Pashudhan Mitra Scheme

Description
Launched on 20th June 2013, the scheme "Pashudhan Mitra Scheme" is a livelihood and service-based scheme by the Animal Husbandry Department, Government of Chhattisgarh. The scheme aims to expand veterinary and animal breeding facilities while ensuring efficient service delivery and a strengthened information system through Gausevaks and private artificial insemination workers. It also provides an incentive honorarium to Pashudhan Mitras working cow-helpers and private artificial insemination workers to support their livelihood and sustain their interest in the work.

Benefits
• Castration Work: ₹20/- per calf (cow/buffalo) brought to the institution.
• Participation in Medical Camps & Exhibitions: ₹400/- per event for assisting in medical camps, cattle fairs, and exhibitions under official supervision.
• Vaccination Work (Per Animal):
• Bovine/Pig: ₹7/-
• Goat/Sheep/Dog: ₹5/-
• Poultry: ₹1/-
• Integrated Sample Survey Work:
• ₹1,500/- per village per season (four-month work period).

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a resident of Chhattisgarh.
2. The applicant should have experience in animal husbandry or artificial insemination.
3. The applicant should be physically fit for fieldwork.
4. The applicant should possess basic knowledge of vaccination and castration procedures.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The interested applicant should visit their nearest Veterinary Hospital and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff.
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Step 1: The interested applicant should visit their nearest Veterinary Hospital and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff.

Step 2: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).
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Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).

Step 3: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the hospital staff.
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Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the hospital staff.

Step 4: Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
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Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).

Step 5: Step 1: Verification & Recommendation
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The Veterinary Hospital Charge will examine the application and forward it to the Joint/Deputy Director with a recommendation for registration.

Step 6: Step 2: Approval & Certificate Issuance
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A committee under the Joint/Deputy Director will verify applications, finalize registration, and issue a registration certificate with a unique district-specific registration number.

Step 7: Step 3: Work Assignment & Reporting
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The registered Pashudhan Mitra will be assigned a working area and attached to the nearest Veterinary Hospital for reporting and submitting monthly progress reports.

Step 8: Step 4: Honorarium Payment
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Work verification will be conducted by the Veterinary Field Officer, and after approval, the honorarium payment will be processed through the Joint/Deputy Director’s office to the registered bank account.

Required Documents
• Aadhaar card
• Domicile Certificate
• Caste Certificate
• Bank Account Details
• Any other required documents

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How frequently are honorarium payments processed for registered applicants?
A: Payments are processed after work verification, but the exact frequency depends on reporting and approval timelines.

Q: Are there any educational qualifications required for applicants under this scheme?
A: No formal education is specified, but basic knowledge of vaccination and castration is necessary.

Q: Is there any age restriction for applicants under this scheme?
A: No specific age limit is mentioned, but physical fitness for fieldwork is required.

Q: Can applicants from urban areas of Chhattisgarh apply for this scheme?
A: Yes, as long as they meet all eligibility criteria, including residency and relevant experience.

Q: Does the scheme provide any training for applicants lacking experience in artificial insemination?
A: No, prior experience in artificial insemination or animal husbandry is mandatory for eligibility.

Q: What is the purpose of providing incentives to applicants under this scheme?
A: The incentives aim to support livelihoods and sustain interest in veterinary and animal breeding services.

Q: How is the honorarium payment processed for registered applicants?
A: Payments are processed through the Joint/Deputy Director's office and credited to the applicant's registered bank account.

Q: Who verifies the work done by registered applicants before honorarium payment?
A: The Veterinary Field Officer verifies the work before approval for honorarium payment.

Q: What is the process for submitting monthly progress reports under this scheme?
A: Applicants must submit monthly progress reports to the Veterinary Hospital they are attached to.

Q: Which authority is responsible for finalizing registration and issuing certificates?
A: A committee under the Joint/Deputy Director verifies applications and issues registration certificates with a unique district-specific number.

Q: Who examines the application form before forwarding it for further processing?
A: The Veterinary Hospital Charge verifies the application and recommends registration to the Joint/Deputy Director.

Q: Where should interested applicants go to obtain the application form for this scheme?
A: Applicants must visit the nearest Veterinary Hospital to request a hard copy of the prescribed application form.

Q: What is the payment for conducting an integrated sample survey in a village per season?
A: Applicants receive [?]1,500/- per village for conducting a four-month integrated sample survey.

Q: How much is the payment per poultry bird vaccinated under this scheme?
A: Applicants receive [?]1/- for each poultry bird vaccinated as part of the scheme.

Q: What is the payment per goat, sheep, or dog vaccinated under this scheme?
A: The incentive for vaccinating each goat, sheep, or dog is [?]5/-.

Q: How much is the payment per bovine or pig vaccinated under this scheme?
A: For each bovine or pig vaccinated, the applicant is entitled to [?]7/- as an incentive.