Tamil Nadu Vetri Magalir Goat Rearing Scheme

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

The Vetri Magalir Goat Rearing Scheme is a new livestock-based livelihood support scheme announced by the Tamil Nadu Government in the 2026–27 Revised Budget. The scheme aims to support vulnerable women and other disadvantaged groups living in rural areas by providing livestock for goat or sheep rearing. Under the scheme, eligible beneficiaries will receive five goats or sheep with 100% subsidy. The government has proposed to cover around 30,000 beneficiaries and has allocated ₹110 crore for the scheme in the Revised Budget Estimates 2026–27.

The Vetri Magalir Goat Rearing Scheme focuses on destitute widows, deserted women, transgender persons and persons with disabilities living in rural areas. By providing five goats or sheep with 100% subsidy, the scheme aims to create a livelihood opportunity through goat and sheep rearing. The Budget announcement, however, does not yet specify detailed conditions such as age limit, income limit, selection criteria, application dates or the exact implementation procedure.

At present, the Vetri Magalir Goat Rearing Scheme or called as Vetri Magalir Aadu Valarpu Thittam is only a Budget announcement and has not yet been implemented. Eligible beneficiaries cannot submit applications at this stage. The Tamil Nadu Government is yet to issue detailed scheme guidelines and the application procedure. Once the necessary approvals, including Cabinet approval, are completed, the concerned department is expected to notify the eligibility conditions, required documents, beneficiary selection process and application method.

The Tamil Nadu Government has also announced other welfare initiatives aimed at supporting women and families, including Vetri Payanam Thittam, which expands free public transport support for women and transgender persons; Annapoorani Super Six Scheme, which provides three free gas cylinders; and Annan Seer Thittam, a proposed assistance programme for eligible families.

Scheme Benefits

• Provides five goats or sheep to eligible beneficiaries.
• The government will provide the livestock with a 100% subsidy.
• The scheme aims to provide a livelihood-support opportunity through goat and sheep rearing.

Eligibility Requirements

• The applicant must belong to one of the beneficiary categories identified under the scheme:
  • Women beneficiaries:
    • Destitute widows
    • Deserted women
  • Transgender persons
  • Persons with disabilities
• The beneficiary must be living in a rural area.
• Detailed conditions regarding age, income, livestock ownership and beneficiary selection have not yet been specified in the Budget announcement.

Required Documents

The Tamil Nadu Government has not yet released the detailed document checklist for the Vetri Magalir Aadu Valarpu Thittam. However, based on the beneficiary categories and rural-area requirement mentioned in the Budget announcement, applicants may be required to provide the following documents:

• Aadhaar Card or another valid identity document.
• Proof of residence in Tamil Nadu.
• Rural-area residence or address proof.
• Bank account details or bank passbook.
• Widow certificate or other relevant proof for destitute widows, if required.
• Relevant proof of status for deserted women, if required.
• Transgender identity certificate or other applicable proof for transgender persons, if required.
• Disability certificate or UDID card for persons with disabilities, if required.

The final list of documents will depend on the detailed guidelines and application procedure issued by the Tamil Nadu Government or the concerned department.

Steps to Apply

• The Vetri Magalir Goat Rearing Scheme was announced in the Tamil Nadu Government's 2026–27 Revised Budget.
• The scheme is not implemented yet, and eligible beneficiaries cannot apply for it at present.
• The government has not yet released the official application form, application dates, selection procedure or application mode.
• The scheme will require the necessary government approvals before implementation.
• Once the scheme receives Cabinet approval and is implemented, the concerned department will issue detailed guidelines.
• The official guidelines will specify the application process, eligibility conditions, required documents and beneficiary selection procedure.
• Eligible beneficiaries should wait for the official notification before submitting an application.

Relevant Links

• Tamil Nadu Vetri Magalir Goat Rearing Scheme Guidelines are currently unavailable.
• Tamil Nadu Animal Husbandry Department.

Contact Information

• Tamil Nadu Animal Husbandry Phone Number: 044-24321070
• Tamil Nadu Animal Husbandry Email: [email protected]