 1962, and low-cost generic veterinary medicines through Pashu Aushadhi outlets.
DAHD LHDCP page · Pashu Aushadhi
Last checked: 11 Nov 2026
Livestock Insurance (Pashudhan Bima Yojana)
Open through the 1962/NDLM app
A national portal launched on 28 September 2026. Goats and sheep are covered; the farmer pays 15% of the premium, and the subsidy covers up to 100 goats per household (10 cattle units). Animals must be ear-tagged and registered first.
Read our news report · Portal FAQ
Last checked: 11 Nov 2026
To find other central and state schemes you may qualify for, search the government’s myScheme portal. For a full overview of loans and schemes, see Goat Farming Loans & Government Schemes.
Research institutes
| Institute | What it offers goat farmers | Official website |
|---|---|---|
| ICAR – Central Institute for Research on Goats (CIRG), Makhdoom, Mathura | India’s national goat research institute: training, technical folders on housing and management, annual reports | cirg.res.in · publications |
| ICAR – National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR), Karnal | The official register of Indian livestock breeds, with breed profiles and accession numbers | nbagr.res.in |
| ICAR – Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute (IGFRI), Jhansi | Research on fodder crops, grasslands and forage production | igfri.org.in |
| ICAR – Central Sheep & Wool Research Institute (CSWRI), Avikanagar, Rajasthan | Small-ruminant research and outreach in the arid zone | cswri.res.in |
Training
ICAR-CIRG runs a six-day National Training Programme on scientific goat farming several times a year. As checked on 11 November 2026, its training page listed a programme from 7 to 12 December 2026 with online registration and a fee of ₹7,000. Dates, seats and fees change, so confirm on the CIRG training page before you register or travel.
District Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) and state veterinary universities also train farmers, often closer to home. See our government training guide and the training directory.
Registered goat breeds
As of November 2026, ICAR-NBAGR lists 45 registered goat breeds of India. The two newest, Battisi (Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh) and Totapuri (Rajasthan), were announced by ICAR on 7 August 2026. Use the NBAGR goat breed register for official names and home tracts, and our goat breeds guide for profiles of 38 breeds.
Animal health support
- Mobile veterinary units: call 1962 for a mobile veterinary unit where the service runs in your state.
- Your government veterinarian: the district veterinary hospital and Animal Husbandry Department run vaccination drives, including PPR vaccination.
- PPR: the FAO’s PPR eradication programme explains the global goal of eradicating the disease by 2030.
See our goat health guides and the expert directory for helplines. For any sick animal, consult a qualified veterinarian.
Rajasthan resources
| Resource | What it is | Official website |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Animal Husbandry, Rajasthan | State schemes, notices, veterinary services and the 1962 Pashudhan helpline | animalhusbandry.rajasthan.gov.in |
| Mukhyamantri Mangla Pashu Bima Yojana | Free livestock insurance for eligible families, including goats. The department reported 44 lakh animals registered up to 2 Nov 2026 and has set 2026-27 targets; the portal still shows only the 2024-25 and 2025-26 terms | mmpby.rajasthan.gov.in · our guide |
| Rajasthan University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences (RAJUVAS), Bikaner | Extension directorate: farmer advice and training | rajuvas.ac.in |
| ICAR-CSWRI, Avikanagar | Sheep and goat research for arid areas | cswri.res.in |
Livestock statistics
The 20th Livestock Census (2019) is the latest published census; it counted about 148.88 million goats in India. The 21st Livestock Census was carried out from October 2024 to April 2025, and its results had not been published as of 11 November 2026. District-wise figures from the 20th census are on DAHD’s livestock census page.
Project reports
Banks ask for a project report (also called a detailed project report, or DPR) before lending for a goat unit. The government’s model DPR for sheep and goat units is a blank template published with the NLM documents. Our project report guide explains what goes into one, and the free Project Report Generator helps you work out your own figures. GoatIndia’s reports are planning aids, not official documents, and are never required for a government scheme.
Frequently asked questions
Is GoatIndia a government website?
No. GoatIndia.com is an independent educational website. We link to official government and research websites and explain them, but we cannot approve, process or speed up any application.
Can I apply for the National Livestock Mission goat subsidy now?
Not as of 11 November 2026. DAHD said on 24 September 2026 that no new proposals will be approved under the existing programme while the scheme is revised. Watch nlm.udyamimitra.in for the revised scheme.
Where can I find schemes run by my state?
Your District Animal Husbandry Office is the best starting point. You can also search the government’s myScheme portal by state and category.
How often is this page checked?
We check the scheme status and training dates on this page at least once a month, and every entry shows the date it was last checked.
Page last checked: 11 November 2026. Sources: official websites linked above.