Maintenance Of Pregnant Desi/Indigenous Cow/Buffalo Ration Scheme For BPL Families Belonging To Scheduled Caste (SC) Category

The scheme “Maintenance of Pregnant Desi/Indigenous Cow/Buffalo Ration Scheme for BPL families belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC) category” had been launched by the Department of Animal Husbandry, Government of Himachal Pradesh with the aim to provides a 50% subsidy on a balanced ration for pregnant cows or buffalo during the last trimester of pregnancy. Under this scheme, balanced ration @ 3kg/day/cow or buffalo for maximum of two animals for three months during the last trimester of pregnancy at 50% subsidy of BPL families belonging to the Scheduled Caste category may be provided. Objectives: 1. Increase in milk production thereby providing more economic gains to the farmers. 1. To reduce the inter-calving period which will ultimately result in more calves and higher milk production. 1. To improve the health of pregnant cows & buffaloes so that their full milk production potential can be realized after parturition. 1. To ensure the birth of healthy calves free of diseases and malnutrition so that they grow to become higher-producing animals. 1. As the incentive is being given to Desi/Indigenous cows and buffaloes, the farmers can be motivated to rear such animals. Assumptions: - A balanced ration will be provided @ 3kg/day/cow for three months (last trimester of pregnancy). - The cost will be shared by the Government and beneficiary on a 50:50 basis. - The cost of feed will depend upon the tender/approved rates.