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Mukhyamantri Svadeshi Gau Samvardhan Yojana

The "Mukhyamantri Svadeshi Gau Samvardhan Yojana" under the "Nand Baba Milk Mission" aims to enhance milk productivity and per capita milk availability in Uttar Pradesh by encouraging the purchase of indigenous improved breed cows from outside the state and employment opportunities in rural areas.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Uttar Pradesh

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Grants covering up to 40% of the total cost per unit (maximum ₹80,000), which includes purchasing cows, transportation, insurance, fodder cutting machine, and shed construction. | Note 1: One unit means 02 cows of indigenous improved breed per beneficiary and the unit cost is considered to be approximately 2 lakhs. | Note 2: The grant will be released directly into the bank account of the concerned beneficiary through DBT within a month by the State Program Management Unit.

Who can apply

The applicant should be a resident of Uttar Pradesh.; The age of the applicant should be 18 years or above.; The milk producer/animal rearer should have adequate space/shed available for keeping the animals.; The milk producer/animal husbandry should not already have more than 02 cows of indigenous advanced breed like Gir, Sahiwal, Haryana, Tharparkar and F-1 cow of hybrid breed.; The applicant should purchase an indigenous improved breed of cows from outside the state.; The applicant should purchase cows of indigenous improved breed of first or second calving.; The applicant should purchase disease-free and healthy cows.; The applicant should take animal insurance for all the cows purchased for 03 years.; The applicant should take the transit insurance for the cattle rearer to get for bringing the cows from the place of purchase/state to the place of establishment of the unit.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

Which breeds of cows are eligible under this scheme?

The scheme includes Gir, Sahiwal, Haryana, and Tharparkar cows.

What are the eligibility criteria for applicants?

Applicants must be residents of Uttar Pradesh, aged above 18 years, and must not already own more than 2 cows of indigenous advanced breeds.

How many cows can a beneficiary purchase under this scheme?

A beneficiary can set up an animal husbandry unit with a maximum of 2 cows.

What is the maximum grant available per unit?

The permissible grant per unit is 40% of the total cost, up to a maximum of [?]80,000.

What is the selection process for beneficiaries?

50% of the beneficiaries will be women. If applications exceed the target, selection will be through an e-lottery conducted by the District Executive Committee.

How will beneficiaries be informed about their selection?

Selected beneficiaries will receive a selection letter from the Deputy Dairy Development Officer or the Chief Veterinary Officer.

What is the procedure for purchasing the cows?

Beneficiaries must purchase the cows within 2 months of receiving the selection letter and ensure proper identification through ear tagging.

What is the process for grant distribution?

After purchasing the cows, beneficiaries must apply for the grant with the necessary documents. The grant will be released directly into their bank accounts through DBT after verification.

What happens if the assets are sold or transferred before 3 years?

The grant will be recovered by the District Executive Committee as per rules.

How will the implementation of the scheme be monitored?

The Nanda baba Milk Mission Society will be the nodal agency for implementation and monitoring.

What is the deadline for submitting the grant application post-purchase?

The application for the grant must be submitted within a maximum of 1 month after purchasing the cows.

What identification system is required for the cows?

Ear tagging through microchips or any recognized system of identification is mandatory.

Where will the advertisement for the scheme be published?

Advertisements will be published state-wide, available on the departmental portal and the mission's portal, and displayed on notice boards of relevant offices.

How will the selection be verified?

Verification will be done on-site by a joint committee of the Deputy Dairy Development Officer and a nominated Veterinary Officer.

What identification system is required for the cows?

Ear tagging through microchips or any recognized system of identification is mandatory.