Incentive To Owners Of Artificial Insemination Born Female Calf Through Pure Breeding In Indigenous Cow
₹3,000 incentive per female calf · AI pure breeding in indigenous Gir/Kankrej cows · Gujarat farmers
This Gujarat scheme pays ₹3,000 to livestock owners who have a female calf born through artificial insemination (AI) using pure breeding in indigenous Gir or Kankrej cows, helping preserve these local breeds. The calf must be under 11 months old at the time of application. Apply online at the I-Khedut Portal (ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in) and submit the printed application to your nearest Veterinary Dispensary.
About This Scheme
This Gujarat scheme pays ₹3,000 to livestock owners who have a female calf born through artificial insemination (AI) using pure breeding in indigenous Gir or Kankrej cows, helping preserve these local breeds. The calf must be under 11 months old at the time of application. Apply online at the I-Khedut Portal (ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in) and submit the printed application to your nearest Veterinary Dispensary.
Full official description
The scheme “Incentive to Owners of Artificial Insemination Born Female Calf through Pure Breeding in Indigenous Cow” was started by the Department of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare & Co-operation, Government of Gujarat. The objective of this scheme is to avoid a decrease in the number of local pure breeds of Cow namely Gir and Kankrej and increase it to be properly maintained in the state.
Benefits
- ₹3,000 incentive per eligible female calf born through AI pure breeding in indigenous cows
- Available once per year per beneficiary for one female calf
💡 Why Startups Should Care
AgriTech startups working with dairy farmers should flag this to their users — a ₹3,000 direct cash incentive per qualifying calf encourages farmers to adopt AI-based breeding, which also generates the structured livestock data your platform needs.
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must be a permanent Gujarat resident
- Must be the owner of a female calf born through AI using pure breeding in an indigenous (Gir or Kankrej) cow
- The calf must be under 11 months old at the time of application
- Benefit available once per year, for one female calf per beneficiary
How to Apply
- Visit ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in and navigate to Animal Husbandry Schemes.
- Select this scheme and click 'Apply'.
- Click 'Apply New' and fill in your application details.
- Upload required documents (PDF, max 200 KB each).
- Confirm your application within 7 days of saving it.
- Print the confirmed application and submit with supporting documents to the nearest Veterinary Dispensary.
- Track application status at ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/public/frm_Applicant_Corner.aspx
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the objective of the scheme?
The objective of the scheme is to avoid a decrease in the number of local pure breeds of Cow namely Gir and Kankrej and Increase it to be properly maintained in the state.
Which department has launched this scheme?
Agriculture, Farmers Welfare & Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat
Who is eligible to get the benefits of the scheme?
The owners of a female calf born through artificial insemination by pure breeding in indigenous cows are eligible to apply under the scheme.
Can a general category applicant be eligible to apply under this scheme?
Yes, this scheme is for all categories of people.
Is this scheme only for a resident of Gujarat State?
Yes, the applicant should be a permanent resident of Gujarat State.
What is the benefit of the scheme?
Under the scheme, the incentive of [?]3000/- will be given to owners of female calf born through A.I. by pure breeding in indigenous cows.
How many times a beneficiary can avail the benefits of the scheme in a year?
The benefit of this scheme is eligible once per year for a maximum of one calf per beneficiary.
What should be the age of calf while filling online application?
The age of the calf should not be more than 11 months as of the date of the online application.
Who is the implementing officer for the scheme?
Deputy/Assistant Director of Animal Husbandry, District Panchayat of Respective District
How can a beneficiary apply under the scheme?
To avail of the benefits of this scheme, the applicant has to apply on the I-Khedut Portal and has to follow the prescribed procedure. https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/iKhedutPublicScheme1/Public/frm_Public_ANH2_SchemeApplicaiton.aspx
In how many days should the beneficiary be confirmed the online application?
The application must be confirmed within seven days from the date of saving the online application.
What should I do for approval of application form?
For the approval of the application form, a printout of the online application must be submitted to the nearby Veterinary Officer of the Veterinary Dispensary.
What should I do if wrong/incomplete documents have been uploaded on Portal?
If wrong/incomplete documents are uploaded online by the beneficiary, such application will not be inwarded online. In such circumstances, the beneficiary has to submit the remaining/correct documents to the concerned office within seven days of application.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Aadhaar card
- Cancelled bank cheque or first page of bank passbook
- Barcoded ration card
- Certificate of AI performed (from the AI provider)
- Certificate from Artificial Insemination Institution (if applicable)
- Spot verification certificate from Veterinary Officer or Livestock Inspector
- Disability certificate (if applicable)