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This scheme by the Uttarakhand government supports organisations in setting up and running cow shelters for stray Read More... or unproductive cattle, offering financial aid for infrastructure and maintenance. Read less

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In Uttarakhand, a significant initiative is underway to ensure stray and unproductive cattle receive proper care and shelter. The Department of Animal Husbandry has launched the 'Establishment of Cow Shelters' scheme to lend a helping hand to organisations dedicated to animal welfare.

What Is This Scheme?

The 'Establishment of Cow Shelters' scheme is designed to support eligible non-governmental organisations in building and maintaining safe havens for cattle that are no longer productive, have been abandoned by their owners, or are found roaming freely. The state government offers financial assistance to these organisations to create and sustain these vital facilities.

Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?

This scheme is primarily for non-governmental voluntary organisations that are registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. It also extends to charitable institutions focused on animal welfare, especially cattle, and public trusts that may not be formally registered under any specific law but operate for the welfare of animals. The goal is to empower these groups to provide a better life for vulnerable cattle.

Why This Scheme Is Important

The scheme addresses the critical issue of stray and abandoned cattle, which often face hardship and pose challenges. By providing financial backing for constructing shelters, the government aims to improve the living conditions of these animals, prevent cruelty, and contribute to a more humane and organised approach to cattle management in the state.

Objective

This scheme by the Uttarakhand government supports organisations in setting up and running cow shelters for stray or unproductive cattle, offering financial aid for infrastructure and maintenance.

Benefits

Financial Incentive:• A financial incentive of 25% of eligible capital expenditure is provided to approved units manufacturing goods as per the eligible list annexed to the Scheme.• The total incentive under the Scheme is 25% of eligible capital expenditure for an approved application.• The incentive is over and above any incentive offered by the State Government or any of its agencies or local bodies.• Applicants shall also be eligible to take benefit under any other scheme(s) of the Government of India; however, investments committed under the Modified Special Incentive Package Scheme (M-SIPS) for which incentives have been claimed shall not qualify as eligible investments under SPECS.What Constitutes Eligible Capital ExpenditureCapital expenditure includes the following:• Expenditure on plant, machinery, equipment and associated utilities — including tools, dies, moulds, jigs, fixtures (including parts, accessories, components, and spares thereof); expenditure on packaging, freight/transport, insurance, and erection and commissioning. Associated utilities include captive power and effluent treatment plants; clean rooms; air curtains; temperature and air quality control systems; compressed air, water and power supply; and IT/ITES infrastructure related to manufacturing including servers, software and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions.• Expenditure on Research and Development (R&D) — including in-house and captive R&D, test and measuring instruments, design tools, software cost (directly for R&D), and expenditure on technology, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), patents and copyrights.• Expenditure on Transfer of Technology (ToT) — including cost of technology and initial technology purchase related to eligible goods.• Expenditure on refurbished/used/second-hand plant, machinery and equipment (including associated utilities and R&D) — whether imported or domestically procured — not exceeding 20% of total eligible plant, machinery and equipment. Such equipment must have a minimum residual life of at least 5 (five) years at the time of transfer of assets.The following are NOT covered as eligible capital expenditure• Expenditure on land and building (including factory building/construction).• Expenditure on consumables and raw materials used for manufacturing.Sub-Limits within Eligible Capital Expenditure• Associated utilities expenditure: capped at not more than 20% of the total eligible capital expenditure for plant, machinery and equipment.• Research and Development (R&D) expenditure: not exceeding 20% of the total eligible capital expenditure for plant, machinery, equipment and associated utilities.• Transfer of Technology (ToT) expenditure: not exceeding 10% of the total eligible capital expenditure for plant, machinery, equipment and associated utilities.• Refurbished/used/second-hand plant, machinery and equipment: not exceeding 20% of total eligible capital expenditure.Eligible Goods and Minimum Investment ThresholdsCategoryDescription of GoodsMinimum Investment ThresholdASurface Mount Technology (SMT) components including Light Emitting Diode (LED) Chips; Chip Modules for Smart Cards, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Antenna and Labels, Chip-on-Board (CoB)/System in Package; Passive components (resistors, capacitors, ferrites) for electronic applications; Electromechanical components (transformers, inductors, coils, relays, switches, micro motors, stepper motors, Brushless Direct Current (BLDC) Motors, Connectors, Heat Sinks, Antenna, Speakers, Microphones, etc.) for electronic applications; Magnetrons, Wave guides, Circulators, Couplers, Isolators, Filters, Magnets, Radio Frequency (RF) Components for electronic applications; Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), PCB Laminates, Prepegs, Photopolymer films, PCB Printing Inks; Printed Flexible Electronics; Sensors, Transducers, Actuators and Crystals for electronic applications; Camera Modules, Vibrator motor/ringer; Universal Serial Bus (USB)/Data Cables, High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) Cables; Capital goods for all goods covered under SPECS.₹5,00,00,000/- (₹5 Crore)BActive Components — Discrete semiconductor devices (transistors, diodes, etc.); Power semiconductors (Field Effect Transistors (FETs), Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistors (MOSFETs), Thyristors, etc.); Preform of Silica and Optical Fibre; Display Assembly and Touch Panel/Cover Glass Assembly.₹15,00,00,000/- (₹15 Crore)CMicro/Nano-electronic components such as Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) and Nano Electro Mechanical Systems (NEMS); Assembly, Testing, Marking and Packaging (ATMP) units.₹25,00,00,000/- (₹25 Crore)DMechanics (plastic and metal parts) for electronic applications.₹75,00,00,000/- (₹75 Crore)ECompound Semiconductors such as Gallium Nitride (GaN), Silicon Carbide (SiC), Gallium Arsenide (GaAs), and Silicon Photonics devices/Integrated Circuits, Optoelectronic components.₹2,50,00,00,000/- (₹250 Crore)FSemiconductor Wafers.₹5,00,00,00,000/- (₹500 Crore)GSemiconductor Integrated Chips (ICs), including Logic [Microprocessors, Microcontrollers, Digital Signal Processors (DSP), Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs), etc.]; Memory; Analogue/Mixed Signal ICs, etc. Display fabrication units including Liquid Crystal Displays (LCD), Light Emitting Diode (LED), Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED), etc., for electronic applications.₹10,00,00,00,000/- (₹1,000 Crore)

