Sarkari Yojana
Gomantak Govsamvardhan Yojana
About Gomantak Govsamvardhan Yojana
Goa’s Department of Animal Husbandry launched the “Gomantak Govsamvardhan Yojana” to preserve the State’s Local Breeds of Cattle by getting Dairy Farmers and individuals to raise them, supplying feed, fodder and water every day on their own land and in their own cattle sheds. Beneficiaries receive ₹80/- per animal per day, released every quarter, towards upkeep such as feed, fodder and other miscellaneous expenses, for up to 05 Local Breed Cattle per family. To apply, a fully completed form and a Notarized Agreement Bond must be handed to the Assistant Director or Veterinary Officer of the local area.
Scheme Overview
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Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Gomantak Govsamvardhan Yojana, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Applicants must be Dairy Farmers or Individuals from…
Applicants must be Dairy Farmers or Individuals from the State of Goa.
Bonafide residence in Goa for at least the…
Bonafide residence in Goa for at least the last 15 years is required.
The applicant should own non-descript cattle or Shwet…
The applicant should own non-descript cattle or Shwet Kapila cattle.
A cattle shed meeting Bureau of Indian Standard…
A cattle shed meeting Bureau of Indian Standard requirements is necessary.
The scheme covers rural areas as well as…
The scheme covers rural areas as well as Class C and B Municipalities.
Anyone rearing more than 25 cattle has to…
Anyone rearing more than 25 cattle has to comply with Pollution Control Board norms. Where applications in a district cover more than 250 cattle, priority may be fixed according to the beneficiary's grazing area. Reservation
Of the 250 cattle allotted per district, 12%…
Of the 250 cattle allotted per district, 12% are set aside for the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
Of the 250 cattle allotted per district, 2%…
Of the 250 cattle allotted per district, 2% are set aside for the Scheduled Castes (SC) respectively.
If the reserved categories show no demand, the…
If the reserved categories show no demand, the slots are filled under the general component.
Benefits Provided
Gomantak Govsamvardhan Yojana provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
₹80/- per animal for each day is paid…
₹80/- per animal for each day is paid as financial assistance.
The amount meets the upkeep of Local Breed…
The amount meets the upkeep of Local Breed Cattle, combining feed, fodder and other miscellaneous costs into a single component.
The cattle will be microchipped or ear-tagged by…
The cattle will be microchipped or ear-tagged by the area Assistant Director, Veterinary Officer, or a Veterinary Assistant of the Veterinary Hospital/Dispensary sub-centres acting on the Assistant Director's or Veterinary Officer's instructions.
The subsidy is paid into the beneficiary's account
The subsidy is paid into the beneficiary's account.
Payments are made every quarter
Payments are made every quarter.
Each month, the area Assistant Director or Veterinary…
Each month, the area Assistant Director or Veterinary Officer visits the cattle shed and files the quarterly report (in Annexure “A”) so that the subsidy can be released. Benefit Limitations
A family can be covered for no more…
A family can be covered for no more than 05 Local Breed Cattle in total.
The Government may limit how many cows each…
The Government may limit how many cows each applicant can rear.
In the financial year 2024-2025, the scheme is…
In the financial year 2024-2025, the scheme is capped at 250 cows per District, with increases later depending on response. Conditions
Cattle have to be stall-fed in the shed…
Cattle have to be stall-fed in the shed or kept inside the paddock area.
Housing must follow the Bureau of Indian Standards'…
Housing must follow the Bureau of Indian Standards' approved cattle housing regulations.
Animals must be kept in a way that…
Animals must be kept in a way that allows the local area Assistant Director or Veterinary Officer of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services to inspect and count them easily.
Regular vaccination of the Local Breed Cattle is…
Regular vaccination of the Local Breed Cattle is compulsory; refusing it results in immediate loss of all scheme benefits, including any that were due.
If the Local Breeds Cattle are found roaming…
If the Local Breeds Cattle are found roaming outside the paddock area, benefits stop at once and the farmer will be excluded from the Scheme in future.
One-Time Exemption
One-Time Exemption: If an animal got loose for reasons outside the owner's control, a single chance is allowed, on a written request with photographic proof of the animals, recommended by the Area Officer and addressed to the Director, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Required At The Time Of Application
A Residence Certificate issued by the Competent Authority
A Residence Certificate issued by the Competent Authority.
The completed consent form for seeding and authenticating…
The completed consent form for seeding and authenticating the Aadhar/UID Number.
A photocopy of the bank passbook's first page
A photocopy of the bank passbook's first page.
A photograph of the cattle shed certified by…
A photograph of the cattle shed certified by the Area Assistant Director/Area Veterinary Officer.
The Notarized Agreement Bond
The Notarized Agreement Bond.
A passport-size photograph
A passport-size photograph.
Receipt for the ₹50/- application processing fee
Receipt for the ₹50/- application processing fee. Required For Continuation/Exemption
The owner's written request with photographic proof of…
The owner's written request with photographic proof of the animals, recommended by the Area Officer.
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Gomantak Govsamvardhan Yojana through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Form Submission - Obtain the prescribed application…
Application Form Submission
Obtain the prescribed application form and complete it fully, giving all relevant particulars such as the permanent address where the cattle shed stands and bank account details.
Hand the completed form, with every required document and the Notarized Agreement Bond, to the local area Assistant Director or Veterinary Officer of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services.
Payment of Application Fee - A non-refundable processing…
Payment of Application Fee
A non-refundable processing fee of ₹50/- has to be paid.
Attach the fee receipt or payment proof to the application form.
Verification Survey and Recommendation - The area Assistant…
Verification Survey and Recommendation
The area Assistant Director or Veterinary Officer carries out a compulsory verification survey of the premises and the number of local breed cattle, checking that the shed meets the prescribed housing guidelines.
If the inspection is satisfactory, the officer recommends the application and forwards the full file to the Director of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services for final sanction.
Microchipping or Ear Tagging - After approval, the…
Microchipping or Ear Tagging
After approval, the Local Breed Cattle are microchipped or ear-tagged by the area Assistant Director, Veterinary Officer, or Veterinary Assistant.
Without this procedure, the cattle cannot qualify for the Scheme's financial benefit.
Disbursement
The area Assistant Director or Veterinary Officer inspects the cattle shed every month to confirm compliance and keep benefits flowing.
A quarterly progress report (Annexure “A”) is prepared by the officer to confirm the cattle are present and properly maintained.
Once this quarterly report is approved, the subsidy worked out is credited straight to the beneficiary's savings bank account.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.