Desi Cow Palan Subsidy: Good news for those who rear indigenous cows! The government is giving up to 75% subsidy
Desi Cow Palan Subsidy: Farmers may quadruple their revenue if they pursue animal husbandry in addition to farming. In light of this, the Bihar government has launched a unique program to incentivize farmers and young people without jobs to raise native cows. This program is called the “Desi Cow Farming Promotion Scheme,” and it offers a subsidy of up to Rs 2.5 lakh from the government.
Note that this subsidy will be applicable to cows of the Sahiwal, Gir, and Tharparkar breeds. Tell us how farmers may benefit from the ‘Desi Cow Farming Promotion Scheme’ in such a scenario. Learn all there is to know about this plan here.
‘Desi Cow Farming Promotion Scheme’: what is it?
The Desi Cow Farming Promotion Scheme began in the fiscal year 2023–2024 and is now being carried out more successfully in 2024–2025. Its objectives are to link rural adolescents with self-employment opportunities and to promote cows of indigenous breeds.
Who is going to gain from the plan?
- Small-scale, marginal farmers without land in every district of Bihar
- Farmers that are below the poverty level
- Educated youngsters without jobs
How much land is needed?
- There must be at least five kattha of land for four cows or calves.
- At least 10 kattha of land is needed for a unit of 15 to 20 cows and calves. (Maybe owned or rented.)
What is the amount of the subsidy?
| Unit | Cost | SC/ST/OBC Subsidy | General Category Subsidy |
| 2 Cow | ₹160,000 | ₹1,20,000 (75%) | ₹80,000 (50%) |
| 4 Cow | ₹3,38,400 | ₹2,53,800 (75%) | ₹1,69,200 (50%) |
| 15-20 Cows | Different Amounts | 40% Subsidy | 40% Subsidy |
‘Desi Gaupalan Protsahan Yojana’: How to apply?
- Application online: dairy.bihar.gov.in
- For offline support, get in touch with the animal husbandry department that is closest to you.
- Contact number: 9471007445
- Address: Third Floor, Vikas Bhawan (New Secretariat), Bailey Road, Patna 800015, Directorate of Cow Development
