Pashupalan Scheme (Amended) Modified — Breeding and Rearing of Cows/Buffaloes/Calves (Goa)
For each cross-bred, improved buffalo or Sahiwal/Gir/Red Sindhi female calf reared from birth to 27 months, Goa pays 75% of the estimated ₹52,800 feeding cost (₹39,600) — 90% in Dudhgram areas, 100% for SC, ST and Dhangar families — plus ₹4,000 at birth and AI and pregnancy-feeding incentives for local cows.
- Lead benefit
- ₹52,800per female calf (birth to 27 months), at most
- Components
- 3each read from the document
- Who can apply
- 8kinds of applicant
- Closing date
- Noneapply any time
What it pays
75% of the ₹52,800 estimated cost of rearing a female calf to 27 months (₹39,600), paid quarter by quarter; 100% (₹52,800) for SC and ST families.
What the document says, word for word
General-category farmers in Dudhgram areas get 90% (₹47,520) and Dhangar families 100% (cl. 8–9). The calf must weigh at least 50 kg at 3 months and gain 30 kg a quarter, and may not be sold or disposed of until 69 months of age or 2 calvings (Phase 3, cl. 5–6; corrigendum of 27-01-2020). Notified in December 2019 (corrigendum January 2020). The Directorate still lists the Pashupalan Scheme on its website and a 2023 Goa notification lists it among online services, but no 2025-26 or 2026-27 order or budget line was found, so the rates may have changed — check with your Veterinary Officer.
“The beneficiary will be provided subsidy @ 75% of the estimated expenditure … In case the beneficiary is from Dudhgram area then he will be provided subsidy @ 90% of the estimated expenditure. In case of S.C., S.T. & Dhangar Community beneficiary, 100% subsidy will be provided. [Anticipated expenditure 1–3 months Rs. 7,500/- … 25–27 months Rs. 7,200/-; total Rs. 52,800/-]”₹4,000 when your local cow or buffalo gives birth to a cross-bred or improved-buffalo female calf.
What the document says, word for word
Notified in December 2019 (corrigendum January 2020). The Directorate still lists the Pashupalan Scheme on its website and a 2023 Goa notification lists it among online services, but no 2025-26 or 2026-27 order or budget line was found, so the rates may have changed — check with your Veterinary Officer.
“On birth of a female cross-bred calf or improved buffalo female calf, to local cow or local buffalo, an amount of Rs. 4,000/- will be given as incentive to cover the Beneficiary initial financial expenditure”For a local (non-descript) cow or buffalo: ₹500 for the first AI and ₹200 for the second, then ₹2,000 a month for feed from the 4th month of a confirmed pregnancy.
What the document says, word for word
One AI per heat cycle only; the cow must be kept tied on the day of AI and two days after, and the feed allowance stops on disposal, abortion, death or open grazing (Phase 1, cl. 5–7; Phase 2, cl. 4–5). Notified in December 2019 (corrigendum January 2020). The Directorate still lists the Pashupalan Scheme on its website and a 2023 Goa notification lists it among online services, but no 2025-26 or 2026-27 order or budget line was found, so the rates may have changed — check with your Veterinary Officer.
“The beneficiary shall be given a incentive of Rs. 500/- (Rupees Five hundred only) per A.I. for 1st A.I. and Rs. 200/- (Rupees Two hundred only) for 2nd A.I. … On confirmation of pregnancy, the Beneficiary is entitled for incentive from the 4th month onward on feed, fodder & miscellaneous expenditure amounting Rs. 2,000/- (Rupees Two thousand only) per month”How much can I claim?
Enter the size (female calf (birth to 27 months)) to see the figure.
General-category farmers in Dudhgram areas get 90% (₹47,520) and Dhangar families 100% (cl. 8–9). The calf must weigh at least 50 kg at 3 months and gain 30 kg a quarter, and may not be sold or disposed of until 69 months of age or 2 calvings (Phase 3, cl. 5–6; corrigendum of 27-01-2020). Notified in December 2019 (corrigendum January 2020). The Directorate still lists the Pashupalan Scheme on its website and a 2023 Goa notification lists it among online services, but no 2025-26 or 2026-27 order or budget line was found, so the rates may have changed — check with your Veterinary Officer.
Who can apply
- Other farmer
- Small or marginal farmer
- SC farmer
- ST farmer
- Woman farmer
- Tenant or sharecropper
- Landless
- Cooperative
Papers you need
- 5 years’ residence certificate from the competent authority
- Agreement bond in the prescribed form
- Aadhaar seeding consent form
- Caste certificate if SC/ST/Dhangar
- Copy of bank savings passbook with account number, MICR and IFSC
How to apply
- Register your cattle and buffaloes free at the local Veterinary Dispensary/Hospital and use the Government AI service (Eligibility; Phase 1, cl. 3).
- After insemination apply in Form I; after a female calf is born, report the birth in Form IV and register the calf in Form V (Phase 1, cl. 4; Phase 3, cl. 1, 3).
- Keep the calf tied and well fed; the Veterinary Officer certifies its weight gain every quarter and the subsidy is credited to your bank account (Phase 3, cl. 5–7; Guidelines for release 1–4).
Applying is free. Never pay anyone to apply for you.
When to apply
The guidelines set no closing date.
Combining with other schemes
The documents do not say whether this can be combined with other schemes. Ask the implementing office before you count on both.