Mahila Bakri Palan
The scheme aims to empower women, especially abandoned, widowed, destitute, single, and disaster-affected women, by providing them support for goat rearing to generate livelihood and improve household income.
About This Scheme
The scheme “Mahila Bakri Palan” was introduced by the Department of Animal Husbandry, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to empower women, especially abandoned, widowed, destitute, single, and disaster-affected women, by providing them support for goat rearing to generate livelihood and improve household income.
Benefits
Under this scheme, one unit of goats (3 females and 1 male) aged 12 to 18 months is provided to eligible women. The entire cost of the scheme, ₹35,000, is borne by the State Government.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
The applicant must be a woman.
The applicant must be from one of the following categories:
Abandoned
Widow
Destitute
Single woman
Disaster-affected woman
Application Process
Apply Offline
Selection of beneficiaries will be made on a “first come, first served” basis.
Applicants must submit Aadhaar card, bank account details, and other documents related to criteria mentioned, along with their proposal.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
Under this scheme, one unit of goats (3 females and 1 male) aged 12 to 18 months is provided to eligible women. The entire cost of the scheme, ₹35,000, is borne by the State Government.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Selection of beneficiaries will be made on a "first come, first served" basis.
Applicants must submit Aadhaar card, bank account details, and other documents related to criteria mentioned, along with their proposal.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Mahila Bakri Palan |
| Short Title | MBP |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Business & Entrepreneurship, Women and Child |
| States | Uttarakhand |
| Gender | Female |
| Age Range | 12 — 18 years |
| Area | Both |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
Deepika Raikwar · 📅 16 May 2026
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