Chhattisgarh government has launched Gaudham Yojana, a new scheme aimed at livestock safety, breed improvement, and rural employment generation. This new scheme will also promote organic farming, fodder cultivation, and cow-based industries in order to bring more income to rural households in the state. Chhattisgarh Livestock Development & Animal Husbandry Department will be implementing this scheme across the state.
Gaudham Yojana will not only protect stray and abandoned cattle but also provide a continuous monthly income to cowherds and cattle attendants. Gaudham Yojana is created to improve cattle productivity, especially in milk yield, and make them more useful for agriculture.
What is Chhattisgarh Gaudham Yojana?
Gaudham Yojana in Chhattisgarh will provide several benefits to rural areas by combining animal welfare with livelihood opportunities. The scheme will provide secure shelters for stray and abandoned cattle, ensuring their safety while promoting scientific care to improve cattle health and productivity. It will offer a steady monthly honorarium to cowherds and attendants, creating regular income sources. Alongside this, the scheme will generate rural employment in cattle care, green fodder cultivation, and production of cow-based goods. By encouraging eco-friendly farming methods, the Gaudham Yojana will also give a strong push to organic farming across the state.
The state government has already issued orders to the collectors to implement the scheme.
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Benefits of Gaudham Yojana
- Monthly Honorarium: ₹10,916 for cowherds (charwaha) and ₹13,126 for cattle attendants (sevak).
- Additional Allowance: Fixed daily payment for fodder expenses.
- Outstanding Gaudhams: Per-animal payment of ₹10/day in Year 1, ₹20/day in Year 2, ₹30/day in Year 3, and ₹35/day in Year 4.
- Fodder Development: ₹47,000 per acre for green fodder cultivation, ₹2,85,000 for 5 acres.
- Infrastructure: Gaudhams will be created only on government land with fencing, cattle sheds, water, and electricity.
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
| 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 |
Highlights
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| 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 |
How Gaudham Yojana Will Work?
- Proposal Submission – District administrations will send proposals for setting up Gaudhams.
- Operator Selection – Priority will be given to registered cowsheds; if declined, NGOs, trusts, farmer producer companies, or cooperative societies can apply.
- Approval Process – District-level committee will review applications and forward recommendations to Chhattisgarh Rajya Gau Seva Aayog.
- Agreement and Operation – After approval, an agreement will be signed and the selected organisation will start operations.
- Training & Production – Each Gaudham will function as a training center for making products like vermicompost, pest repellents, cow wood, gonoil, incense sticks, lamps, and tooth powder.
Contact and Helpline
Livestock Development Department, Ground Floor, Block No.03, Indravati Bhavan, Nava Raipur Atal Nagar, Pin Code – 492002
Phone no: 0771-2331393 Fax no: 0771-2331391
Email : dirvet[dot]cg[at]nic[dot]in