Uttar Pradesh Mukhyamantri Sahbhagita Yojana

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

Mukhyamantri Sahbhagita Yojana, also known as the Mukhyamantri Nirashrit/Besahara Gauvansh Sahbhagita Yojana, is a Government of Uttar Pradesh initiative aimed at encouraging public participation in the protection, care, and maintenance of destitute and abandoned cattle. The scheme is implemented through the Animal Husbandry Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh. Under the scheme, willing cattle rearers are provided cattle from cow shelters so that they can keep the animals at their own premises and take responsibility for their proper care and maintenance.

The objective of the Uttar Pradesh Mukhyamantri Sahbhagita Yojana is to promote proper care and protection of destitute and abandoned cattle. Under the scheme, willing individuals can take cattle from cow shelters and take responsibility for their rearing and maintenance. The government provides financial assistance of ₹50 per head of cattle per day towards the maintenance and upkeep of such cattle. The assistance is transferred directly to the beneficiary's bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Thus, beneficiaries who take responsibility for the care of cattle receive financial support from the government towards their maintenance.

Under the scheme, a beneficiary can receive a maximum of 4 cattle. At the current assistance rate, the amount works out to approximately ₹1,500 per head of cattle for 30 days and approximately ₹6,000 for four cattle. Since the government has fixed the assistance rate at ₹50 per head per day, these amounts are calculated on the basis of 30 days. The purpose of this assistance is to provide financial support towards the maintenance and upkeep of the cattle kept by the beneficiary under the scheme.

The Uttar Pradesh Mukhyamantri Sahbhagita Yojana is also linked with the Poshan Mission. Under this arrangement, selected malnourished families under the Poshan Mission are provided with milch cattle. This helps improve the availability of milk for these families while also providing financial support for cattle maintenance. The initiative therefore supports both the nutritional needs of selected families and the protection of destitute cattle.

Similarly, the Animal Husbandry Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh, also operates the Uttar Pradesh Kamdhenu Dairy Scheme and the Uttar Pradesh Gopalak Yojana. The Kamdhenu Dairy Scheme provides subsidy and loan support for setting up dairy units, while the Gopalak Yojana provides bank loan assistance of up to ₹9 lakh for starting a dairy farming business.

Scheme Benefits

The Mukhyamantri Sahbhagita Scheme provides direct financial assistance to cattle rearers, along with broader benefits for farmers and their families. The major benefits are:

• Maintenance Assistance: Financial assistance of ₹50 per cattle per day is provided for cattle maintenance.
• Maximum 4 Cattle: A beneficiary can receive a maximum of 4 cattle under the scheme.
• DBT Payment: The assistance amount is transferred directly to the beneficiary's bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
• Linkage with Poshan Mission: Selected malnourished families under the Poshan Mission are provided with milch cattle.
• Public Participation in Cattle Rearing: Willing individuals can participate in the care and maintenance of destitute cattle.
• Cattle from Cow Shelters: Eligible/selected beneficiaries are provided cattle from designated cow shelters.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants seeking benefits under the Uttar Pradesh Mukhyamantri Sahbhagita Yojana must meet the prescribed eligibility conditions:

• The applicant must have experience in cattle rearing.
• The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttar Pradesh.
• The applicant must have adequate space to keep the cattle.
• The applicant/willing individual must be ready to take responsibility for the care and maintenance of cattle.
• Under the Poshan Mission, malnourished families can also be provided with milch cattle.
• The beneficiary must have a bank account, as the financial assistance is transferred through DBT.

Required Documents

Applicants are required to submit the following documents along with their application to avail the benefits of the scheme

• Aadhaar Card
• Residence Certificate
• Bank Passbook
• Land-related Documents
• Affidavit
• Mobile Number
• Passport-size Photograph

Steps to Apply

The Mukhyamantri Sahbhagita Yojana is implemented at the district level through the Animal Husbandry Department. The application process is carried out offline and generally involves the following steps:

• Interested applicants should contact the district Animal Husbandry Department or the office of the Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) for information regarding the Mukhyamantri Sahbhagita Yojana.
• Obtain information about the available cow shelters and cattle allocation under the scheme.
• Obtain the prescribed application form from the concerned office and fill in all the required details correctly.
• Submit the required documents, such as the Aadhaar Card, bank account-related documents, and affidavit.
• Submit the completed application form along with the required documents to the concerned Animal Husbandry Department office/designated authority.
• Applications and eligibility are examined at the district level according to the prescribed procedure, after which eligible beneficiaries are selected.
• After selection, the beneficiary is provided destitute cattle from a permanent or temporary cow shelter in the district. A beneficiary can receive a maximum of 4 cattle.
• Ear tagging is carried out for identification of the cattle, and records of the handover are maintained.
• The beneficiary is responsible for the proper care and maintenance of the cattle handed over under the scheme.
• The beneficiary receives ₹50 per cattle per day as maintenance assistance through DBT directly into the bank account.

Relevant Links

• Animal Husbandry Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
• Uttar Pradesh Mukhyamantri Sahbhagita Yojana Official Details
• Guidelines of Mukhyamantri Sahbhagita Yojana 

Contact Information

• Animal Husbandry Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh Helpline Numbers:
  • 0522-2742880
  • 0522-2742768
  • 0522-2740482
  • 0522-2740238
• Toll-Free Helpline: 1800-180-5141
• Helpdesk Email: [email protected]