Anugraha — ex-gratia for accidental death of cattle, sheep and goats
Funded in the budget: Karnataka Budget Speech 2026-27 (6 March 2026) (6 Mar 2026, Para 65 — “Under Anugraha Yojana, ex-gratia for accidental death of sheep/goats and cattle has been enhanced and so far Rs. 101 crore has been disbursed to 1.70 lakh beneficiaries.”)
A payment to the owner when an uninsured cow, buffalo or bullock (₹15,000) or a sheep or goat (₹7,500 or ₹5,000) dies in an accident.
- Lead benefit
- ₹15,000per uninsured cow, buffalo or bullock lost in an accident
- Components
- 2each read from the document
- Who can apply
- 7kinds of applicant
- Closing date
- Noneapply any time
What it pays
₹15,000 to the owner when an uninsured cow, buffalo or bullock over 6 months old dies in an accident.
What the document says, word for word
Only for animals that were not insured. An older block on the same page shows ₹10,000; the 2026-27 block shows ₹15,000, matching the budget speech’s statement that the ex-gratia was enhanced.
“Ex-gratia for accidental death of cattle Uninsured Cows, Buffaloes, Bullocks and Cows above 6 months due to Accidental death Rs. 15,000/- compensation will be distributed to their owners.”₹7,500 for a sheep or goat over 6 months, or ₹5,000 for one aged 3–6 months, that dies in an accident.
What the document says, word for word
“Ex-gratia for accidental death of small animals (Karnataka Sheep & Wool Development Corporation): For accidental death, an amount of Rs.7500/- for sheep/goats above 6 months and Rs. 5000/- for sheep/goats aged 3-6 months, compensation will be distributed to their owners.”How much can I claim?
₹15,000 compensation per animal (2026-27 scheme details, item 2).
Only for animals that were not insured. An older block on the same page shows ₹10,000; the 2026-27 block shows ₹15,000, matching the budget speech’s statement that the ex-gratia was enhanced.
Who can apply
- Other farmer
- Small or marginal farmer
- SC farmer
- ST farmer
- Woman farmer
- Tenant or sharecropper
- Landless
Papers you need
How to apply
- For cows, buffaloes and bullocks, contact your nearest government veterinary institution — the department’s page does not print the claim procedure (item 2).
- For sheep and goats, the claim is handled through the Karnataka Sheep & Wool Development Corporation (item 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.