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Agriculture,Rural & Environment; Women and Child

Rajya Samekit Sahkari Vikas Yojana - Ganga Gaay Mahila Dairy Yojana

The scheme aims to promote dairy entrepreneurship among women, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and general category members of cooperative societies by providing financial assistance through subsidies and loans for the purchase of milch cows and buffaloes.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Uttarakhand

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

The following benefits are provided to members of milk-producing cooperative societies for purchasing cows or buffaloes:: | For members of the general category: | - A grant of 50% and a loan of 40% is approved through the District Cooperative Bank for the establishment of a unit of 2, 3, and 5 dairy animals (including animal purchase, insurance, transportation expenses, cattle shed, milk van, etc.), and the remaining 10% is borne by the beneficiary. | - The dairy department will provide a grant of ₹80,000 for 2 animals, ₹1,23,250 for 3 animals, and ₹2,03,625 for 5 animals. | For Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and women members (of any caste): | - For the establishment of units for 2, 3 and 5 dairy animals (covering animal purchase, insurance, transportation, cattle shed including calf, milk van, etc.), a 75% grant and a 25% loan are approved through the District Cooperative Bank. | - The dairy department will provide funds of ₹1,20,000/- for 2 animals, ₹1,84,875/- for 3 animals, and ₹3,05,438/- for 5 animals. | - A minimum of 2 animals must be purchased, and taking a loan is mandatory to receive the subsidy.

Who can apply

The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.; The applicant must be a member of a milk-producing cooperative society. (Individuals who are not currently members can become eligible by joining a cooperative society.); The applicant must belong to the General, Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, or Women category.; The applicant must intend to purchase cows (with a minimum milk yield of 12 liters per day) or buffaloes (with a minimum milk yield of 10 liters per day).; The applicant must purchase animals from outside the state.; The applicant must purchase a minimum of two (2) animals.; To avail of the subsidy, it is mandatory to take a loan for the purchase of milch animals.

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

Who are eligible beneficiaries?

Women, Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and general category members of milk-producing cooperative societies are eligible.

Is membership in a cooperative society mandatory?

Yes, applicants must be members of a milk cooperative society. Non-members can become eligible by joining the society and paying a membership fee of ₹25.

What is the minimum age for membership?

Applicants must be 18 years or older.

What types of animals can be purchased under the scheme?

Applicants can purchase cows (minimum 12 liters/day milk yield) or buffaloes (minimum 10 liters/day milk yield).

What is the minimum number of animals to be purchased?

A minimum of two animals is required.

Is it mandatory to take a loan to avail the subsidy?

Yes, taking a loan is compulsory to receive the subsidy.

Where can applicants get the application form?

From the milk cooperative society or the nearest District Cooperative Bank.

Who certifies the application?

The Committee Secretary certifies the application after verifying details.

Who provides recommendations for the application?

The Manager/Chief Manager of the Milk Producers Cooperative Union Ltd. and the Assistant Director of Dairy provide recommendations after scrutiny.