The Mukhyamantri Svadeshi Gau Samvardhan Yojana under the Nand Baba Milk Mission aims to enhance milk productivity and increase per capita milk availability in Uttar Pradesh. The scheme encourages the purchase of indigenous improved breed cows from outside the state. It seeks to boost the number of indigenous improved breed cows, improve their breeds, and generate employment opportunities in rural areas through animal husbandry. This scheme is implemented across all districts of the state.
Benefits
• Grants covering up to 40% of the total cost per unit (maximum ₹80,000), including expenses for purchasing cows, transportation, insurance, fodder cutting machine, and shed construction.
• Note 1: One unit means 02 cows of indigenous improved breed per beneficiary; the unit cost is considered to be approximately 2 lakhs.
• Note 2: The grant will be released directly into the beneficiary’s bank account through DBT within one month by the State Program Management Unit.
Eligibility
• The applicant should be a resident of Uttar Pradesh.
• The age of the applicant should be 18 years or above.
• The milk producer/animal rearer must have adequate space/shed available for keeping the animals.
• The milk producer/animal husbandry should not already own more than 02 cows of indigenous advanced breed (such as Gir, Sahiwal, Haryana, Tharparkar) or F-1 cows of hybrid breed.
• The applicant must purchase an indigenous improved breed of cows from outside the state.
• The applicant should purchase cows of indigenous improved breed in their first or second calving.
• The applicant must purchase disease-free and healthy cows.
• The applicant should take animal insurance for all the cows purchased for 03 years.
• The applicant must also arrange transit insurance to transport the cows from the place of purchase to the establishment site.
Application Process
Offline
• Step 01: Eligible applicants can visit the official website and download the application form (Annexure-1).
• Step 02: Fill in all the mandatory fields of the application form, attach copies of all required documents (self-attested, if required).
• Step 03: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Chief Development Officer or Chief Veterinary Officer.
• Step 04: Request a receipt/acknowledgment from the officer; ensure it includes the date, time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
After Selection Process:
• Step 01: Upon receiving the selection letter, the beneficiary should purchase the indigenous improved breed within 02 months (eligible breeds include Gir, Sahiwal, Haryana, Tharparkar).
• Step 02: For identification, ear tagging through microchips/ear tagging system is mandatory.
• Step 03: The beneficiary must handle all legal formalities and maintain records for purchasing animals independently.
• Step 04: After purchase, the beneficiary needs to reapply using the prescribed format (Annexure-2) to receive the grant within a maximum of 01 month.
Documents Required
• Passport-size Photo
• Self-attested Photocopy of Aadhaar Card
• Notarized Affidavit (confirming that the applicant is not already rearing more than 02 indigenous advanced breed cows or hybrid breed F-1 cows and has sufficient space for animal husbandry)
• Cow Purchase Receipt
• Copy of Transit Insurance
• Transport Expense Receipt
• Copy of Animal Insurance valid for 03 years
• Copy of Fodder Cutting Machine Purchase (if applicable)
• Copy of Expenditure for shed construction
• Milk Producer/Animal Husbandry Beneficiary Aadhaar Card
• Certificate and Identification Number (from microchips/ear tagging system or any recognized identification system for cattle)
• Animal Health Certificate (issued by the veterinary officer, stating the species of cow)
• Notarized Affidavit (confirming that the unit assets, including cows, will be maintained for at least 03 years)
• Bank Passbook/Canceled Cheque
• Photocopy of the Selection Letter
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Which breeds of cows are eligible under this scheme?
A: Eligible breeds include indigenous improved breeds such as Gir, Sahiwal, Haryana, Tharparkar, with the purchase to be made from outside the state.
Q: What are the eligibility criteria for applicants?
A: Applicants must be residents of Uttar Pradesh, aged 18 years or above, with adequate space for rearing, and must not already rear more than 02 cows of the specified breeds.
Q: How many cows can a beneficiary purchase under this scheme?
A: A beneficiary can purchase 02 cows per unit.
Q: What is the maximum grant available per unit?
A: The maximum grant available is ₹80,000 per unit.
Q: What is the selection process for beneficiaries?
A: Beneficiaries are selected through a state-wide advertisement and subsequent verification by designated officials.
Q: How will beneficiaries be informed about their selection?
A: Beneficiaries will receive a selection letter after the verification process.
Q: What is the procedure for purchasing the cows?
A: Upon receiving the selection letter, the beneficiary must purchase the cows within 02 months, ensuring they are disease-free, healthy, and from the eligible breeds.
Q: What is the process for grant distribution?
A: The grant, covering up to 40% of the total unit cost, will be deposited directly into the beneficiary’s bank account through DBT.
Q: What happens if the assets are sold or transferred before 3 years?
A: If the assets are sold or transferred before 03 years, the grant will be recovered by the District Executive Committee as per the rules.
Q: How will the implementation of the scheme be monitored?
A: The implementation is monitored by state officials through record maintenance, periodic inspections, and verification of the unit’s maintenance.
Q: What is the deadline for submitting the grant application post-purchase?
A: The beneficiary must reapply using Annexure-2 within a maximum of 01 month after purchasing the cows.
Q: What identification system is required for the cows?
A: Ear tagging via microchips or any recognized identification system is mandatory.
Q: Where will the advertisement for the scheme be published?
A: The scheme details and advertisement will be published state-wide on the departmental portal and local offices.
Q: How will the selection be verified?
A: Verification is done by checking the applicant’s documents, including land ownership, Aadhaar, and notarized affidavits.