Scheme for Rearing Purebreed Gir/ Kankarage Male Cow Calves with Excellent Genetic Quality

The “Scheme for Rearing Purebreed Gir/ Kankarage Male Cow Calves with Excellent Genetic Quality” was launched by the Department of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare & Co-operation, Government of Gujarat to encourage the rearing of Gir and Kankrej male cow calves of superior genetic quality. The primary objective is to ensure the availability of high-quality breeding bulls for pure breeding of indigenous cows across Gujarat.

ComponentStandard of AssistanceMinimum Time Limit (in Years) for Reclaiming Constituent BenefitsScheme for rearing purebreed Gir / Kankarage male cow calves with excellent genetic qualityThe institution will be assisted upto 50% of the total cost with a maximum of ₹10,000/- for the maintenance of per calf in the first year and a maximum of ₹15,000/- per year for the maintenance of per calf in the second and third years.3 year

1. Gaushalas must be registered under the Charity Act.
2. The institutions should have all the facilities for rearing calves.

Note: The institutions where calves are reared will be selected by the Gauseva and Gaucher Vikas Board.

Online application

Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at I-Khedut Portal: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/

Step 2: On the home page, click on ‘Schemes’ and then click on ‘Animal Husbandry Schemes’.

Step 3: Now select the scheme, click on the ‘Apply’ button and an application page will open.

Step 4: Click on "Apply New" button and submit a new application.

Step 5: Click on the "Update Application" button to add corrections to the application.

Step 6: Once the application is done, confirm it.

Step 7: Take a print out of the online application and submit it to the board within 30 days of application with the signature and stamp of the GGVB’s nodal officer of the concerned district with the necessary documents listed in the application.

Step 8: Applicant can also check their Application Status/View/Print/Upload Application details from the below link: https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/public/frm_Applicant_Corner.aspx

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