Uttarakhand Chief Minister Ghasiyari Kalyan Yojana

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

The Uttarakhand Chief Minister Ghasiyari Kalyan Yojana is a subsidised animal feed scheme run by the Cooperative Department, Government of Uttarakhand. Under this scheme, the state government supplies packed silage and complete mixed animal feed to cattle rearers in the remote rural hill areas of the state. The department makes this feed by adding nutrients to green maize. Beneficiaries get it at their doorstep for just ₹2.75 per kg. The word "ghasiyari" refers to the women of the hills who cut and carry grass for their animals, and the scheme is built around them.

The government launched the scheme because women in the hills struggle to arrange fodder for their animals, especially in bad weather. They often walk long distances and carry heavy loads of grass on their heads. The objective of the scheme is to give cattle rearers in remote hill areas better animal feed at a subsidised rate and to reduce the load that hill women carry on their heads. The scheme also aims to cut the environmental damage caused by burning crop residue, improve animal health, and raise farmers' income through higher milk production.

The Ghasiyari Kalyan Scheme works through a cooperative supply chain. Farmers grow maize, often through joint cooperative farming, and the crop is turned into packed silage, TMR (Total Mixed Ration), and fodder blocks. The state government gives a 75 percent subsidy on the silage selling price of ₹9.00 per kg. It also provides ₹3.00 per kg to cover transport, loading, and unloading. Because of this support, beneficiaries get silage at their doorstep for ₹2.75 per kg. The scheme benefits more than one lakh livestock rearers in the hill areas, most of them women. Silage distribution centres, cooperative societies and silage-producing farmer families also benefit.

The Scheme follows an offline distribution process. Eligible livestock rearers can visit their nearest silage distribution centre or cooperative society to enquire about registration and feed availability. After completing the required formalities, beneficiaries can purchase subsidised silage and animal feed at the prescribed rate.

Alongside the Uttarakhand Chief Minister Ghasiyari Kalyan Yojana, the Government of Uttarakhand is also implementing two other initiatives to promote rural livelihoods and environmental conservation: the Hamara Ped Hamara Dhan Yojana, which encourages tree plantation by providing financial incentives to eligible beneficiaries, and the Pirul Lao Paise Pao Yojana, which allows people to earn money by collecting and supplying pine needles (pirul) for productive use. You can explore the complete details of both schemes here.

Benefits of Chief Minister Ghasiyari Kalyan Yojana

The Ghasiyari Kalyan Scheme provides hill families with affordable, nutritious animal feed delivered to their doorsteps while also supporting maize growers and cooperatives. Benefits under the scheme include the following subsidy, silage, and other assistance: 

• Silage at ₹2.75 per kg: Beneficiaries get packed silage and complete mixed animal feed at their doorstep for ₹2.75 per kg.
• 75% price subsidy: The state government pays 75 percent of the silage selling price of ₹9.00 per kg.
• Transport support: The government gives ₹3.00 per kg for transport, loading and unloading, so hill families do not pay extra for delivery.
• Silage, TMR and fodder blocks: Farmers and livestock rearers get these feeds at concessional rates.
• Lighter load for women: Women in the hills spend less time and effort cutting and carrying grass.
• Better animal health and more milk: Nutritious feed improves animal health, raises milk production, and adds to farm income.
• Support for maize farmers: Farmers who grow maize through joint cooperative farming get a steady market for their crop.
• Cleaner environment: Turning maize into silage reduces the harm caused by burning crop residue.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria to avail themselves of the benefits under the Chief Minister Ghasiyari Kalyan Yojana.

• The beneficiary should live in a hill or rural area of Uttarakhand.
• Women livestock rearers from the hill and rural areas of the state.
• The beneficiary must own cattle or other livestock.
• Silage-producing farmer families, silage distribution centres, and cooperative societies also benefit.

Required Documents

Livestock rearers must attach these documents to their first written application at the cooperative society, while applying for the CM Ghasiyari Kalyan Scheme.

• Written application (prarthna patra) stating the silage demand
• Aadhaar card
• Records showing residence in the cooperative society's area

How to Apply for Ghasiyari Kalyan Yojana

The Ghasiyari Kalyan Scheme follows an offline process, and beneficiaries get subsidised silage through silage distribution centres and cooperative societies, not through an online portal. Applicants can follow the steps below to get the benefit of the scheme:

• First, make sure you live in a hill or rural area of Uttarakhand and own cattle or other livestock.
• Look for the nearest silage distribution centre or cooperative society in your area. You can also call the Assistant Registrar, Cooperative Societies (ARCS) office of your district.
• Go to the silage distribution centre or cooperative society and say that you want silage under the Chief Minister Ghasiyari Kalyan Yojana.
• Ask the staff about supply dates, quantity, and any registration they need from you.
• Buy packed silage, TMR, or fodder blocks at the subsidised rate of ₹2.75 per kg. The scheme also provides delivery to your doorstep.

Note: After submitting the first application with the required documents at the cooperative society, women can place subsequent silage demands by phone or WhatsApp. They must deposit the prescribed fee at the society office/centre before collecting the silage.

Relevant Links

• Uttarakhand Chief Minister Ghasiyari Kalyan Yojana Details
• Cooperative Department, Scheme Details
• Devbhoomi Parivar Portal, Uttarakhand

Contact Information

• Cooperative Department, Contact Details