Uttam Pashu Puraskar Yojana

Description
The scheme “Uttam Pashu Puraskar Yojana” was launched by the Department of Animal Husbandry, Government of Himachal Pradesh to provide incentives and encouragement to livestock Owners for rearing good quality high yielding animals. Implementation Strategy: - Funds will be released to the Controlling Officers as per Physical Targets fixed for each district. - Under the scheme, cattle/buffaloes yielding more than 15 Kg or more per day as peak yield will be recorded. - Milk Recording will be done at the veterinary Hospital/Dispensaries of the Animal Husbandry Department. - The Milk Recording can be carried out at any time during the lactation period. - The prize will be admissible to a maximum of two animals per farmer. - The recording of milk production would be done by a committee consisting of: o Veterinary Officer of the area. o Veterinary Pharmacist/GPVA of the concerned institution area. o Representative of the local body to be verified by the concerned Senior Veterinary Officer. - Milk production shall be recorded for four consecutive timings Morning and Evening and an average of three milkings would be counted for the calculation of the peak yield. - Detail of all eligible animals duly verified by the Senior Veterinary Officer will be submitted to the concerned deputy Director AH/B for distribution of Prizes money. - A cash prize of ₹1000/- per Cattle Buffaloes will be given to animals giving 15 liters or more milk per day. Prizes will be transferred to the bank account of the selected owners. - Male calves born to these high-yielding dams can be procured and reared at sperm stations.

Benefits
• Livestock owners of Cattle/Buffaloes giving 15 liters or more milk per day will be awarded a cash prize of ₹1000/- per Cow/Buffalo.
• The prize will be admissible to a maximum of two animals per farmer.
• Prizes will be transferred to the bank account of the selected owners.

Eligibility Criteria
1. The beneficiary should be a permanent resident of Himachal Pradesh.
2. The beneficiary/livestock owner of Cattle/Buffaloes giving 15 liters or more milk per day is eligible to apply under the scheme.
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Required Documents
• Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID Card, etc.
• Copy of Bank Passbook
• Residence proof
• BPL Certificate
• Caste/Category certificate

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the objective of the scheme?
A: The objective of this scheme is to provide incentives and encouragement to livestock owners for rearing good quality high-yielding animals.

Q: By which department was this scheme launched?
A: Department of Animal Husbandry, Government of Himachal Pradesh

Q: Who is eligible under this scheme?
A: The livestock owner of Cattle/Buffaloes giving 15 liters or more milk per day is eligible to apply under the scheme.

Q: What is the benefit of this scheme?
A: Livestock owners of Cattle/Buffaloes giving 15 liters or more milk per day will be awarded a Cash prize of [?]1000/- per Cow/Buffalo.

Q: How will the cattle/buffaloes yielding be recorded?
A: Under the scheme, cattle/buffaloes yielding more than 15 Kg or more per day as peak yield will be recorded.

Q: Where will the milk recording be done?
A: Milk recording will be done at the veterinary Hospital/Dispensaries of the Animal Husbandry Department.

Q: When will the milk recording be carried out?
A: The milk recording can be carried out at any time during the lactation period.

Q: How many animals per farmer will the prize be given under the scheme?
A: The prize will be admissible to a maximum of two animals per farmer.

Q: How will the milk production be recorded under this scheme?
A: Milk production shall be recorded for four consecutive timings (Morning and Evening) and an average of three milkings would be counted for the calculation of the peak yield.

Q: How can I apply under the scheme?
A: The beneficiary may apply online mode. (https://hpahdbt.hp.gov.in/Home/BeneficiariesRegistration)