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Looking to boost the quality of your cattle in rural Madhya Pradesh? The Nandi Shala Yojana is here to help!

What Is This Scheme?

The Nandi Shala Yojana, brought to you by the Department of Animal Husbandry in Madhya Pradesh, is designed to upgrade the breeds of local non-descript and graded cattle. It focuses on improving cattle productivity in villages. Progressive livestock owners in Gram Panchayats can get high-quality indigenous breeding bulls of breeds like Sahiwal, Tharparkar, Haryana, Gir, Gaolao, Malvi, Nimari, and Kenkatha at a significant subsidy.

Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?

This scheme is specifically for livestock farmers living in the rural areas of Madhya Pradesh. If you are a farmer with at least 5 cattle and some agricultural land, or if you have a minimum of 20 cattle even without land, you could be eligible. A key requirement is your willingness to maintain the provided bull and use it for natural insemination for the benefit of the community's cattle.

Why This Scheme Is Important

The main goal of Nandi Shala Yojana is to make local cattle more productive. By providing subsidies for quality indigenous bulls, the scheme helps improve the overall genetic quality and output of cattle in rural Madhya Pradesh. It supports farmers who are keen on improving their livestock and contributing to better rural economies.

Objective

The Nandi Shala Yojana helps rural livestock farmers in Madhya Pradesh improve local cattle breeds by providing indigenous breeding bulls at a subsidized cost for natural insemination services.

Benefits

Financial Assistance

Higher Secondary (Class 11-12): ₹1,000 per month for maximum 10 months totaling ₹10,000 per year.

Graduation (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Commerce): ₹1,250 per month for maximum 10 months totaling ₹12,500 per year.

Post-Graduation (Master of Arts/Master of Science/Master of Commerce/Bachelor of Education): ₹2,500 per month for maximum 10 months totaling ₹25,000 per year.

Disbursement Details

Mode:Direct Benefit Transfer through bank accounts on monthly basis.

Frequency:Monthly for maximum 10 months per academic year.

Validity:No incentive during summer vacation or vacations extending more than one month.

Exclusion Period:Scheme not effective during June and July every year for academic session 2025-26.

Conditions for Availment/Continuation

Regular class attendance required (75% attendance for existing beneficiaries).

Adherence to institutional discipline and rules and regulations.

No engagement in disruptive behavior, cheating, ragging, vandalism, or misconduct.

Students must not drop out of courses during benefit period.

No arrear amounts will be provided for missed periods.

Violation of rules results in withdrawal of benefits under the scheme.

Exclusions from Other Benefits

Students receiving scooter under Banikanta Kakati Award (Pragyan Bharati Scheme) are not eligible unless they opt out of scooter benefit.

Higher Education Department's Mobility grant scheme has been merged with this scheme.

Sources and references

Assam State Higher Education Admission Portal

Eligibility Criteria

You must be a livestock farmer.
You must be a resident of a rural area in Madhya Pradesh.
You need to own at least 5 cattle and have sufficient agricultural land.
If you don't own agricultural land, you must have at least 20 cattle.
You must be willing to maintain the bull and use it for natural insemination for other cattle in your community.

How To Apply

Interested farmers need to submit their application at the Gram Panchayat level.
The applications will then be reviewed and approved by the District Panchayat Agriculture Standing Committee.

For more details, you can contact your nearest Veterinary Institution or the Deputy Director of Animal Husbandry.

Documents Required

Aadhaar Card
Proof of Residence (Address Proof)
Land document (if applicable)
Bank account details (Passbook)

FAQ’s

What is the primary goal of the Nandi Shala Yojana?

The main goal is to improve the breeds of local cattle in rural Madhya Pradesh by providing high-quality indigenous breeding bulls at a subsidized rate for natural insemination.

Can a farmer residing in a city apply for this scheme?

No, this scheme is exclusively for livestock farmers residing in rural areas of Madhya Pradesh.

What are the breeds of bulls available under this scheme?

The scheme provides bulls of recognized indigenous breeds such as Sahiwal, Tharparkar, Haryana, Gir, Gaolao, Malvi, Nimari, and Kenkatha.

What is the subsidy amount provided under the Nandi Shala Yojana?

The scheme provides a subsidy of 75% of the cost of the bull. The beneficiary is required to pay the remaining 25%.

What specific costs are covered for the bull?

The unit cost typically includes transport, animal insurance, feed for 60 days, a training booklet, and a monitoring card.

How many cattle should a farmer have to be eligible?

An applicant needs to have a minimum of 5 cattle along with sufficient agricultural land. Alternatively, if they do not have agricultural land, they must own at least 20 cattle.

What is expected from a farmer after receiving a bull?

The beneficiary farmer is expected to properly maintain the distributed bull and make it available for natural insemination services for the cattle within their community.

What is the application process for this scheme?

Farmers interested in the scheme need to submit their application directly at the Gram Panchayat.

Who is responsible for approving the applications?

The applications submitted for the Nandi Shala Yojana are approved by the District Panchayat Agriculture Standing Committee.

Where can I find more information or help regarding the scheme?

For further information, you can contact your Gram Panchayat, the nearest Veterinary Institution, or the Deputy Director of Animal Husbandry.