Intensive Castration Scheme
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Agriculture,Rural & Environment,Animal husbandry
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
The "Intensive Castration Scheme" introduced by the Agriculture, Farmers Welfare and Cooperation Department, Gujarat, aims to control the stray animal population by castrating male calves and helps in reducing accidents caused by stray male animals in rural and urban areas.
Benefit Type
Cash
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be an individual livestock owner or an animal-rearing organization (Gaushala/Panjarapol/others). - The male calf must be castrated through the close or open method.
Application Mode
Online
Application Process
Step 1: The applicant may visit and apply online at I-Khedut Portal: <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/" nis:value=https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/ nis:enabled=true/> Step 2: On the home page, click on ‘Schemes’ and then click on ‘Animal Husbandry Schemes’. Step 3: Now select the scheme, click on the ‘Apply’ button and an application page will open. Step 4: Click on "Apply New" button and submit a new application. Step 5: Click on the "Update Application" button to add corrections to the application. Step 6: Once the application is done, confirm it. Step 7: Take a print out of the confirmed application and submit Related Documents through to concern Taluka office. Step 8: Applicant can also check their Application Status/View/Print/Upload Application details from the below link: <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/public/frm_Applicant_Corner.aspx" nis:value=https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/public/frm_Applicant_Corner.aspx nis:enabled=true/> > Contact Us: <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="Click here" nis:value=https://ikhedut.gujarat.gov.in/Public/frm_Public_Contacts.aspx nis:enabled=true/>.
Required Documents
- Copy of barcoded ration card or Institute’s registration number. Copy of government-issued photo identification (Aadhaar card/ Voter ID/ Driving License/ Kisan Credit Card). Copy of bank passbook or cancelled cheque.
FAQs
What is the objective of the "Intensive Castration Scheme"?
The "Intensive Castration Scheme" supports livestock owners and animal-rearing organizations in castrating male calves through the close method (Burdizo Castrator) or open method (Surgical Method).
Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
Any individual livestock owner or registered animal-rearing organization, such as Gaushalas or Panjarapols, is eligible to apply for the scheme.
What financial assistance is provided under the scheme?
The scheme provides a subsidy of ₹500/- per male calf for castration.
What are the approved methods of castration under this scheme?
The scheme allows castration through the Burdizo Castrator (close method) and the Surgical Method (open method).
Can an applicant avail of the scheme benefits if the male calf has already been castrated?
No, only male calves that require castration are eligible for the scheme benefits.
Where should applicants submit their applications for the scheme?
All applications must be submitted online through the I-Khedut Portal.
What documents must be submitted along with the application?
Applicants must submit a barcoded ration card or Institute’s registration number, a government-issued photo ID, and a bank passbook or a canceled cheque.
Where can applicants seek further assistance or clarification regarding the scheme?
Applicants can contact their local District Veterinary Polyclinic or visit the I-Khedut Portal for more details.