Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has announced a 50% subsidy for starting dairy farms in rural areas to boost employment and milk production. The new scheme offers financial support for purchasing milch animals and installing high-tech dairy units, alongside insurance schemes for livestock.
On August 15, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini unveiled several new initiatives aimed at boosting dairy farming and supporting rural employment. Speaking at his residence, Sant Kabir Kutir, Saini outlined the state’s latest efforts to enhance milk production and provide financial support to farmers.
Subsidies for Dairy Farming
A significant aspect of the announcement is the introduction of substantial subsidies for dairy farming. The new scheme offers a 25% subsidy for small farmers and youth starting mini dairies with up to 10 milch animals. For Scheduled Castes, there is a 50% subsidy for dairies with two or three animals. Additionally, a 50% grant is available on the purchase price of indigenous cows for dairy units with 3 to 5 animals. The government will also provide an annual grant of ₹30,000 per desi cow to promote natural agriculture practices.
Livestock Farmer Credit Card Scheme
To address capital needs, the Chief Minister introduced the Livestock Farmer Credit Card scheme. This initiative provides loans of up to ₹1.60 lakh to livestock farmers without requiring collateral security.
Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Collective Livestock Insurance Scheme
The government has launched the Pandit Dindayal Upadhyay Collective Livestock Insurance Scheme to mitigate risks in animal husbandry. Farmers can insure their animals by paying premiums between ₹100 and ₹300, while insurance for animals of Scheduled Castes is offered free of charge. This scheme has already insured 8.52 lakh animals.
Enhanced Accident Insurance Coverage
The ongoing accident insurance scheme for cooperative milk society members has been improved, with coverage now increased from ₹5 lakh to ₹10 lakh per person. This scheme has provided a total of ₹4.10 crore in insurance payouts to 75 individuals.
Commitment to Dairy Sector Growth
These measures are part of a broader strategy to strengthen the dairy sector and support local farmers. Under the current government’s tenure, 13,480 new dairies have been established, underscoring the administration’s commitment to advancing the dairy industry and improving farmers’ livelihoods.
