Sarkari Yojana

Gau Palan Yojana

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
Uttarakhand
Quick Summary: Uttarakhand's Gau Palan Yojana provides a pregnant milch cow worth ₹40,000/- to eligible SECC-listed beneficiaries, with the state paying 90% (₹36,000/-) and the beneficiary 10% (₹4,000/-).

About Gau Palan Yojana

Introduced by the Department of Animal Husbandry, Government of Uttarakhand, the “Gau Palan Yojana” encourages eligible Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries to take up cow rearing. By funding cow rearing units, it seeks to improve their livelihoods and help them earn more.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Gau Palan Yojana, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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Only residents of Uttarakhand qualify

Only residents of Uttarakhand qualify.

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Applicants must fall under the General, Scheduled Caste…

Applicants must fall under the General, Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe category.

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Inclusion in the SECC (Socio-Economic and Caste Census)…

Inclusion in the SECC (Socio-Economic and Caste Census) category is necessary.

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A genuine interest in rearing cows is expected

A genuine interest in rearing cows is expected.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Gau Palan Yojana provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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Beneficiaries receive a milch cow that is up…

Beneficiaries receive a milch cow that is up to the fourth stage of pregnancy. The total cost is ₹40,000/-, of which the state government pays 90% (₹36,000/-) and the beneficiary pays the remaining 10% (₹4,000/-).

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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1. A valid Aadhaar Card

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Particulars of the bank account

Particulars of the bank account

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A Caste Certificate

A Caste Certificate

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Further supporting documents, where needed

Further supporting documents, where needed

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Offline Application

Applicants can apply for Gau Palan Yojana through the offline application process outlined below.

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Application Process

The proposal must first be put forward at an open meeting of the Gram Sabha. After the Gram Sabha approves it, the beneficiary hands it to the area's Veterinary Officer, Livestock Extension Officer or Gram Panchayat Development Officer, or the Gram Panchayat can submit it for the beneficiary.
The village-level selection committee makes its recommendation, after which the development block-level committee makes the final selection and sends it to the Animal Husbandry Department. Selected beneficiaries are paid the money to buy the cow by Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) within one to two months.
The proposal must be accompanied by the Aadhaar card, bank account details and caste certificate.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References