Compensation in Animal Death

About This Scheme

The "Compensation in Animal Death" scheme introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, supports livestock owners whose animals die due to natural disasters such as floods, droughts, earthquakes, or cyclones; diseases like anthrax and bird flu, poisoning, including food poisoning, snake bites, and chemical poisoning. The compensation is provided through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to eligible beneficiaries.

Eligibility

- The applicant must be a registered livestock owner or breeder. - The animal’s death must be due to natural disasters such as floods, droughts, earthquakes, or cyclones; diseases like anthrax and bird flu; poisoning, including food poisoning, snake bites, and chemical poisoning.

Benefits

Details of AnimalCompensation Per AnimalCompensation Limit For One FamilyLarge Dairy animals (Cow/Buffalo/Camel)₹37,500/-maximum for 3 animalsSmall Dairy animals (Sheep/Goat)₹4,000/-maximum for 30 animalsLarge Non-milch Animals (Horse, Camel, Bullock)₹32,000/-maximum for 3 animalsSmall non-milch animals (Calf, Buffalo calf, Heifer, Donkey) ₹20,000/-maximum for 3 animalsPoultry-Ducks (Adult)₹100/-maximum for 100 birds (within a limit of ₹10,000/-)

How to Apply

Where This Comes From

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