Mukhyamantri Kamdhenu Yojana: Go-Palan Yojana

The scheme "Go-Palan Yojana (GPY)" was launched by the Directorate of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, Odisha, under Mukhyamantri Kamdhenu Yojana (MKY). It aims to establish small dairy units by providing assistance for the purchase of high-yielding cows and to strengthen the dairy sector in the State. Through this scheme, financial assistance in the form of a subsidy is provided to eligible beneficiaries for the procurement of cows and the establishment of dairy units as specified in the guidelines. The scheme is implemented by the Directorate of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services through Chief District Veterinary Officers and Block Veterinary Officers. Beneficiaries are selected through the GO-SUGAM portal and approved by the District Level Committee. The assistance is released after verification and compliance with scheme conditions, including insurance and tagging of animals. Procurement of cows may be done through National Dairy Services (NDS) or self-procurement from outside the State as per guideline provisions.

Objectives

1. To establish sustainable and profitable small-scale dairy units to boost milk production, improve the livelihood of small & marginal farmers, & contributing to community nutrition and food security.

Subsidy Pattern:

1. Total project cost for 2 Milch Cows (1+1) Unit is ₹2,30,400/-1. Beneficiaries are eligible for a back-ended subsidy as follows:

• 70% subsidy for SC, ST, PWD, Women & Transgender categories
• 60% subsidy for the General category

Subsidy for Beneficiaries Opting for the Shed:

PhaseTimeSC/ST/Women/PWD/TransgenderGeneral1st PhaseAfter completion of the cow shed, purchase of 1st cow & completion of its insurance (50% of the subsidy amount)₹80,640/-₹69,120/-2nd PhaseAfter purchase of 2nd cow & completion of its insurance (50% of subsidy amount)₹80,640/-₹69,120/-Total Subsidy₹1,61,280/-****₹1,38,240/-

Subsidy for Beneficiaries Not Opting for the Shed:

PhaseTimeSC/ST/Women/PWD/TransgenderGeneral1st PhaseAfter purchase of 1st cow & completion of its insurance (50% of subsidy amount)₹63,000/-₹54,000/-2nd PhaseAfter purchase of 2nd cow & completion of its insurance (50% of subsidy amount)₹63,000/-₹54,000/-Total Subsidy₹1,26,000/-****₹1,08,000/-

Mode of Disbursement:

1. Subsidy is released through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT mode) after inspection by the Block Level Inspection Team and recommendation to the Chief District Veterinary Officer.

Frequency of Disbursement:

1. Subsidy is released in 2 phases corresponding to the procurement of the 1st cow and the 2nd cow.

Expected Time of Disbursement:

1. Subsidy is released after:

• Completion of shed (if opted),
• Procurement of cow(s),
• Completion of insurance,
• Asset verification and upload of Annexure-VI on the GO-SUGAM portal.

1. The applicant must be a resident/domicile of Odisha.
2. The applicant should be a dairy farmer having at least 1 cow but not more than 5 cows.
3. The applicant may belong to General, Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Persons with Disabilities (PWD), Women, Transgender categories, or members of Self Help Groups (SHG).
4. Only one individual per household is eligible to avail assistance under the scheme (once in 3 years).
5. The applicant may apply under the scheme, either opting for shed construction or without a shed construction component.

Preference / Priority / Reservation / Relaxation

• Beneficiaries under 70% subsidy category include SC, ST, PWD, Women & Transgender categories.
• Beneficiary selection under 70% subsidy eligibility categories is interchangeable if the beneficiary of a particular category is not available.
• If a beneficiary under 70% subsidy category is not available, a beneficiary of the General category may be selected.
• The selection of female, PWD & transgender beneficiaries under the General category should be a minimum 50%.
• Applicants will be selected on first come first serve basis as per the financial year target.

Online

> Registration Process:

Step 1: The applicant interested in availing of the subsidy shall apply to the Go-Sugam Portal through a registration process by submitting the requisite documents.
Step 2: Visit the official website: https://sugam.odisha.gov.in/website/home
Step 3: Click on “Apply” and then click on “Register Now”
Step 4: On the registration page, fill in the mandatory details (Name, Email, Mobile Number, Address, and Password) and click on "Register". The login credentials will be sent to your registered Email ID / Mobile Number.
> Application Process:

Step 1: Visit the official website: https://sugam.odisha.gov.in/website/home
Step 2: Click on “Scheme & Services” and then select the scheme by its name.
Step 3: Click “Apply” and log in. https://sugam.odisha.gov.in/website/citizen-portal/login
Step 4: On the application page, fill in all the mandatory fields and upload the required documents in the appropriate file size and file type. Upon successful submission of the application, the applicant will get an Application Reference ID.
> Check Application Status:

Step 1: Click on the “Track Status” link on the menu.
Step 2: Enter the Application ID or Mobile Number to get the application status.
> Further Processing:

Step 1: The Block Veterinary Officer shall conduct joint verification of the proposed unit through the Block Level Inspection Team (BLIT) comprising BVO, VAS/AVAS, and the concerned Livestock Inspector. Geo-tagged photographs of land (for “With Shed” option) or existing shed (for “No Shed” option) shall be uploaded along with the Initial Field Verification Report (Annexure-II). On recommendation, the BVO shall forward the application to the Chief District Veterinary Officer (CDVO) through GO-SUGAM.
Step 2: The CDVO shall compile recommended applications and place them before the District Level Committee (DLC) for final approval. After approval, a Go-ahead letter (electronically generated on GO-SUGAM) along with the Animal Transport Permit (Annexure-III) shall be issued to the eligible farmer.
Step 3: After issuance of the Go-ahead letter, the beneficiary shall complete shed construction (if opted) and procure milch/pregnant cows (CBJ/CBHF/Gir/Sahiwal) of a minimum 10 litre milk yield per day from outside the State within 60 days. Payment for the purchase of cattle costing ₹20,000/- or more shall be made through online modes (RTGS/NEFT/UPI), and proof of transaction shall be uploaded. Insurance of animals is mandatory. After induction ofthe 1st cow and/or 2nd cow, the beneficiary shall intimate the BVO through Annexure-IV / Annexure-V. The BLIT shall inspect the unit, upload the Asset Verification Report (Annexure-VI) with geo-tagged photographs on GO-SUGAM, and recommend the release of subsidy in two phases through DBT mode as per eligibility.
> Note:

• Annexure-II: Initial Field Verification Report by BLIT.
• Annexure-III: Go-Ahead Letter / Animal Transport Permit.
• Annexure-IV: Intimation after construction of the shed & induction of 1st animal.
• Annexure-V: Intimation after induction of 2nd animal.
• Annexure-VI: Asset Verification Report for subsidy release.
• All annexures are given in the guidelines pdf.- Procurement must be completed within 60 days of the Go-ahead letter.
• Insurance is mandatory before subsidy release.
• Online transaction proof is mandatory for items costing ₹20,000/- or more.

1. Copy of Aadhaar card
   1. Copy of the record of rights of land, only for the applicants opting for shed construction.
   2. First page of bank passbook
   3. Caste certificate, if the category is other than 'General'.
   4. For applicants under Transgender category, Transgender certificate issued from the 'National Portal for Transgender Persons'.
   5. A beneficiary of PWD (Person with differently abled) has produced the certificate in support of disability of 40% or more from the Competent Authority for eligibility under 70% subsidy categories.