Maintenance aid for one desi cow to natural-farming families, Gujarat
Shown as running by: Gujarat GR: maintenance aid for one desi cow on a natural farm, 2026-27 (2 May 2026) (2 May 2026, ઠરાવ: ₹150.00 crore approved for 2026-27 as a continuing scheme (વર્ષ ૨૦૨૬-૨૭ માટે ... રૂ.૧૫૦.૦૦ કરોડની નાણાકીય જોગવાઇ))
₹900 a month (up to ₹10,800 a year) for keeping one tagged desi cow, for a farm family doing full cow-based natural farming on at least one acre.
- Lead benefit
- ₹10,800a year
- Components
- 1each read from the document
- Who can apply
- 5kinds of applicant
- Closing date
- Noneapply any time
What it pays
₹900 a month for one desi cow — ₹10,800 a year, paid as ₹5,400 every six months — while you keep the cow and farm naturally.
What the document says, word for word
Only a desi cow (not Jersey, HF or other exotic breeds, and not a calf) with an identification tag, and full desi-cow-based natural farming on at least one acre (40 guntha); one benefit per 8-A account; you must have natural-farming training (Annexure-2, ખ.1–4). Aid stops if the cow dies or is sold, if chemical fertiliser is found in use, or if you stop natural farming (Annexure-1, 2, 7–9).
“દેશી ગાય આધારિત સંપુર્ણ પ્રાકૃતિક ખેતી કરતા ખેડૂત કુટુંબને એક ગાય માટે નિભાવ ખર્ચ અર્થે રૂ.૯૦૦/- પ્રતિ માસ (રૂ.૧૦,૮૦૦/- ની વાર્ષિક મર્યાદામાં) સહાય આપવાની આ યોજના છે. જે હેઠળ રાજ્યના તમામ ખેડૂતોને લાભ મળવાપાત્ર થશે.”How much can I claim?
You may get ₹10,800 two six-monthly advances of ₹5,400
₹10,800 a year in 2 instalments
Only a desi cow (not Jersey, HF or other exotic breeds, and not a calf) with an identification tag, and full desi-cow-based natural farming on at least one acre (40 guntha); one benefit per 8-A account; you must have natural-farming training (Annexure-2, ખ.1–4). Aid stops if the cow dies or is sold, if chemical fertiliser is found in use, or if you stop natural farming (Annexure-1, 2, 7–9).
Who can apply
- Other farmer
- Small or marginal farmer
- SC farmer
- ST farmer
- Woman farmer
Papers you need
- Copy of 8-A (Annexure-2, ગ.3)
- Consent letter of the other holders, if the account is joint (Annexure-2, ગ.3)
- Copy of bank passbook or a cancelled cheque (Annexure-2, ગ.3)
How to apply
- Apply online on i-Khedut to the Project Director, ATMA (from e-Gram or any computer); the office will also enter a paper application while the portal is open (Annexure-2, ગ.1).
- Sign the printout and give it with the documents to the gram sevak/BTM/ATM within 7 days (Annexure-2, ગ.2–3).
- After the draw, a two-person team checks the cow, its ear tag and your natural farming and uploads a photo of you with the cow (Annexure-2, ઘ.2–3).
- The aid is paid by DBT six months in advance (₹5,400), after a fresh check every six months (Annexure-2, ચ.1–3).
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.