Jharkhand Mukhyamantri Pashudhan Vikas Yojana

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

Jharkhand Mukhyamantri Pashudhan Vikas Yojana is an important scheme of the Jharkhand Government aimed at increasing the income of rural farmers and livestock owners and creating employment opportunities through animal husbandry. Under the scheme, eligible beneficiaries can receive government assistance for various livestock activities, including cattle, buffalo, goat, pig, poultry, and duck farming. The benefits are provided in different districts based on the government notifications issued from time to time.

Under the scheme, beneficiaries receive government subsidies to purchase animals and start dairy or other livestock units. Depending on the scheme component, government assistance generally ranges from 50% to 90%. The actual subsidy rate is determined based on the beneficiary category, scheme component, and provisions applicable for the respective financial year. Beneficiaries belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and certain special categories may receive higher subsidies under some components.

The Mukhyamantri Pashudhan Vikas Yojana may also assist essential facilities related to livestock farming, along with the distribution of dairy animals and support for dairy farming. These facilities may include chaff cutters, milking machines, paneer and khoya-making units, vermicompost units, water facilities, and other livestock equipment. Some dairy components also provide for the construction of animal sheds in coordination with VB G RAM G (MGNREGA).

Eligible beneficiaries are selected according to the prescribed process in the respective district. Under several components, beneficiaries are recommended at the Gram Sabha or Panchayat level before selection at the block and district levels. For dairy animal-related schemes, selected beneficiaries may have to complete the prescribed training, while the purchase of animals is carried out according to the procedure decided by the government. The approved subsidy may be transferred directly to the beneficiary's bank account through DBT, as per the applicable rules.

Eligibility criteria, subsidy rates, available scheme components, required documents, and application deadlines may vary depending on the district and the government notification for the respective financial year. Therefore, applicants should check the latest official notification issued for their district before applying.

Important Update:

For the financial year 2026-27, applications under the Mukhyamantri Pashudhan Vikas Yojana in Garhwa district can be submitted until 5:00 PM on 20 August 2026. Applicants must submit the prescribed application form along with the required documents and the recommendation of the Gram Sabha/Panchayat-level committee to the concerned Block Animal Husbandry Office.

Scheme Benefits

• Eligible beneficiaries receive a government subsidy of 75% to 90% for purchasing milch cows or buffaloes.
• Under Kamdhenu Dairy Farming, a subsidy of 50% to 75% is provided for setting up dairy units with 5 or 10 milch animals.
• Eligible livestock owners can receive subsidies for facilities and equipment such as chaff cutters, milking machines, paneer and khoya units, vermicompost units, deep boring, and cow mats.
• The scheme provides for convergence with VB G RAM G (MGNREGA) for the construction of animal sheds for dairy animals.
• The approved subsidy amount is transferred directly to the beneficiary's bank account through DBT.

Major Components Covered Under the Scheme

The scheme covers various livestock and dairy farming activities. The available scheme components, subsidy rates, and application conditions may vary by district based on the government notification issued for the respective financial year.

• Goat Farming: Distribution of one unit consisting of 4 high-breed female goats and 1 male goat.
• Pig Farming: Distribution of one unit consisting of 4 high-breed female pigs and 1 male pig.
• Duck Distribution: Distribution of 15 ducklings to each beneficiary.
• Two Milch Cows/Buffaloes Distribution Scheme: Eligible rural women can receive two milch cows/buffaloes in two phases, with a gap of six months between the two phases.
• Kamdhenu Dairy Farming - Mini Dairy: A total of 5 milch cows/buffaloes are provided in two phases, with 3 animals in the first phase and 2 in the second phase.
• Manual and Power-Operated Chaff Cutter Distribution: Subsidy is provided for fodder-cutting machines, including both manual and electric models.
• Assistance Scheme for Progressive Dairy Farmers: Subsidies are provided for milking machines, paneer and khoya-making units, vermicompost units, deep boring, and cow mats.
• Animal Shed Construction Assistance: Assistance is provided for constructing sheds for dairy animals through convergence with available VB-G RAM G (MGNREGA) funds.

Detailed Subsidy Rates

The exact subsidy rates for milch cows/buffaloes, dairy units, chaff cutters, and dairy equipment are given below. These rates are applicable in Garhwa district for the financial year 2026-27 as per the applicable provisions. Subsidy rates, scheme components, and beneficiary conditions may vary in other districts.

Two Milch Cows/Buffaloes Distribution Scheme

Kamdhenu Dairy Farming, Mini Dairy (5 Cows/Buffaloes) and Midi Dairy (10 Cows/Buffaloes)

Manual and Electric Chaff Cutters

Assistance Scheme for Progressive Dairy Farmers

Eligibility Requirements

• The applicant must be a farmer or livestock owner residing in Jharkhand.
• The applicant must have the basic livestock farming infrastructure required for the respective scheme component.
• For the milch animal scheme, the applicant must have an approved animal shed and submit the required land details and documents related to the shed.
• For dairy schemes involving 5 and 10 milch animals, the applicant must have the required number of improved or crossbred milch animals and the necessary infrastructure as prescribed under the scheme.
• For the Assistance Scheme for Progressive Dairy Farmers, the applicant must have at least 5 milch cows/buffaloes along with the required infrastructure.
• For a manual chaff cutter, the applicant must have at least 5 milch cows/buffaloes, while at least 10 milch cows/buffaloes are required for an electric chaff cutter.
• Special-category beneficiaries under the Two Milch Cows/Buffaloes Scheme must provide valid proof of their respective category. These categories include families affected by disasters, fire incidents, or road accidents, abandoned women, and women with disabilities.
• Selected beneficiaries must complete the prescribed training. They will not be eligible to purchase the respective milch animals without a valid training certificate.
• Beneficiaries will be selected based on the recommendation of the Gram Sabha/Panchayat-level committee, followed by the prescribed block-level process and approval by the district-level committee.

