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Support for sheep and goat herders — Rarzi system, grazing-camp shelters, milk replacer and feed (Sheep Husbandry Department, UT Ladakh)

Ladakh herder & flock support · Sheep Husbandry Department, UT Ladakh · State scheme

For pastoral flocks: in Kargil the department pays 90% of a village herder’s (Rarzi’s) monthly honorarium for summer grazing and builds community shelter sheds at summer grazing camps; in Leh, milk replacer for Pashmina kids is given at 90% subsidy; and feed is sold at a 75% subsidised rate.

Poultry, goat & piggery
Lead benefit
90%of the herder’s honorarium
Components
4each read from the document
Who can apply
7kinds of applicant
Closing date
Noneapply any time

What it pays

90%of the herder’s honorarium

Kargil village flocks (300–400 animals in towns, 500–600 in villages) grazing traditional pastures: the department pays 90% of the herder’s monthly honorarium for up to 5 summer months; the villagers pay 10%.

Read from UT Ladakh Sheep Husbandry Department — schemes page · clause A) item I “Rarzi System under Special Development Package (SDP) Component @ 90% subsidy … (For Kargil District)” · Our copy (PDF)
What the document says, word for word

The rupee amount of the monthly honorarium is garbled on the page (“QO,OOO/-”), so it is not shown. Status unknown: the department page is undated (its scheme list is headed “2025-25”) and no order for these items was found. Ask the District Sheep Husbandry Officer (Leh or Kargil).

“Rarzi System under Special Development Package (SDP) Component @ 90% subsidy to Sheep and Goat rearers(For Kargil District) … Flock Size Requirement: Urban Areas (within Municipal Council Limits): Flock size must be between 300-400 livestock. Rural Areas: Flock size must be between 500—600 livestock. … Monthly Honorarium: … 10% contribution from villagers. 90% subsidized by the department via DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) to the Rarzi’s bank account. Engagement Period: Maximum of 5 months during the summer grazing season.”
Free shedat the grazing camp

Kargil village flocks of 400–700 animals: the department builds a community shelter shed at the summer grazing camp on the community’s request.

Read from UT Ladakh Sheep Husbandry Department — schemes page · clause item 2) “Construction of Livestock Shelter Sheds at Summer Grazing Camps under SDP and Capex (Kargil District)” · Our copy (PDF)
What the document says, word for word

Status unknown: the department page is undated (its scheme list is headed “2025-25”) and no order for these items was found. Ask the District Sheep Husbandry Officer (Leh or Kargil).

“Construction of Livestock Shelter Sheds at Summer Grazing Camps under SDP and Capex(Kargil District) … Eligibility Criteria for village level flock: a. The livestock must consist of 400 to 700. b. The community shelter shed is constructed after survey of the concerned BVO / In-charge and as per demand of the public. c. A formal request letter must be submitted by the concerned community head.”
90%of the cost, at most

Leh (Changthang): milk replacer for Pashmina kids and lambs in winter at 90% subsidy, by number of kids.

Read from UT Ladakh Sheep Husbandry Department — schemes page · clause A) item G “Provision of milk replacer for Pashmina goat kids @ 90% subsidy (Leh District)” · Our copy (PDF)
What the document says, word for word

Status unknown: the department page is undated (its scheme list is headed “2025-25”) and no order for these items was found. Ask the District Sheep Husbandry Officer (Leh or Kargil).

“G) Provision of milk replacer for Pashmina goat kids @ 90% subsidy(Leh District). … Distribution of milk replacer is based on kid/ lamb holding.”
75%of the cost, at most

Livestock feed from the department at a 75% subsidised rate (LAHDC subsidy).

Read from UT Ladakh Sheep Husbandry Department — schemes page · clause “Distribution of feed under LAHDC Subsidy” · Our copy (PDF)
What the document says, word for word

Status unknown: the department page is undated (its scheme list is headed “2025-25”) and no order for these items was found. Ask the District Sheep Husbandry Officer (Leh or Kargil).

“Distribution of feed under LAHDC Subsidy Department also provides feed at 75% subsidized rate”

How much can I claim?

90% of the Rarzi (herder) honorarium, up to 5 months, paid by DBT to the herder

Read from UT Ladakh Sheep Husbandry Department — schemes page · clause A) item I “Rarzi System under Special Development Package (SDP) Component @ 90% subsidy … (For Kargil District)” · Our copy (PDF)

The rupee amount of the monthly honorarium is garbled on the page (“QO,OOO/-”), so it is not shown. Status unknown: the department page is undated (its scheme list is headed “2025-25”) and no order for these items was found. Ask the District Sheep Husbandry Officer (Leh or Kargil).

Who can apply

  • Other farmer
  • Small or marginal farmer
  • SC farmer
  • ST farmer
  • Woman farmer
  • Landless
  • Cooperative

Papers you need

  • Grazing-camp shelter shed: a formal request letter from the community head (Kargil scheme 2, eligibility (c))

How to apply

  1. Contact the Block Veterinary Officer / block controller of your area; beneficiaries are identified by department officers.
  2. Rarzi: the herder must be a permanent resident of the constituency, nominated by the PRI / Nambardar; villagers pay 10%.
  3. Grazing-camp shed: the community head sends a formal request letter; the BVO surveys the site.
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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.

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