The Gopal Incentive Scheme by the Animal Husbandry Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh promotes the rearing of Indian high-breed cattle and increased milk production. The scheme incentivizes cattle breeders and livestock farmers with access to advanced breed cows by awarding prizes at various administrative levels. It not only provides additional income but also ensures the availability of male calves from high-breed cows for farming, thereby boosting overall milk production and the population of productive Indian bovine animals.
Benefits
• Development Block Level Awards:
– First Prize: ₹10,000
– Second Prize: ₹7,500
– Third Prize: ₹5,000
– ₹10,000 for organizing competitions, arranging fodder and water, transportation, and herders.
• District Level Awards:
– First Prize: ₹50,000
– Second Prize: ₹25,000
– Third Prize: ₹15,000
– Consolation Prize: ₹5,000 each (Total of ₹35,000 across seven awards)
– ₹50,000 for organizing publicity camps, arranging fodder and water, and supporting cattle keepers.
• State Level (Directorate Level) Awards:
– First Prize: ₹2,00,000
– Second Prize: ₹1,00,000
– Third Prize: ₹50,000
– Consolation Prize: ₹10,000 each (Total of ₹70,000 across seven awards)
Eligibility
• Applicant must be a breeder or livestock farmer with access to Indian high-breed cattle.
• Must have access to advanced breed cows.
• The scheme is open to animal breeders and livestock farmers of all categories.
Application Process
Offline
• Step 01: Contact the Office of the Chief Executive Officer, District Panchayat and request the hard copy of the prescribed application form from the concerned authority.
• Step 02: Fill in all the mandatory fields, paste a passport-sized photograph (signed if required), and attach copies of all mandatory documents (self-attested if needed).
• Step 03: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents within the prescribed period.
• Step 04: Request a receipt or acknowledgment from the concerned authority, ensuring that it includes the date, time of submission, and a unique identification number.
Documents Required
• Identity Proof
• Proof of Residence
• Cattle Ownership Proof
• Photographs
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the Gopal Incentive Scheme?
A: It is a scheme to promote the rearing of Indian high-breed cattle and boost milk production by offering awards to cattle breeders and livestock farmers.
Q: Who can apply for the scheme?
A: Animal breeders and livestock farmers with access to Indian high-breed and advanced breed cows are eligible.
Q: What awards are available under the scheme?
A: Awards are distributed at development block, district, and state levels with varying cash prizes as outlined above.
Q: What is the reward for winners at the development block level?
A: The first prize is ₹10,000 along with additional incentives for organizing competitions.
Q: What is the reward for district-level winners?
A: District-level awards include a first prize of ₹50,000, second prize of ₹25,000, third prize of ₹15,000, and consolation prizes totaling ₹35,000 plus an additional ₹50,000 for organizing publicity camps and supporting cattle keepers.
Q: What is the reward for state-level winners?
A: State-level awards offer a first prize of ₹2,00,000, second prize of ₹1,00,000, third prize of ₹50,000, and consolation prizes totaling ₹70,000.
Q: How are the rewards distributed?
A: Rewards are distributed based on performance and organization at the block, district, and state levels, as approved by the respective authorities.
Q: Is the scheme open to both urban and rural areas?
A: The scheme targets all eligible livestock farmers in Madhya Pradesh.
Q: Can all categories of livestock farmers apply?
A: Yes, the scheme is open to all categories of livestock farmers who meet the eligibility criteria.
Q: What are the benefits provided under the scheme?
A: The scheme provides monetary awards as incentives to promote the rearing of high-breed cattle, which enhances milk production and supports additional income for farmers.
Q: How are beneficiaries selected?
A: Beneficiaries are selected based on their performance and adherence to scheme guidelines, evaluated at the development block, district, and state levels.