Govt scheme

CM Yogi Adityanath has started the Chief Minister Swadeshi Cow Promotion Scheme under the 'Nand Baba Milk Mission' in Uttar Pradesh. Under this scheme, their objective is to provide income and employment to cow farmers, to increase the breeds of indigenous cows, to increase the interest of cow farmers towards indigenous cows, and to make the state a leader in milk production.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's love for cows is visible. Yogi government keeps releasing new schemes regarding cows and their safety. Besides, schemes and campaigns have been run in the interest of cattle herders and farmers. In this series, Chief Minister Yogi has started the Chief Minister Swadeshi Cow Promotion Scheme under 'Nand Baba Milk Mission'. The main objective of this scheme is to increase the income of cow farmers of UP and provide employment in animal husbandry. Apart from this, cow farmers' interest in indigenous breeds of cows from other states can be increased. Besides, milk production can also increase. Also, a government order has been issued regarding the scheme. The eligibility criteria, purpose, and nature of subsidy related to this scheme have been given in the government order.

Know which cows you will get a subsidy on purchasing

According to the Mukhyamantri Swadeshi Yojana, cow farmers will be provided a subsidy on the amount spent on transportation, transit insurance animal insurance, and other items if they purchase cows of Tharparkar, Gir, Hybrid, and Sahiwal breeds from other states. Cow farmers will get this grant to purchase two indigenous breed cows. This grant will be given to cow farmers at 40 percent of the total cost i.e. Rs 80 thousand. First, this scheme will be implemented only in the headquarters districts of 18 divisions of Uttar Pradesh. After this, it will be implemented in the districts of the entire state. 

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New scheme released under 'Nand Baba Milk Mission'

Additional Chief Secretary Animal Husbandry, Dr. Rajneesh Dubey says, 'Mukhyamantri Swadeshi Cow Promotion Scheme has been issued under Nand Baba Mission. Its main objective is to increase the number and breed of indigenous improved breed of cows in the state. So that milk productivity can increase in the state. Also, the state can become a leading state in milk production. Along with this, we can employ the youth and women of rural areas of the state by promoting them in the animal husbandry business. Milk Commissioner and Mission Director Shashi Bhushan Lal Sushil said that to avail the benefit of the Chief Minister Swadeshi Cow Promotion Scheme, the cow rearer will have to buy an indigenous improved breed of cow from another state. 

This insurance is very important

The Chief Development Officer will soon issue a permission letter on this scheme. Which will be issued to the beneficiary to buy indigenous-breed cows from another state. Because the cow rearer or the beneficiary should not face any kind of problem in the transportation of cows. Apart from this, it is necessary to get animal insurance for two indigenous cows in a lump sum for 3 years. Also, it is very important to get transit insurance to bring a cow from another state to your state.

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Know who will be prioritized

Under the Chief Minister Swadeshi Cow Promotion Scheme, grants will be given to the beneficiaries for the purchase of cows, transportation, transit insurance, and animal insurance, 3 years of animal insurance, purchase of fodder cutting machine and facility for maintenance of cows, and construction of sheds. The department has fixed the cost of cow rearing among all these items at Rs 2 lakh for two indigenous breed cows. 40 percent of this means that a maximum of Rs 80 thousand will be given as a grant.

Many schemes are being run by the Central Government for the benefit of farmers. The objective of these schemes is to uplift the farmers economically as well as to overcome the challenges faced during farming. Various schemes are being run by the Central Government for farmers. Farmers get various types of support through these schemes. What are those schemes which support farmers financially? Along with this, they also help in other tasks related to farming.

PM Kisan Saman Nidhi Yojna

Under PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana, 6 thousand rupees are provided to the farmers of India every year. Under this scheme, these rupees are transferred to the farmers in four installments. This means that this amount is made available to the farmers in three different installments of Rs 2 thousand each. If you want to take advantage of this scheme, then do not make any mistake while applying. For more information related to the scheme, farmers can contact PM Kisan Yojana helpline number 155261 or 1800115526 or 011-23381092.

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PM Kisan Maandhan Yojana

Under the PM Kisan Maandhan Yojana issued by the Central Government, the government is providing a pension of Rs 3,000 per month to the farmers. Only farmers between 18 to 40 years of age are eligible to apply to avail the benefits of this scheme. When farmers reach 60 years of age, a pension of Rs 3,000 per month is sent to their account.

Prime Minister Crop Insurance Scheme

Under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, financial security is provided to farmers against crop damage due to natural disasters, pests and diseases. Under the scheme, farmers have to pay a premium, on which the government gives subsidy. The central and state governments share the premium subsidy for non-subsidized crops in the ratio of 50:50. At the same time, the central government provides higher subsidy share for subsidized crops.