The Meghalaya Rural Backyard Piggery Scheme 2025 is started to help farmers earn more through pig farming. This government scheme supports pig breeding and livestock keeping to improve farmers’ incomes in Meghalaya. If you’re a farmer, this scheme offers new ways to boost your livelihood through piggery.
Overview of the Rural Backyard Piggery Scheme 2025
Meghalaya’s Chief Minister, Conrad K. Sangma, announced this scheme to support farmers with livestock-related work, especially pig breeding. The program is part of the state’s “Progress” scheme to make sure farmers have steady income by improving pig farming methods. Meghalaya currently buys about 18,000 MT of pork from other states. This scheme aims to lower that gap by encouraging more pig farming locally.
The government has set aside Rs 15.18 crore for phase 1, which will give 6,000 farmers four improved piglets each. A second phase, costing Rs 25 crore, is planned to expand this support. Farmers will get zero-interest loans for pig breeding and fattening under this scheme. Early feedback from farmers shows good interest in the program.
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“Today we rolled out Phase 1 of the Rural Backyard Piggery Support scheme in Byrnihat, helping the poorest rural families in #Meghalaya by giving 4 high yielding piglets to each beneficiary, reaching 6000 farmers” — Conrad K Sangma (31 August 2024)
Main Points of the Rural Backyard Piggery Scheme
| Scheme Name | Rural Backyard Piggery Scheme |
| Launched by | Meghalaya CM, Conrad K. Sangma |
| Launch Date | 31 August 2024 |
| Who Can Benefit | Farmers in Meghalaya |
| Main Aim | Improving pig breeding and farming |
| Website | To be updated |
Purpose of the Scheme
This program is made to support farmers by giving them help to breed and raise pigs. It helps farmers earn a steady income through animal husbandry.
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Main Benefits of the Meghalaya Rural Backyard Piggery Scheme
- Gives farmers ways to increase income and boost the local economy through pig farming.
- Helps meet the state’s pork demand and lowers dependence on other states.
- Offers zero-interest loans for pig breeding and fattening to beneficiary farmers.
- Supports cooperatives with loans, with 250 groups applying for Rs 43.67 crore so far.
- Farmers get four piglets each (three females and one male) worth Rs 25,000 per package to start pig breeding.
- Encourages steady income through pig farming as a regular work option.
Who Can Apply?
- Applicants must be Indian citizens.
- Must be permanent residents or citizens of Meghalaya.
- Applicants should be active farmers.
Documents Required for Application
- Identity proof (Aadhar card or Election card).
- Proof of residence in Meghalaya State.
- Contact mobile number.
How to Apply for the Scheme?
Since this scheme is new, there is no exclusive online portal yet. Updates and announcements will be shared through Meghalaya state government websites. We will share important news and application details as they come out.
By supporting farmers to raise pigs well, this scheme hopes to improve livelihoods and reduce pork shortages in Meghalaya. Keep watching official updates to apply and get the most from this helpful program.