Incentive To Owners Of Artificial Insemination Born Female Calf Through Pure Breeding In Indigenous Cow

Incentive for Owners of Artificial Insemination Born Female Calf through Pure Breeding in Indigenous Cow

The Government of Gujarat has initiated the scheme known as “Incentive to Owners of Artificial Insemination Born Female Calf through Pure Breeding in Indigenous Cow” through the Department of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare & Co-operation. This program aims to preserve and promote the local pure breeds of cows, specifically the Gir and Kankrej breeds, ensuring their sustainable growth within the state.

Objectives of the Scheme

The primary goal of this scheme is to counteract the decline in the local indigenous cow population. By incentivizing the breeding of female calves through artificial insemination, the government seeks to maintain and enhance the purity and population of these valuable breeds.

Key Benefits

• Financial Assistance: Beneficiaries will receive an incentive of ₹3,000 for each female calf born through artificial insemination by pure breeding in indigenous cows.
• Annual Limit: The incentive will be granted annually for one calf per beneficiary.

Eligibility Criteria

• The applicant must be a permanent resident of Gujarat.
• Only owners of female calves born through artificial insemination by pure breeding in indigenous cows are eligible.
• The calf must not exceed 11 months of age at the time of application submission.
• Each beneficiary is eligible for assistance once a year for a maximum of one calf.

Application Process

Interested individuals can apply online by following these steps:

1. Step 1: Visit the I-Khedut Portal at I-Khedut Portal
2. Step 2: Navigate to the Animal Husbandry Schemes Section and select the relevant scheme. Click on “Click here for details.”
3. Step 3: Read the instructions carefully and click on ‘Apply’.
4. Step 4: Choose ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ as prompted, then click on “Click to proceed”.
5. Step 5: Click on “Click to Apply New” to submit a new application.
6. Step 6: Use the “Update Application” button to make any necessary corrections to your application.
7. Step 7: Upload all relevant documents by clicking the “Upload Document” button.
8. Step 8: Confirm the application within seven days of saving it online.
9. Step 9: Print the confirmed application.
10. Step 10: Sign the printed application and submit it along with the required documents to the nearest Veterinary Officer at the Veterinary Dispensary.
11. Step 11: A scanned copy of the application and other documents can be uploaded after confirmation.

Important Notes

• The application will only be processed if all required documents are uploaded correctly and the application is signed or fingerprinted by the beneficiary.
• Incomplete or incorrect documents will result in rejection; beneficiaries must submit the correct documents within seven days.
• The printout of the online application must be provided to the Veterinary Officer for approval.
• Uploaded scanned documents should be in PDF format and should not exceed 200 KB in size.

Official Source

For further details, visit the official page on myScheme.gov.in.