Scheme for Conservation and Development of Indigenous Cattle and Murrah Development

Description
The scheme “Scheme for Conservation and Development of Indigenous Cattle and Murrah Development” is implemented by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of Haryana with the objective of encouraging the farmers for conservation and development of the Indigenous breeds of cows and buffaloes. Long-term objectives: - Conservation and up-gradation of valuable indigenous germplasm available in the State of Haryana. - Increase in milk production and overall productivity. Medium-term objectives 5 years Horizon : - Identification of top-quality germplasm of indigenous breeds of Cow and buffalo and their insemination with high-quality semen for sustainable genetic improvement. - Encouraging the farmers to rear and breed high-yielding animals of genetic merit. Description of Scheme: - Murrah buffaloes meeting the benchmark of 18 kg daily peak yield would be properly identified with ear tags along with their progeny. Cash incentives ranging from ₹15,000/- to ₹30,000/- would be provided to owners of these buffaloes. - Haryana, Sahiwal and Belahi cows, meeting the benchmark of 8 kg, 10 kg, and 5 Kg peak yield respectively would be properly identified with ear tags along with their progeny. The cash incentives ranging from ₹5,000/- to ₹20,000/- would be provided to owners of these cows. - The beneficiaries will be under obligation not to sell the buffalo/cow and its progeny for at least one year as the main objective of scheme is to conserve the indigenous breeds of Cow and buffalo. - The identified animals would be insured and part of insurance premium will be borne under the prevailing insurance scheme if any, and rest will be paid by the beneficiary as per insurance scheme. - If no Livestock Insurance Scheme is in operation then the beneficiary would have to arrange for the insurance of the animals on its own and the insurance premium shall be paid by the beneficiary.

Exclusions
• Any group/firm/organization would not be permitted to apply under the Scheme.

Benefits
• 3. Sahiwal Cows
• 4. Belahi Cows

Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant must be a resident of Haryana.
2. The applicant must be of the age of 18 - 55 years.
3. A Cow or Buffalo eligible to be recorded must be between 05 to 75 days of the date of its Calving as on date of application.
4. A maximum of two milch animals (two Cows or Two Buffaloes or One Cow and One Buffalo) per applicant/beneficiary would be eligible for the incentive money under this scheme.
5. The cows must be true to Hariana, Sahiwal, or Belahi breed and buffalo must be of Murrah Breed only.
6. Incentive for a particular animal could be provided only twice in its life span i.e. if the incentive is provided to a beneficiary for a particular animal twice, such beneficiary would stand debarred for receiving an incentive for that animal in its subsequent calving in the future.
7. The scheme is individual beneficiary-oriented.
8. **Note 01:** A maximum of two milch animals per applicant will be eligible for the incentive money under this scheme. However, the recordings of more than two buffaloes/Cows of an applicant may be carried out for collecting data of the top quality Murrah buffaloes/Indigenous cattle (Hariana, Sahiwal, and Belahi). But incentive money would be provided only for two animals (in the highest slabs) of that applicant in a particular year.
9. **Note 02:** In case an applicant lives at a place other than where the animals are kept or intended to be kept, than the jurisdiction area will be the place where animals are kept (Within state of Haryana only).

Required Documents
• Privaar Pahchan Patra (PPP ID)
• Copy of Aadhaar Card
• Copy of PAN Card
• Copy of Bank Passbook or Cancelled Cheque
• Tag No. of Animal
• Any other documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of the scheme?
A: The primary objective is to encourage farmers in Haryana to conserve and develop indigenous breeds of cows and buffaloes.

Q: Who implements the scheme?
A: The scheme is implemented by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of Haryana.

Q: What are the long-term goals of the scheme?
A: The long-term goals include the conservation and upgrading of valuable indigenous germplasm and increasing milk production and overall productivity.

Q: What are the medium-term goals of the scheme?
A: The medium-term goals (within five years) include identifying top-quality germplasm of indigenous breeds and encouraging farmers to rear high-yielding animals of genetic merit.

Q: How are the Murrah buffaloes identified under the scheme?
A: Murrah buffaloes meeting a daily peak yield benchmark of 18 kg are identified with ear tags, along with their progeny.

Q: What incentives are provided for Murrah buffalo owners?
A: Cash incentives ranging from [?]15,000 to [?]30,000 are provided to owners of identified Murrah buffaloes.

Q: How are Hariana, Sahiwal, and Belahi cows identified under the scheme?
A: These cows meeting benchmarks of 8 kg (Hariana), 10 kg (Sahiwal), and 5 kg (Belahi) daily peak yield are identified with ear tags, along with their progeny.

Q: What is the obligation of the beneficiaries under the scheme?
A: Beneficiaries are obliged not to sell the identified animals and their progeny for at least one year.

Q: Are the identified animals insured under the scheme?
A: Yes, identified animals are insured, and part of the insurance premium is borne under the prevailing insurance scheme, with the rest paid by the beneficiary.

Q: What breeds of cows are eligible under the scheme?
A: Only Hariana, Sahiwal, and Belahi breeds are eligible.

Q: What breed of buffalo is eligible under the scheme?
A: Only the Murrah breed is eligible.

Q: What is the age eligibility for applicants?
A: Applicants must be between 18 and 55 years old.

Q: How many animals can an applicant register under the scheme?
A: A maximum of two milch animals (two cows, two buffaloes, or one cow and one buffalo) per applicant are eligible for incentives.

Q: How many times can an incentive be provided for a particular animal?
A: Incentives can be provided only twice in an animal's lifespan.

Q: Can organizations apply for the scheme?
A: No, the scheme is for individual beneficiaries only.

Q: How can one apply online for the scheme?
A: Applications can be submitted online via the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal. https://saralharyana.gov.in/

Q: Where can applications be submitted?
A: Applications can be submitted on the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal or through Common Service Centres, Antodaya Kendra, Atal Sewa Kendra, and e-disha Centres.

Q: What is the jurisdiction for applicants living in a different place than where the animals are kept?
A: The jurisdiction area is the place where the animals are kept within Haryana.

Q: What are the residency requirements for applicants?
A: Applicants must be residents of Haryana.