Pashudhan Mitra Scheme

Launched on 20th June 2013, the scheme "Pashudhan Mitra Scheme" is a livelihood and service-based scheme by the Animal Husbandry Department, Government of Chhattisgarh. The scheme aims to expand veterinary and animal breeding facilities while ensuring efficient service delivery and a strengthened information system through Gausevaks and private artificial insemination workers. It also provides an incentive honorarium to Pashudhan Mitras (working cow-helpers and private artificial insemination workers) to support their livelihood and sustain their interest in the work.