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Guidelines

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for this scheme, organisations must meet the following conditions:

Be a non-governmental voluntary organisation registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
Be a charitable institution established for the welfare of cattle and other animals, operating without a profit motive, or a public trust.
Preference will be given to:

Organisations with at least 3 years of documented work experience and demonstrated capability in animal welfare.
Applicant institutions that own land or have secured a lease for land for a minimum of 30 years.

For maintenance grant eligibility:

The cow shelter must house a minimum of 25 destitute, non-profitable bovine animals in hilly regions.
The cow shelter must house a minimum of 50 destitute, non-profitable bovine animals in plain regions.

How To Apply

Obtain the application form. This can be downloaded from the official website or collected from the Livestock Extension Officer or the Animal Husbandry Department in your district.
Complete the application form with all the required details.
Ensure all necessary documents are attached as per the scheme guidelines.
Submit the duly filled application form along with all supporting documents to the Uttarakhand Animal Welfare Board office located in Dehradun.
Selected institutions will need to sign a contract valid for at least 5 years before receiving any financial assistance from the government.

Documents Required

Proof of land ownership or lease for the proposed shelter location, duly verified by the Revenue Department.
Registration certificate under the Societies Registration Act or the Trust Act.
A formal resolution or a provision in the organisation’s rules that allows for providing shelter to unprofitable cattle.
Contact details (name, designation, address, and telephone number) of the organisation's management executive.
A no-objection certificate from the local Gram Sabha, Municipality, or any other relevant local governing body.
Income and expenditure reports for the organisation, certified by a Chartered Accountant.
Bank account details of the institution.
A signed contract, valid for a minimum of 5 years, on the prescribed format.

FAQ’s

What is the maximum amount of funding available through this scheme?

The government can provide financial assistance covering up to 90% of the total non-recurring expenditure, with a cap of ₹25.00 lakh for each eligible institution.

Are there specific requirements for the number of animals in a shelter to qualify for maintenance grants?

Yes. For shelters located in hilly areas, at least 25 destitute, non-profitable bovine animals must be housed. In plain areas, the minimum requirement is 50 such animals.

Can any charitable organisation apply for the cow shelter scheme?

Applications are open to non-governmental voluntary organisations registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. Charitable institutions formed for cattle welfare without profit motives, or public trusts not registered under any law, are also eligible.

What kind of costs does the scheme cover?

The scheme covers non-recurring costs related to establishing the cow shelter. This includes building the main cowshed, storage rooms, compound walls, water systems, veterinary dispensaries, and setting up plants for cow urine extract and biogas.

Where can I get the official application form for the cow shelter scheme?

The application form can be downloaded directly from the official government website. Alternatively, you can obtain it from the Livestock Extension Officer or the Animal Husbandry Department office in your local area.

Does the scheme favour certain types of organisations?

Yes, preference is given to organisations that have been actively working in animal welfare for at least three years and have proven their capacity. Organisations that own land or have leased land for a minimum of 30 years also receive preference.

What is the process after an organisation is selected for the scheme?

Once an organisation is selected, it must sign a formal contract that remains valid for at least five years. This agreement is a prerequisite for receiving the government's financial assistance.

To which office should organisations send their applications?

Applications should be submitted to the Uttarakhand Animal Welfare Board office, which is located in Dehradun.