Tamil Nadu Launches Vetri Magalir Goat Rearing Scheme with Rs 109.75 Crore Outlay for Rural Women

Key facts

• The Tamil Nadu government has announced the Vetri Magalir Goat Rearing Scheme for the financial year 2026-27 to empower rural women.
• Under the scheme, 30,000 rural women will be provided with goats under a 100 percent government subsidy.
• The scheme will be implemented with a total financial outlay of 109.75 crore rupees to promote sustainable livelihoods and economic independence in rural areas.