Mukhyamantri Ghasyari Kalyan Yojana

Description
The scheme “Mukhyamantri Ghasyari Kalyan Yojana” was introduced by the Cooperative Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide affordable and nutritious packed silage and total mixed animal feed to livestock farmers, especially women, in the remote hilly areas of Uttarakhand.

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Benefits
• Packed silage and complete mixed animal feed are prepared by blending nutrients with green maize and are made available to cattle rearers in the remote rural and hilly areas of Uttarakhand at the rate of ₹2.75 per kg.
• Under the scheme, a 75% subsidy is provided on the selling price of silage, which is ₹9.00 per kg, and the State Government also provides financial assistance of ₹3.00 per kg towards expenses such as loading, transportation, and handling. As a result, silage is made available to beneficiaries at a subsidized rate of ₹2.75 per kg.
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Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be residing in a hilly area of Uttarakhand.
2. The applicant must be a livestock farmer or a woman engaged in livestock farming.
3. The scheme is applicable only in the hilly areas of Uttarakhand.
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Required Documents
• Aadhaar card
• Proof of residence
• Other supporting documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who can benefit from this scheme?
A: All livestock farmers and women engaged in animal husbandry residing in the hilly areas of Uttarakhand are eligible to benefit from this scheme.
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Q: Is the scheme applicable in plain areas of Uttarakhand?
A: No, the scheme is applicable only in the hilly areas of Uttarakhand.
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Q: What type of fodder is provided under the scheme?
A: The scheme provides packed silage and complete mixed animal feed prepared by blending nutrients with green maize to ensure balanced nutrition for livestock.
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Q: At what rate is silage made available to beneficiaries?
A: Silage is provided to livestock farmers at a subsidized rate of ₹2.75 per kilogram.
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Q: What is the actual cost of silage before subsidy?
A: The actual cost of silage is ₹9.00 per kilogram. However, after applying the government subsidy and assistance, beneficiaries pay only ₹2.75 per kilogram.
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Q: How can livestock owners apply to get silage?
A: Livestock owners or women farmers can apply by submitting a written application to the secretary of the concerned cooperative society along with required documents.
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Q: Can applications be submitted online or through digital means?
A: In remote mountainous areas, women can submit their subsequent demands via telephone or WhatsApp to the concerned society.
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