Special Livestock Insurance Scheme
"Special Livestock Insurance Scheme" is a welfare initiative targeting SC families engaged in livestock rearing. The scheme provides free insurance for livestock, enhancing the economic security of resource-poor SC families. The scheme covers milch animals, sheep, goats, pigs, camels, etc;
About This Scheme
Benefits
₹5.5 L
1. Free Insurance Coverage: For livestock owned by Scheduled Caste families, ensuring financial protection in case of animal loss.1. Employment Support: Covers livestock units established under the “Scheme for Providing Employment Opportunities to Scheduled Castes (SCSP).”1. Wide Coverage: Includes dairy, piggery, sheep, goat units, milch buffalo, cattle, pack animals, and camels.1. Publicity and Awareness: ₹5,50,000/- allocated for widespread publicity to ensure maximum participation.1. Veterinary Support: Honorarium to Veterinary Surgeons for health and post-mortem certificates.1. Cost-Free to Beneficiaries: Entire costs related to insurance premiums, publicity, and veterinary support are borne by the State Government.
Eligibility
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Required Documents
- ✦Proof of Scheduled Caste status.
- ✦Livestock ownership documents (e.g., purchase receipt or ownership affidavit).
- ✦Health certificate issued by a designated Veterinary Surgeon.
- ✦Identification proof of the applicant.
- ✦Address proof.
- ✦Post-mortem report in case of claim filing.
- ✦Application form duly filled and signed.
- ✦Recent passport-sized photograph of the applicant.
✦ Required ◦ Optional
How to Apply
Quick Info
- Level
- Central Government
- Max benefit
- ₹5.5 L