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Gopal Ratna Award Scheme

"Gopal Ratna Award Scheme" intends to appreciate the achievement of Dairy Farmers for the highest individual milk production by undertaking scientific Dairy Farming in the State of Goa and encouraging youth to take up the Dairy Business.

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About This Scheme

"Gopal Ratna Award Scheme" by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, Govt. of Goa. This scheme was introduced in order to honour the eminent personalities in the field of Dairy Farming. This scheme intends to appreciate the achievement of Dairy Farmers for the highest individual milk production by undertaking scientific Dairy Farming in the State of Goa and encouraging youth to take up the Dairy Business. > Objectives 1. To honour the eminent personalities in the field of Dairy Farming. 1. To felicitate and appreciate the dairy farmers for achieving the highest milk production by undertaking scientific Dairy Farming in the State. 1. To encourage the dairy farmers to undertake Dairy activities as a Business. 1. To make the State self-sufficient in milk production.

Benefits

₹1.0 L

The selected dairy farmer shall be honoured with the “Gopal Ratna Award” constituting a Certificate of Appreciation, Memento and cash prize of ₹ 1,00,000/-.
The award will be conferred upon the selected beneficiary on Independence Day i.e. 15th August at the hands of the Honourable Chief Minister of the State.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

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Evidence of Membership from a registered Dairy Co-operative Society/ Bachat Gat/ Self Help Groups.
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Records showing details of the number of animals, stage of lactation of each animal, milk yield, date of calving, address of cattle shed etc.
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Residential Certificate.
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Proof of registration of dairy farm with the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Step 1: The interested applicant should visit the Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, Govt. of Goa, Pashusamvardhan Bhavan, MG Roa, Patto, Panaji, Goa 403001.

Step 2: Take a print of the proforma of the application form, or request a hard copy from the Area Officer of the Department.

Step 3: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest if required).

Step 4: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the Area Officer of the Department.

Quick Info

Level: State Government
Max benefit: ₹1.0 L