AI SummaryCentral government issues Pashu Aadhar Card to cows, buffaloes and other livestock under National Digital Livestock Mission (NDLM). Pashu Aadhar is a 12-digit bar-coded ear tag that works like Aadhaar for animals. Till November 2025, more than 35.68 crore animals have been issued Pashu Aadhaar under this mission.
Pashu Aadhar number carries all details of the animal, including breed, pedigree, vaccination, treatment and milk production. The scheme now runs through Bharat Pashudhan, the unified digital livestock ecosystem built by National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) with Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD). This article explains how to apply online for Pashu Aadhar ID and check its status at the official portal.
About Pashu Aadhar Card
Pashu Aadhaar helps expand dairy sector in India. NDDB developed Information Network for Animal Productivity and Health (INAPH) for this work, and the same unique identification system now continues under NDLM. Every animal gets an ear tag with a bar-coded 12-digit unique identification number. The database records breeding, artificial insemination, health services, vaccination and treatment, with over 84 crore transactions logged so far.
Establishing Pashu Aadhaar was first proposed in 2015 by a government committee to prevent cattle smuggling. The recommendation came after a Supreme Court order on a plea against cattle trafficking. In the first phase, the government planned to cover productive "in milk" female cow and buffalo population, and later other bovines such as calves, males and strays. Prime Minister Modi on 12 September 2022 addressed the inaugural ceremony of World Dairy Summit in Greater Noida and said that the database will be created with the help of biometric identification.
Under NDLM, the Bharat Pashudhan database records field activities and the 1962 App provides authenticated information on best practices and government schemes. Farmers can also call the toll-free number 1962 to get veterinary services through Mobile Veterinary Units at their doorstep.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Pashu Aadhar Card (Pashu Aadhaar) |
| Launched By | Central government through NDDB and DAHD |
| Beneficiaries | Cows, buffaloes and other livestock owners |
| Benefit | Unique 12-digit identification number for animals |
| Application Mode | Online through Bharat Pashudhan portal and app |
| Official Website | bharatpashudhan.ndlm.co.in |
Pashu Aadhaar ID Apply Online
Farmers can register their animals on Bharat Pashudhan portal. Field staff, including veterinarians and extension workers, also help farmers access this system. The registration process is simple and can be done from a computer or mobile phone.
STEP 1 - Visit the official Bharat Pashudhan portal at bharatpashudhan.ndlm.co.in and create your login.
STEP 2 - Download the Bharat Pashudhan app from Google Play Store to register animals from your phone.
STEP 3 - Enter the required details of the animal, including species, breed and owner information. After registration, the animal gets a 12-digit Pashu Aadhar number through the bar-coded ear tag.
Pashu Aadhar Card Status Check Online
STEP 1 - Visit the official portal at bharatpashudhan.ndlm.co.in or the INAPH page on NDDB website at nddb.coop/resources/inaph.
STEP 2 - At the homepage, scroll over the "About INAPH" tab and then click at the "Animal Status" link.
STEP 3 - Then the page to check Pashu Aadhar Card status online will appear as shown below:-
STEP 4 - Enter the Animal Tag ID, enter captcha and click "Submit" button to check Pashu Aadhar Card status online.
You can also download the Bharat Pashudhan android app from play store to register animals and check their status. The older INAPH android app is also available for the same services.
Benefits of Pashu Aadhar ID Card
Pashu Aadhar ID Card (INAPH) provides the following major benefits:-
- Unique identification of animal along with the pedigree facts, lactation yields and owner details.
- Record keeping of all activities related to Breeding, Nutrition & Health Identification of superior bull & elite female.
- Tracking disease outbreak & disease pattern for different species/breed/village/district.
- Healthier/productive animals increase earning of farmers.
- Assess the efficiency & effectiveness of AI services & Ration Balancing Advisory Services.
- Monitor and follow up genetic improvement programmes.
Features of INAPH Animal Aadhaar Scheme
INAPH offers the following features:-
- Platform: INAPH app is built for different platforms like desktop, Android and web.
- Application Mode: INAPH app works in two modes. First is online mode, where the user connects directly to the central server database. Desktop online and web based apps are examples of online mode. Second is offline mode, where users enter details at their end without connecting to the central server and later sync the entries when internet is available. Desktop offline and Android apps are examples of offline mode.
- Sync Middleware: Sync Middleware syncs the offline data to and from the end user database for the transactions done in offline mode.
- Reporting: Role and hierarchy based reporting covers one or more functional areas. It gives decision support and operational support based on the requirements and sends alerts for real time action.
- System Architecture & Deployment: The system is made to meet the information needs of farmers, field technicians, End Implementation Agencies (EIAs) such as Milk Unions/Federations, Producer Companies, analysts and policy makers. The app can be used on computers/netbooks as well as hand-held devices (Windows phone & Android tablets) with internet connectivity. Data collected in the field is stored in the central database at NDDB, Anand. When there is no network connection (offline mode), data can be saved and later synced with the central server through the GPRS network. INAPH can send messages to farmers with useful advice about their animals. Web based reports are available to the managerial team and other decision makers for analysis.
Contact INAPH
Address: National Dairy Development Board, PB No. 40, Anand - 388001, Gujarat, India
Phone: 91-2692-260148, 260149, 260159, 260160
Email ID: inaph[at]nddb[dot]coop
For more details, visit the official website at bharatpashudhan.ndlm.co.in or the INAPH page at nddb.coop/resources/inaph.
FAQ's
What is Pashu Aadhar Card?
Pashu Aadhar Card is a unique 12-digit bar-coded ear tag given to cows, buffaloes and other livestock. It works like Aadhaar for animals and stores details of breed, pedigree, vaccination, treatment and milk production.
How to apply online for Pashu Aadhar Card?
Visit the official Bharat Pashudhan portal at bharatpashudhan.ndlm.co.in, create your login and register the animal details. The Bharat Pashudhan app is also available on Google Play Store for registration.
How many animals have got Pashu Aadhaar?
More than 35.68 crore animals have been issued Pashu Aadhaar till November 2025 under National Digital Livestock Mission.
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