Layer Farming (1000 Bird Capacity) in Cage System during the year 2023-24 by Government of Odisha
Project cost & Subsidy :-
The unit cost of 1000 birds’ layer unit in Cage system is Rs.759200/-
Government Subsidy @ 40% = Rs.3,03,680.00
Bank loan/farmer share @ 60% of project cost= Rs. 4,55,520.00
Who can avail this subsidy:-
Any willing farmers will be eligible to avail assistance
( Priority to be given to improve the livelihood of migrant workers of the state who have
suffered serious economic loss and are in distress along with SC/ ST beneficiaries)
Documents needed for this scheme :
- Identification Proof (Aadhaar Card)
- Land Document / Lease Deed (Photocopy)
- 60% of Project Cost to be Self-Financed/ Bank Loan
- If Bank Loan, Consent Letter from Bank
- Bank A/C No. with IFS Code for DBT (Photocopy)
| Sl no | Particulars | Cost in Rs. |
| 1 | Cost of Layer shed (55 ft. X 18ft = 990 sq. ft.) x Rs.200/ | 198000 |
| 2 | Cost of cage for 1024 bird x Rs150/ | 153600 |
| 3 | Electrification and drinking water arrangement | 18000 |
| 4 | Cost of 14 weeks old bird (Pullet) 220 x 1000 | 220000 |
| 5 | 2. Feed cost per bird from 15 to 18 weeks age Rs.22.00 | 39600 |
| 6 | Feed cost per bird from 19 to 25 weeks age Kg. x Rs.28.00 x4kg | 112000 |
| 7 | 4. Medicine and vaccine cost @ Rs.10/- per bird x 500 x 2 batch | 10000 |
| 8 | 5. Electricity, labour and disinfectants @ Rs.10/- per bird x 500 x 2 batch 8,000,00 | |
| 9 | Electricity | 8000 |
| Total | 7,59,200 |
How to apply:-
Any farmer can apply for 1000 layer unit in cage system system by using any one of the three methods.
1- Direct online application – Register and upload required documents in Sugam portal Portal
2- Submit your offline application through your Block Veterinary Officer
3- Through common service center (CSC)
Release of Subsidy- Subsidy will be released in three phases
1- Fist installment subsidy of 40% will be released after construction of poultry shed.
2- Second installment of subsidy 30% will be released after installation of cage.
3- Third installment of subsidy will be released after induction of pullets.
Government support for the scheme
- Farmer will be trained on layer poultry farming at Regional / District / Block level.
- Farmer will be trained on construction of poultry houses,
recommended management practices on feeding & watering, brooding and vaccination etc.
- The Livestock Inspectors, Gomitras and Prani Mitras of the that area will guide the
farmer in field for managing the layer units.
- CDVO of concerned district will assist in procurement and supply of pullets
- Veterinary health care services will be provided by field functionaries through ongoing
health care schemes and MVU Scheme.
- Routine vaccination of birds will be conducted on priority basis.
- Government will provide assistance in marketing of surplus egg.