Scheme for Management and Purchase of Bulls Provided for Breeding of State Gir/ Kankarej Breed
Registered Gaushalas and Gram Panchayats in Gujarat with at least 100 breedable cows can receive financial assistance to acquire and maintain purebred Gir or Kankrej bulls for natural breeding, helping improve the quality of indigenous cattle in the state. The scheme covers bull costs and 3 years of maintenance, with up to ₹1,43,000 in the first year and ₹64,800/year for maintenance in years two and three. Apply online through the iKhedut portal at ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in.
About This Scheme
Registered Gaushalas and Gram Panchayats in Gujarat with at least 100 breedable cows can receive financial assistance to acquire and maintain purebred Gir or Kankrej bulls for natural breeding, helping improve the quality of indigenous cattle in the state. The scheme covers bull costs and 3 years of maintenance, with up to ₹1,43,000 in the first year and ₹64,800/year for maintenance in years two and three. Apply online through the iKhedut portal at ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in.
Full official description
The “Scheme for Management and Purchase of Bulls Provided for Breeding of State Gir/ Kankarej Breed” launched by the Department of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare & Co-operation, Government of Gujarat, aims to support pure breeding of Gir and Kankrej cows by providing financial assistance for purchasing and maintaining high-quality bulls. The goal is to enhance calf quality and gradually increase milk production in rural areas by promoting native breed development.
Benefits
- If the bull is provided by the Gauseva Board: ₹1,18,000 in the first year
- If the organisation purchases the bull itself: ₹1,43,000 in the first year
- ₹64,800 per year for maintenance in the second and third year
- Assistance is provided for a total of 3 years per eligible organisation
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must be a Gram Panchayat or a Gaushala registered under the Charity Act
- Must have at least 100 breedable cows (cows from neighbouring villages may be counted together with a formal guarantee)
- Calves/bulls selected and supplied by the Gujarat Gauseva and Gauchar Vikas Board
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 online application and submit it to the board within 30 days of application with the signature and stamp of the GGVB’s nodal officer of the concerned district with the necessary documents listed in the application. 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the objective of the "Scheme for Management and Purchase of Bulls Provided for Breeding of State Gir/ Kankarej Breed"?
The objective of the scheme is to promote the breeding of Gir and Kankrej cows by providing high-quality bulls, thereby improving the quality of calves and gradually increasing milk production in Gujarat.
Who can apply for this scheme?
Only Gram Panchayats and registered Gaushalas under the Charity Act with a minimum of 100 breedable cows are eligible to apply.
Can an individual farmer apply for the scheme?
No, individual farmers are not eligible. The scheme is specifically meant for Gram Panchayats and registered Gaushalas.
What is the minimum requirement for breedable cows to qualify for the scheme?
The applying organization must have at least 100 breedable cows to qualify for assistance under the scheme.
Can neighboring villages combine their cow count to meet the eligibility?
Yes, if a single village does not have enough breedable cows, neighboring villages can combine their numbers, provided a written guarantee is submitted.
What kind of financial assistance is provided under this scheme?
The scheme provides ₹1,18,000/- in the first year if the bull is supplied by the Board, or ₹1,43,000/- if the bull is purchased by the organization. Additionally, ₹64,800/- is provided for management in the second and third years.
For how many years is the assistance provided?
The assistance under this scheme is provided for a maximum period of three years.
How can an eligible organization apply for the scheme?
Applications must be submitted online through the iKhedut portal, followed by submission of printed applications with signatures and required documents to the board.
Is there a deadline for submitting the hard copy of the application?
Yes, the printed and signed application form along with all required documents must be submitted to the board within 30 days of the online application.
Can the bull be purchased if it is not available from the Board?
Yes, if the bull is not available from the Board, the organization may purchase it and will receive financial assistance accordingly.
Who approves the application at the district level?
The Nodal Officer of the Gujarat Gauseva and Gauchar Vikas Board (GGVB) at the district level verifies and stamps the application.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Proof of registration under the Charity Act (for Gaushalas).
- Estimation document.
- Village map or area plan.
- Any other documents as required.