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The Madhya Pradesh government has introduced the Vats Palan Protsahan Yojana to boost the quality of indigenous Indian cattle breeds. This initiative is designed to encourage farmers to conserve and properly care for calves born from superior breeds.

What Is This Scheme?

This scheme, by the Animal Husbandry Department of Madhya Pradesh, provides financial help and monthly support to eligible farmers. The goal is to ensure genetically superior calves get the best care, including feed and medicines, to grow well.

Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?

The scheme is for livestock farmers residing in Madhya Pradesh who own Indian high-yielding indigenous cows. Both farmers in urban and rural areas can apply.

Why This Scheme Is Important

By supporting the upkeep of calves from high-producing indigenous cows, the scheme aims to improve the overall quality of cattle in the state. It helps farmers by reducing the cost of calf rearing and promoting better livestock management practices.

Objective

The Vats Palan Protsahan Yojana in Madhya Pradesh supports livestock farmers in improving indigenous cattle breeds by offering financial aid and monthly allowances for calf care.

Benefits

Financial Assistance(Electronic transfer through e-Anudaan portal and Public Financial Management System)Primary Level Students

Residential: ₹44,000/- per Scheduled Caste student per year.

Non-residential: ₹27,000/- per Scheduled Caste student per year.

Hostel only: ₹30,000/- per Scheduled Caste student per year.

Secondary Level Students

Residential: ₹55,000/- per Scheduled Caste student per year.

Non-residential: ₹35,000/- per Scheduled Caste student per year.

Hostel only: ₹30,000/- per Scheduled Caste student per year.

Non-Recurring Grants (Every 5 Years)

Secondary Residential School (100 students): ₹3,85,000/- for fixed items plus ₹900/- per student.

Secondary Non-residential School (100 students): ₹3,07,500/- fixed.

Secondary Hostel (100 students): ₹2,30,000/- for fixed items plus ₹900/- per student.

Primary Residential School (100 students): ₹2,72,500/- for fixed items plus ₹900/- per student.

Primary Non-residential School (100 students): ₹1,95,000/- fixed.

Hostel for destitute Children (100 students): ₹2,30,000/- for fixed items plus ₹900/- per student.

Attendance-Based Grant Disbursement

75% or more attendance: Full grant.

50% to less than 75% attendance: 75% of grant.

25% to less than 50% attendance: 50% of grant.

Less than 25% attendance: No grant (without valid grounds).

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Guidelines

Eligibility Criteria

You must be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
You need to be a livestock farmer with ownership of Indian high-yielding indigenous cows.
Your cow's milk production should be at least 30% higher than the average for its breed.
The calf must be born from a cow that was inseminated either artificially or naturally, using semen or bulls of genetically superior Indian breeds.
Both urban and rural farmers can apply.
The monthly support applies to both male and female calves until they reach two years of age.

How To Apply

Interested farmers can submit their applications at the nearest office of the Animal Husbandry Department.

Documents Required

Aadhaar Card
Proof of Residence
Proof of Livestock Ownership
Bank Account Passbook

FAQ’s

Can farmers from cities apply for this scheme?

Yes, absolutely! Both farmers living in urban areas and those in rural areas are welcome to apply for the scheme.

What kind of cows are eligible for the scheme?

Only cows of Indian high-yielding indigenous breeds are considered eligible for this scheme. Farmers with non-indigenous breeds cannot apply.

Is monthly financial help available for how long?

The monthly support of ₹500 per calf for feed and medicines is provided for a period from birth up to two years of age.

What documents do I need to submit?

You will generally need your Aadhaar card, proof of where you live, documentation showing you own livestock, and your bank account passbook.

Does the scheme provide support for male calves too?

Yes, the scheme is inclusive. Both male and female calves are eligible to receive support until they turn two years old.

Is it mandatory to use artificial insemination?

No, artificial insemination is not mandatory. Calves born through natural insemination, as long as it was with genetically superior Indian bulls, are also eligible.

What is the total financial assistance given?

The scheme offers two types of financial aid: a one-time incentive of ₹5,000 for eligible cows, and ₹500 per month for each calf's feed and medicines.

Where should I go to apply for the Vats Palan Protsahan Yojana?

To apply, you need to visit the Animal Husbandry Department office that is closest to your location.

Are all calves eligible, regardless of how they were conceived?

Calves are eligible if they were born through either artificial or natural insemination, provided that superior Indian bulls were used.

Who can apply for this scheme?

To be eligible, you must be a resident of Madhya Pradesh and own Indian high-yielding indigenous cows whose milk production is significantly above the breed average.