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Scheme for Conservation and Development of Indigenous Cattle and Murrah Development

The scheme 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.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Haryana

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Cash incentives at the following rates in different slabs would be provided to the owners of the recorded Murrah Buffaloes as below: | Sl. No.Slabs of Lactation yield in Kg (Peak Yield in Kg)Incentive Money (₹)118 to 22 Kg₹15,000/-2>22 to 25 Kg₹20,000/-3Above 25 Kg₹30,000/-2. Cash incentives at the following rates in different slabs would be provided to the owners of the recorded Cows of different Indigenous breeds as below: (Hariana Cows) | Sl. No.Slabs of peak Yield in KgIncentive Money (₹)18 to 10 Kg₹10,000/-2>10 to 12 Kg₹15,000/-3Above 12 Kg₹20,000/-3. Sahiwal Cows | Sl. No.Slabs of peak Yield in KgIncentive Money (₹)110 to 12 Kg₹10,000/-2>12 to 15 Kg₹15,000/-3Above 15 Kg₹20,000/-4. Belahi Cows | Sl. No.Slabs of peak Yield in KgIncentive Money (₹)15 to 8 Kg₹5,000/-2>8 to 10 Kg₹10,000/-3Above 10 Kg₹15,000/-In lieu of the cash incentive provided, the owner would be under obligation not to sell the recorded Indigenous Cow/Murrah Buffalo and its male progeny at least for one year. The beneficiary would be further bound to look after the male calf properly and the Department will have the first right to purchase it. In case, the beneficiary does not abide by the contract i.e. disposes of the identified Indigenous Cow/Murrah Buffalo and/or its male calf, he would not be eligible for the cash incentive. The owners of the recorded cows/buffaloes would be required to breed their animals through artificial insemination by the Government.

Who can apply

The applicant must be a resident of Haryana.; The applicant must be of the age of 18 - 55 years.; 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.; 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.; The cows must be true to Hariana, Sahiwal, or Belahi breed and buffalo must be of Murrah Breed only.; 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.; The scheme is individual beneficiary-oriented.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What is the objective of the scheme?

The primary objective is to encourage farmers in Haryana to conserve and develop indigenous breeds of cows and buffaloes.

Who implements the scheme?

The scheme is implemented by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of Haryana.

What are the long-term goals of the scheme?

The long-term goals include the conservation and upgrading of valuable indigenous germplasm and increasing milk production and overall productivity.

What are the medium-term goals of the scheme?

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.

How are the Murrah buffaloes identified under the scheme?

Murrah buffaloes meeting a daily peak yield benchmark of 18 kg are identified with ear tags, along with their progeny.

What incentives are provided for Murrah buffalo owners?

Cash incentives ranging from [?]15,000 to [?]30,000 are provided to owners of identified Murrah buffaloes.

How are Hariana, Sahiwal, and Belahi cows identified under the scheme?

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.

What is the obligation of the beneficiaries under the scheme?

Beneficiaries are obliged not to sell the identified animals and their progeny for at least one year.

Are the identified animals insured under the scheme?

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.

What breeds of cows are eligible under the scheme?

Only Hariana, Sahiwal, and Belahi breeds are eligible.

What breed of buffalo is eligible under the scheme?

Only the Murrah breed is eligible.

What is the age eligibility for applicants?

Applicants must be between 18 and 55 years old.

How many animals can an applicant register under the scheme?

A maximum of two milch animals (two cows, two buffaloes, or one cow and one buffalo) per applicant are eligible for incentives.

How many times can an incentive be provided for a particular animal?

Incentives can be provided only twice in an animal's lifespan.

Can organizations apply for the scheme?

No, the scheme is for individual beneficiaries only.

How can one apply online for the scheme?

Applications can be submitted online via the Antyodaya-SARAL Portal. https://saralharyana.gov.in/

Where can applications be submitted?

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

What is the jurisdiction for applicants living in a different place than where the animals are kept?

The jurisdiction area is the place where the animals are kept within Haryana.

What are the residency requirements for applicants?

Applicants must be residents of Haryana.