Chhattisgarh is an agricultural state where a large number of rural families depend on agriculture and animal husbandry for their livelihoods. Keeping this in mind, the Chhattisgarh government has launched the Gaudham Scheme. Through this scheme, care of bovine animals and financial assistance will be provided to cow protectors and shepherds.
The problem of stray and abandoned animals, shortage of fodder and decreasing profits of traditional farming have emerged as challenges for the farmers in the state. Gaudham Yojana is created to improve cattle productivity, especially in milk yield, and make them more useful for agriculture.
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Overview Gaudham Yojana
| Scheme Name | Gaudham Yojana |
| State | Chhattisgarh |
| Status | Scheme Launched |
| Announced By | CM Vishnu Deo Sai |
| Main Objective | Cattle safety, breed improvement, rural employment |
| Monthly Honorarium | ₹10,916 for cowherds, ₹13,126 for attendants |
| Extra Payment | Per animal – ₹10 to ₹35/day (increasing yearly) |
| Fodder Support | ₹47,000 per acre / ₹2,85,000 for 5 acres |
| Implementation Area | Rural areas along national highways in first phase |
| Special Focus | Training villagers in cow-based products and organic farming |
| Official Website | https://agriportal.cg.nic.in/ |
What is Chhattisgarh Gaudham Yojana?
Gaudham Yojana in Chhattisgarh will provide several benefits to rural areas by combining animal welfare with livelihood opportunities. Under this scheme, protection of livestock, breed improvement, employment to villagers as well as promotion of organic farming and cow-based industries are to be done. The state government has already issued orders to the collectors to implement the scheme.
Eligibility Criteria for Gaudham Scheme
- The applicant must be a citizen of Chhattisgarh.
- Cow herders and shepherds will be eligible to benefit from the scheme.
- NGOs, trusts, farmer producer companies, and cooperative societies can also avail the benefits of the scheme.
- Applicants must not be less than 18 years of age.
Documents required to apply
- Aadhaar Card
- Permanent Address
- Income Certificate
- Bank Account Statement
- Animal information
- Passport-size photo
- Mobile number
Financial Structure of Gaudham Yojana
The scheme will provide graded daily payments per animal to outstanding Gaudhams, with the rate increasing every year.
| Year-wise Details | Rate (per day per animal) | Daily Expenditure at ₹10 Grant Rate | Annual Expenditure (365 days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Year | ₹10 | ₹2000 | ₹7,30,000 |
| 2nd Year | ₹20 | ₹4000 | ₹14,60,000 |
| 3rd Year | ₹30 | ₹6000 | ₹21,90,000 |
| 4th Year | ₹35 | ₹7000 | ₹25,55,000 |
Fodder Development
For fodder development under the Gaudham Yojana, total allocated amount for 5 acres is ₹2,85,000. Only those government lands will be selected for building Gaudham where there is facility of safe enclosure, animal shed, water and electricity.
| Particulars | Amount for 1 Acre (₹) | Amount for 5 Acres (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Land preparation | 5,000 | 25,000 |
| Tractor running for 20 hours/acre | 10,000 | 50,000 |
| Steel for fodder storage – 20,000 litre capacity/acre | 50,000 | 2,50,000 |
| Labour for fodder | 1,600 | 8,000 |
| Labour for nursery management | 1,600 | 8,000 |
| Irrigation | 10,000 | 50,000 |
| Weed control | 2,000 | 10,000 |
| Labour for harvesting and bundling (6–7 harvests/acre) | 45,000 | 2,25,000 |
| Fertilizers and manure | 3,000 | 15,000 |
| Seeds | 5,900 | 29,500 |
| Total | 47,000 | 2,85,000 |
Under the Gaudham Yojana, a maximum of 200 animals can be kept in each cowshed. Under this scheme, shepherds will be provided a monthly salary of Rs 10,916 and cow protectors Rs 13,126. These will be developed not only as places to keep animals but also as training centres, fodder production hubs and cow product manufacturing units.
Chhattisgarh Gaudham is not just a livestock farming scheme, but a comprehensive initiative to strengthen the rural economy, protect livestock, and preserve the environment. This will provide employment to villagers and a better environment for society.