Pashudhan Nishulk Aarogya Yojna

The scheme "Pashudhan Nishulk Aarogya Yojna" by the Animal Husbandry Department, Government of Rajasthan, aims to provide essential veterinary medicines free of cost, reduce livestock owners' expenditure on animal treatment, ensure timely medical care for animals that may otherwise remain untreated due to financial constraints, and reduce animal mortality through prompt treatment.

Free Veterinary Medicines:

• Essential medicines required for animal healthcare are provided free of cost.
• Medicines are supplied through departmental veterinary institutions and Veterinary Drug Distribution Centres.
• Medicines are prescribed according to the approved catalogue and their availability at the concerned institution.
• Vaccines and necessary surgical consumables are provided as specified in the scheme guidelines.

Timely Veterinary Treatment:

• Animals receive timely treatment for illnesses and other health conditions.
• Animals affected by disease outbreaks and emergencies can receive treatment in the affected areas.
• Animals referred for treatment by authorised administrative officials can receive the prescribed veterinary assistance.

Veterinary Health Camps:

• Animals brought to departmental veterinary camps, infertility prevention camps, and other veterinary camps can receive applicable treatment and medicines.:
• Animals kept in gaushalas (cow shelters) can receive treatment through camps organised at the shelter on designated dates.

Reduction in Treatment Expenses:

• Free medicines reduce livestock owners' expenditure on veterinary treatment.
• Timely treatment helps reduce animal mortality and protect livestock-related livelihoods.

Medicine Availability and Treatment Conditions:

• Medicines are prescribed by authorised veterinary personnel.
• Medicines available at the veterinary institution are prescribed wherever possible.
• Medicines unavailable at the institution may be prescribed from outside when necessary.
• Emergency and essential medicines are provided under the supervision of a nearby Veterinary Officer, as specified in the guidelines.

The present timings of veterinary institutions are as follows:

Season / PeriodTimingsIn summers (from 1st April to 30th September)8:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Lunch break from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM) On holidays, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM In winters (from 1st October to 31st March)9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Lunch break from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM) On holidays, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Following qualification has been set for "Pashudhan Nishulk Aarogya Yojana":

1. Farmers
2. Livestock Owners

Beneficiaries:

• Under this scheme, animals brought to veterinary institutions for treatment, both outdoor and indoor.
• Animals coming to veterinary hospitals, animal husbandry, animal infertility prevention and other veterinary camps organized at the departmental level.
• Sick animals from affected areas for controlling diseases, outbreaks and emergency situations. Animals directed for treatment at the administrative level.

Offline

Step 1: The livestock owner or caretaker should bring the animal to a veterinary hospital, dispensary, or sub-centre for treatment.
Step 2: The animal should be registered at the veterinary institution or treatment camp. A prescription slip is issued for the prescribed treatment period.
Step 3: The livestock owner should pay the prescribed registration fee of ₹2 per cattle head wherever applicable. Exemptions apply in specified cases.
Step 4: Authorised veterinary personnel examine the animal and determine the required treatment and medicines.
Step 5: The veterinary institution provides eligible medicines free of cost from its available stock, according to the approved catalogue and treatment requirements.
Step 6: The livestock owner should follow the veterinarian's instructions regarding medicine administration and follow-up treatment.
Step 7: Animals affected by emergencies or disease outbreaks, or referred by the administration, may receive treatment under the applicable special provisions.
Step 8: The livestock owner may record a complaint in the complaint register maintained at the veterinary institution or district medicine store.

Validity and Treatment Duration:

• An outpatient registration number is generally valid for 3 days of treatment.
• Oral medicines may generally be provided for 3 days and extended up to 7 days in emergencies or special circumstances.
• Mineral mixtures may be provided for up to 10 days for treatment.
• For animals admitted to an inpatient ward, the registration fee remains valid until discharge.

Registration Fee and Exemptions:

• A registration fee of ₹2 per cattle head applies in specified cases.
• One cattle head covers 1 cow, 1 buffalo, 1 camel, 1 horse, 1 donkey, 1 pony, 1 dog, up to 5 pigs, up to 10 goats, up to 10 sheep, or up to 100 poultry birds.
• Registration fees are waived for treatment and medicines provided during disease outbreaks, emergencies, or on administrative directions.
• Animals brought by local bodies for indoor or outdoor treatment are exempt from registration fees.
• Gaushala animals treated under emergency, outbreak, or administrative directions are exempt from registration fees.

• As required by the authority.