Special Eligibility for Rural Women

Rural women applying for the Two Milch Cows/Buffaloes Scheme must submit a separate self-certified declaration form. In this declaration, the woman applicant must select the applicable category from the following:

• Local resident.
• Abandoned woman.
• Disaster-affected.
• Woman with a disability.
• Family affected by a fire incident.
• Small/marginal farmer family.
• Family affected by a road accident.

Women applying under a special category must provide valid proof of the respective category. To receive the prescribed 90% subsidy under the scheme, the applicant must fulfil the conditions applicable to the respective special category.

Ineligibility

• Beneficiaries who have received benefits under a similar state or central government scheme during the previous 5 years will not be eligible for the respective scheme.
• Under the Two Milch Cows/Buffaloes Scheme, a family will not be eligible if any of its members is an institutional landholder.
• A family will not be eligible for the Two Milch Cows/Buffaloes Scheme if any of its members is currently or was previously holding a prescribed constitutional post.
• A family will not be eligible if any of its members is an employee of the Central or State Government, a public sector undertaking, or a government autonomous body and falls under the specified employee category.
• A family will not be eligible under the prescribed conditions if any of its members receives a monthly pension of ₹10,000 or more.
• A family will not be eligible for the Two Milch Cows/Buffaloes Scheme if any of its members paid income tax during the previous assessment year.
• A family will not be eligible for the respective scheme if any of its members is engaged in a prescribed registered profession such as a doctor, engineer, lawyer, chartered accountant, or architect.
• Incomplete applications or applications submitted after the prescribed deadline will not be accepted.

Required Documents

• Prescribed application form, duly filled with accurate information and signed by the applicant.
• Local residence certificate.
• Photocopy of the Aadhaar Card.
• Caste certificate for applicants belonging to Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes.
• Clear photocopy of the land receipt or relevant land documents required for the construction of the animal shed.
• Copy of the resolution and recommendation passed during the Gram Sabha/Panchayat-level committee meeting, bearing the required signatures and official stamp.
• Relevant certificate for special-category beneficiaries, such as proof related to disaster, fire incident, road accident, abandoned woman, or disability.
• Recent passport-size photograph.
• Geo-tagged photographs of the animals and animal shed, wherever applicable.

Selection Process

• First, the Gram Sabha/Panchayat-level committee of the concerned Panchayat recommends a list of eligible applicants.
• The recommendation is then forwarded to the concerned block-level committee for further processing.
• The final selection is made by the district-level committee constituted under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner.
• Along with the recommendation for milch animals, a recommendation for the construction of the animal shed is also mandatory.
• After receiving the selection notification, the beneficiary must deposit their share in the escrow account within 1 month. If the beneficiary fails to deposit the required contribution within this period, the next beneficiary from the waiting list will be selected in their place.
• Milch animals must be purchased from an animal seller registered/listed with the Directorate of Dairy Development. The purchase process will be completed only after the animal has been milked continuously three times and the beneficiary is fully satisfied with the animal.

Steps to Apply

Beneficiaries can apply for the Mukhyamantri Pashudhan Vikas Yojana through the offline mode. The application process must be completed according to the latest government notification issued for the respective district.

1. Obtain the prescribed application form and fill in all the required information correctly.
2. Attach clear photocopies of the required documents and relevant certificates with the application form.
3. Attach a signed and stamped copy of the resolution and recommendation passed by the Gram Sabha or Panchayat-level committee meeting.
4. Submit the completed application form to the concerned Block Animal Husbandry Office within the prescribed deadline.
5. After the recommendation of the Gram Sabha/Panchayat, the application will be verified and recommended at the block level, following which the district-level committee will make the final selection of beneficiaries.
6. Selected beneficiaries under dairy schemes involving 2, 5, or 10 milch animals must complete the prescribed training.
7. After final selection, the beneficiary must deposit the prescribed contribution into the Escrow Account within one month.
8. After completing the required procedures and training, the beneficiary can purchase milch animals from the prescribed registered or listed animal seller.
9. Incomplete applications or applications received after the prescribed deadline will not be considered.

Important Form

• Jharkhand Mukhyamantri Pashudhan Vikas Yojana Application Form

Relevant Links

• Jharkhand Mukhyamantri Pashudhan Vikas Yojana Details
• Jharkhand Mukhyamantri Pashudhan Vikas Yojana Guidelines
• Jharkhand Mukhyamantri Pashudhan Vikas Yojana Garhwa District Guidelines
• Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperative, Government of Jharkhand

Contact Information

• For more information, applicants can contact the concerned Block Animal Husbandry Office, the District Animal Husbandry Officer/District Dairy Development Office, or the Panchayat Mukhiya.