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Compensation in Animal Death

Introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, the Compensation in Animal Death scheme offers cash assistance to registered livestock owners who experience animal losses due to natural disasters, diseases, or poisoning. Compensation varies based on the type of animal, with limits set for both large and small livestock, as well as poultry.

State Cash

States / UT: Gujarat

Nodal department: Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): Yes

Categories: Agriculture,Rural & Environment, Banking,Financial Services and Insurance

Sub-categories: Animal husbandry

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Animal Husbandry, Animal Insurance, Death Compensation

Details

The "Compensation in Animal Death" scheme introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, supports livestock owners whose animals die due to natural disasters such as floods, droughts, earthquakes, or cyclones; diseases like anthrax and bird flu, poisoning, including food poisoning, snake bites, and chemical poisoning. The compensation is provided through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to eligible beneficiaries.

Benefits

  • Details of Animal Compensation Per Animal Compensation Limit For One Family Large Dairy animals (Cow/Buffalo/Camel)₹37 500/-maximum for 3 animalsSmall Dairy animals (Sheep/Goat)₹4 000/-maximum for 30 animalsLarge Non-milch Animals (Horse Camel
  • Bullock)₹32 000/-maximum for 3 animalsSmall non-milch animals (Calf
  • Buffalo calf Heifer
  • Donkey) ₹20 000/-maximum for 3 animalsPoultry-Ducks (Adult)₹100/-maximum for 100 birds (within a limit of ₹10 000/-)

Details of AnimalCompensation Per AnimalCompensation Limit For One FamilyLarge Dairy animals (Cow/Buffalo/Camel)₹37,500/-maximum for 3 animalsSmall Dairy animals (Sheep/Goat)₹4,000/-maximum for 30 animalsLarge Non-milch Animals (Horse, Camel, Bullock)₹32,000/-maximum for 3 animalsSmall non-milch animals (Calf, Buffalo calf, Heifer, Donkey) ₹20,000/-maximum for 3 animalsPoultry-Ducks (Adult)₹100/-maximum for 100 birds (within a limit of ₹10,000/-)

Eligibility

  • The applicant must be a registered livestock owner or breeder.
  • The animal’s death must be due to natural disasters such as floods, droughts, earthquakes, or cyclones; diseases like anthrax and bird flu; poisoning, including food poisoning, snake bites, and chemical poisoning.

Exclusions


Application Process

Offline

  • Contact the nearest Veterinary Dispensaries and attach the documents as per the instruction of the Veterinary Officer.

Documents Required

No document list is available for this scheme yet.

References

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  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
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