The “Compensation in Animal Death” scheme introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, provides financial assistance to animal breeders who suffer livestock losses due to natural disasters, diseases, or poisoning.
About This Scheme
The “Compensation in Animal Death” scheme introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, supports livestock owners whose animals die due to natural disasters such as floods, droughts, earthquakes, or cyclones; diseases like anthrax and bird flu, poisoning, including food poisoning, snake bites, and chemical poisoning. The compensation is provided through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to eligible beneficiaries.
Benefits
| Details of Animal | Compensation Per Animal | Compensation Limit For One Family |
| Large Dairy animals (Cow/Buffalo/Camel) | βΉ37,500/- | maximum for 3 animals |
| Small Dairy animals (Sheep/Goat) | βΉ4,000/- | maximum for 30 animals |
| Large Non-milch Animals (Horse, Camel, Bullock) | βΉ32,000/- | maximum for 3 animals |
| Small non-milch animals (Calf, Buffalo calf, Heifer, Donkey) | βΉ20,000/- | maximum for 3 animals |
| Poultry-Ducks (Adult) | βΉ100/- | maximum for 100 birds (within a limit of βΉ10,000/-) |
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must be a registered livestock owner or breeder.
The animalβs death must be due to natural disasters such as floods, droughts, earthquakes, or cyclones; diseases like anthrax and bird flu; poisoning, including food poisoning, snake bites, and chemical poisoning.
Application Process
Apply Offline
Contact the nearest Veterinary Dispensaries and attach the documents as per the instruction of the Veterinary Officer.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in