Incentive To Owners Of Artificial Insemination Born Female Calf Through Pure Breeding In Indigenous Cow

Description
The scheme “Incentive to Owners of Artificial Insemination Born Female Calf through Pure Breeding in Indigenous Cow” was started by the Department of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare & Co-operation, Government of Gujarat. The objective of this scheme is to avoid a decrease in the number of local pure breeds of Cow namely Gir and Kankrej and increase it to be properly maintained in the state.

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Benefits
• The incentive of ₹3,000/- will be given to owners of a female calf born through Artificial Insemination by pure breeding in indigenous cows.
• The incentive/assistance shall be given once per year for one calf per beneficiary.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a permanent resident of Gujarat State.
2. The applicant should be the owner of a female calf born through artificial insemination by pure breeding in indigenous cows.
3. The age of the calf should not be more than 11 months as of the date of the online application.
4. The benefit of this scheme is eligible once per year for a maximum of one calf per beneficiary.

Required Documents
• Government-approved photo ID (if applicable) i.e. Aadhaar Card
• Canceled Bank Cheque or Xerox of the first page of Bank Passbook
• Ration Card (Barcoded)
• Certificate of AI done from whom AI is carried out. (as mentioned in the online application)
• Certificate of Artificial Insemination Institution (if applicable) of Animal Breeding by Artificial Insemination
• Certificate of spot verification of calf details by Veterinary Officer/Livestock Inspector (if applicable)
• Disability Certificate from Competent Authority (only for disabled) (if applicable)

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of the scheme?
A: The objective of the scheme is to avoid a decrease in the number of local pure breeds of Cow namely Gir and Kankrej and Increase it to be properly maintained in the state.

Q: Which department has launched this scheme?
A: Agriculture, Farmers Welfare & Co-operation Department, Government of Gujarat

Q: Who is eligible to get the benefits of the scheme?
A: The owners of a female calf born through artificial insemination by pure breeding in indigenous cows are eligible to apply under the scheme.

Q: Can a general category applicant be eligible to apply under this scheme?
A: Yes, this scheme is for all categories of people.

Q: Is this scheme only for a resident of Gujarat State?
A: Yes, the applicant should be a permanent resident of Gujarat State.

Q: What is the benefit of the scheme?
A: Under the scheme, the incentive of [?]3000/- will be given to owners of female calf born through A.I. by pure breeding in indigenous cows.

Q: How many times a beneficiary can avail the benefits of the scheme in a year?
A: The benefit of this scheme is eligible once per year for a maximum of one calf per beneficiary.

Q: What should be the age of calf while filling online application?
A: The age of the calf should not be more than 11 months as of the date of the online application.

Q: Who is the implementing officer for the scheme?
A: Deputy/Assistant Director of Animal Husbandry, District Panchayat of Respective District

Q: How can a beneficiary apply under the scheme?
A: To avail of the benefits of this scheme, the applicant has to apply on the I-Khedut Portal and has to follow the prescribed procedure. https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/iKhedutPublicScheme1/Public/frm_Public_ANH2_SchemeApplicaiton.aspx

Q: In how many days should the beneficiary be confirmed the online application?
A: The application must be confirmed within seven days from the date of saving the online application.

Q: What should I do for approval of application form?
A: For the approval of the application form, a printout of the online application must be submitted to the nearby Veterinary Officer of the Veterinary Dispensary.

Q: What should I do if wrong/incomplete documents have been uploaded on Portal?
A: If wrong/incomplete documents are uploaded online by the beneficiary, such application will not be inwarded online. In such circumstances, the beneficiary has to submit the remaining/correct documents to the concerned office within seven days of application.