Intensive Castration Scheme

Description
The "Intensive Castration Scheme" introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to support livestock owners and animal-rearing organizations in castrating male calves through the closed method Burdizo Castrator or open method Surgical Method . Eligible beneficiaries receive a subsidy for male calf for the castration procedure. The program is implemented by District Veterinary Polyclinics.

Benefits
• **Financial Assistance:** An amount of ₹500/- subsidy per animal (male calf) for castration by close method (Burdizo Castrator)/open method (Surgical Method).

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant must be an individual livestock owner or an animal-rearing organization (Gaushala/Panjarapol/others).
2. - The male calf must be castrated through the close or open method.

Required Documents
• Copy of barcoded ration card or Institute’s registration number.
• Copy of government-issued photo identification (Aadhaar card/ Voter ID/ Driving License/ Kisan Credit Card).
• Copy of bank passbook or cancelled cheque.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of the "Intensive Castration Scheme"?
A: The "Intensive Castration Scheme" supports livestock owners and animal-rearing organizations in castrating male calves through the close method (Burdizo Castrator) or open method (Surgical Method).

Q: Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
A: Any individual livestock owner or registered animal-rearing organization, such as Gaushalas or Panjarapols, is eligible to apply for the scheme.
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Q: What financial assistance is provided under the scheme?
A: The scheme provides a subsidy of ₹500/- per male calf for castration.
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Q: What are the approved methods of castration under this scheme?
A: The scheme allows castration through the Burdizo Castrator (close method) and the Surgical Method (open method).

Q: Can an applicant avail of the scheme benefits if the male calf has already been castrated?
A: No, only male calves that require castration are eligible for the scheme benefits.
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Q: Where should applicants submit their applications for the scheme?
A: All applications must be submitted online through the [I-Khedut](https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/) Portal.
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Q: What documents must be submitted along with the application?
A: Applicants must submit a barcoded ration card or Institute’s registration number, a government-issued photo ID, and a bank passbook or a canceled cheque.

Q: Where can applicants seek further assistance or clarification regarding the scheme?
A: Applicants can contact their local District Veterinary Polyclinic or visit the [I-Khedut](https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/Public/frm_Public_Contacts.aspx) Portal for more details.