Incentive to Owners of A.I. Born Female Calf through Pure Breeding in Indigenous Cow Across the State
This Gujarat scheme provides ₹3,000 to livestock owners across the state whose female calf is born through artificial insemination (AI) using pure breeding in indigenous Gir or Kankrej cows, to prevent the decline of these local breeds. The calf must be under 11 months old at the time of application. Apply online through the I-Khedut Portal at ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in, or offline at your nearest Government Veterinary Dispensary or Gram Panchayat.
About This Scheme
This Gujarat scheme provides ₹3,000 to livestock owners across the state whose female calf is born through artificial insemination (AI) using pure breeding in indigenous Gir or Kankrej cows, to prevent the decline of these local breeds. The calf must be under 11 months old at the time of application. Apply online through the I-Khedut Portal at ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in, or offline at your nearest Government Veterinary Dispensary or Gram Panchayat.
Full official description
The scheme "Incentive to Owners of A.I. Born Female Calf through Pure Breeding in Indigenous Cow Across the State" aims to provide financial assistance for female calf born through Artificial Insemination (A.I.) in indigenous cow breeds like Gir and Kankrej to encourage pure breeding and prevent the decline of local cattle breeds in Gujarat.
Benefits
- ₹3,000 per eligible female calf born through AI by pure breeding in indigenous cows
- Claimable once per year per family for one calf
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must be a Gujarat resident and livestock owner
- Female calf must be born through AI by pure breeding in an indigenous (Gir or Kankrej) cow
- Calf must be under 11 months old at the time of application
- One person per family can claim once per year for one female calf
How to Apply
Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at I-Khedut Portal: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/ Step 2: On the home page, click on ‘Schemes’ and then click on ‘Animal Husbandry Schemes’. Step 3: Now select the scheme, click on the ‘Apply’ button and an application page will open. Step 4: Click on "Apply New" button and submit a new application. Step 5: Click on the "Update Application" button to add corrections to the application. Step 6: Once the application is done, confirm it. Step 7: Take a print out of the confirmed application and submit Related Documents through to concern Taluka office. Step 8: Applicant can also check their Application Status/View/Print/Upload Application details from the below link: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/public/frm_Applicant_Corner.aspx
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Step 1: Visit Gram Panchayat or the nearest Government Veterinary Dispensary to collect the application form.
Step 2: Carefully fill in all the required details, including personal information, category details, and bank details.
Step 3: Attach photocopies of all the necessary documents (self-attested, if required) and submit the application form.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the objective of this scheme?
The scheme provides financial assistance of ₹3,000/- per female calf born through Artificial Insemination (A.I.) in indigenous cow breeds like Gir and Kankrej to encourage pure breeding and prevent the decline of local cattle breeds in Gujarat.
Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?
Livestock owners residing in Gujarat who own a female calf born through Artificial Insemination (A.I.) using purebred indigenous cow breeds like Gir or Kankrej are eligible to apply.
What is the financial assistance provided under the scheme?
Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive a financial incentive of ₹3,000/- per female calf born through A.I.
Can an applicant apply for more than one calf in a year?
No, only one female calf per family per year is eligible for the incentive under this scheme.
What is the maximum age limit for the calf to be eligible under the scheme?
The female calf should be less than 11 months old at the time of application.
Are calves born through natural mating eligible for the scheme?
No, only calves born through Artificial Insemination (A.I.) using purebred semen are eligible.
Where can an applicant obtain the Artificial Insemination (A.I.) certificate?
The A.I. certificate must be obtained from the service provider who performed the Artificial Insemination on the indigenous cow.
How is the incentive amount provided to the beneficiaries?
After successful verification and approval, the incentive amount of ₹3,000 is directly credited to the applicant’s Aadhaar-linked bank account.
Where can applicants submit their applications?
Applicants can apply online through the iKhedut Portal or submit an offline application at the nearest Government Veterinary Dispensary.
Where can an applicant find more details about the scheme?
More information about the scheme is available on the iKhedut portal or by visiting the nearest Veterinary Dispensary.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Cancelled Bank Cheque or Xerox of first page Bank Passbook (Aadhaar linked Bank Account).
- Ration Card (Barcoded).
- Certificate of AI done from whom AI is carried out (as mentioned in online application).
- Aadhaar Card.
- Copy of Disability Certificate from Competent Authority (only for Beneficiary with disabilities).