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Mukhyamantri Pragatishil Pashupalak Protsahan Yojana

The "Mukhyamantri Pragatisheel Pashupalak Protsahan Yojana" is an initiative under the "Nand Baba Milk Mission" aimed to encourage the trend of rearing indigenous breed of cows with high quality and productivity in the state & motivate cattle farmers for breed improvement of cows, their better care.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Uttar Pradesh

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Cash awards ranging from ₹10,000 to ₹15,000 per cow for high productivity and improved breeds.

Who can apply

The applicant should be a resident of Uttar Pradesh.; The age of the applicant should be 18 years or above.; Only individual cattle farmers will be eligible, but groups, firms, or organizations will not eligible.; Only indigenous breed of cows like Gir, Sahiwal, Haryana, Gangatiri, and Tharparkar species are eligible.; The cattle farmers of the state can avail the benefit of this incentive amount only once for a maximum of 02 cows.; The cattle farmers will be eligible to receive an incentive amount only once in the lifetime of the cow.

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?

Any resident of Uttar Pradesh who is over 18 years old and rears indigenous breeds of cows like Gir, Sahiwal, Haryana, Gangatiri, or Tharparkar is eligible to apply for the scheme.

How much financial incentive can a cattle rearer receive per cow?

A cattle rearer can receive a financial incentive ranging from [?]10,000 to [?]15,000 per cow.

Can organizations or groups apply for this scheme?

No, the scheme is only open to individual cattle farmers. Groups, firms, or organizations are not eligible.

Is the incentive available for cows in any lactation period?

The incentive is available only for cows in their first, second, or third lactation period.

What is the application process for this scheme?

Applications can be submitted offline to the Chief Development Officer or Chief Veterinary Officer of the concerned district.

How long do applicants have to submit their application after the cow’s calving?

Applicants must submit their application within 45 days of the cow's calving.

What is the verification process for determining milk productivity?

The milk productivity of the cow is verified on-site by a committee. The productivity is measured over four milkings (morning and evening) for two consecutive days.

Can an applicant receive the incentive more than once for the same cow?

No, an applicant can receive the incentive only once in the lifetime of the cow.

What is the role of the Nand Baba Milk Mission in this scheme?

The Nand Baba Milk Mission Society is the nodal agency responsible for implementing and monitoring the scheme.

How are the applications verified on-site?

The verification is conducted by a committee comprising the Senior Milk Inspector, Livestock Extension Officer, and other designated officials. They determine the cow's productivity through on-site inspection.

How long does it take to receive the incentive after application approval?

The incentive is disbursed within a month through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) after the application is approved and verified.