The main objective of the Desi Cow Rearing Promotion Scheme is to encourage the conservation and breeding of indigenous cow breeds such as Sahiwal, Gir, and Tharparkar. Under this scheme, farmers, livestock rearers, and unemployed youth in Bihar will be provided with self-employment opportunities, contributing to their economic and social upliftment as well as the state's overall development.
The scheme offers financial assistance for setting up a dairy unit with 2 or 4 indigenous cows or heifers (female calves) as follows:
The scheme will be implemented in rural areas of all districts of Bihar.
Eligibility Criteria:
Expenses and Financial Assistance the Scheme:
1. Capital Expenditure (Total Cost of Setting Up One Unit):
| S.No. | Description | Cost (INR) |
| 1 | Purchase of 2 indigenous cows (₹1,00,000 per cow) | ₹ 2,00,000 |
| 2 | Animal insurance (including transit insurance) (6% of purchase cost) | ₹ 12,000 |
| 3 | Cattle shed construction & other expenses | ₹ 30,000 |
| Total Cost | ₹ 2,42,000 |
2. Financial Assistance (Subsidy, Bank Loan & Beneficiary Contribution):
| Description | EBC/SC/ST Beneficiaries | Other Categories |
| Total Cost of the Scheme | ₹ 2,42,000 | ₹ 2,42,000 |
| Beneficiary’s Contribution | ₹12,100 (5%) | ₹24,200 (10%) |
| Bank Loan | ₹2,29,900 (95%) | ₹2,17,800 (90%) |
| Government Subsidy (Back-End) | ₹1,81,500 (75%) | ₹1,21,000 (50%) |
Implementation of the Scheme:
Important Information:
Where to Apply for the Scheme? If you want to benefit from the Desi Cow Rearing Promotion Scheme, you can apply online at dairy.bihar.gov.in. For further details, you may also visit your nearest Animal Husbandry Department office or contact the scheme's helpline number.
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