Animal Husbandry: Assistance to Small and Marginal Farmers gives cash support to small and marginal farmers in Uttarakhand who have lost productive livestock during a notified natural disaster. The scheme helps eligible farmers replace their lost animals with direct money help, so they can recover and get back to their farming work.
This support is run by the Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority under the Department of Disaster Management. Farmers who lose milk, agricultural, or haulage animals to events such as floods or landslides can claim this help. The money is paid at the Tehsil level after the loss is checked and approved by the local authorities.
Animal Husbandry: Assistance to Small and Marginal Farmers - Introduction
Animal Husbandry: Assistance to Small and Marginal Farmers helps rural families get back on their feet after an unexpected calamity. The scheme is overseen by the Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority and covers the replacement of livestock lost to events such as floods or landslides. Whether a farmer is small or marginal, this scheme helps maintain the family income by supporting the replacement of productive animals.
The amount a farmer receives depends on the type of animal lost. For example, if a farmer loses a buffalo during a flood, the family gets money help to replace it. The support is limited to the actual loss, and there are clear caps on how many animals a family can claim for.
Key Information
| Key | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Animal Husbandry: Assistance to Small and Marginal Farmers |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Beneficiary State | Uttarakhand |
| Category | Agriculture, Rural and Environment |
| Benefit Type | Cash |
| DBT Scheme | No |
| Main Department | Department of Disaster Management |
| Department Running the Scheme | Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority |
Benefits
To help a family recover, the scheme gives money support based on the type of livestock lost. The amounts are fixed for each kind of animal and follow the state disaster relief norms.
| Livestock Type | Support Amount |
|---|---|
| Milch Animals (Buffalo, Cow, Camel, Yak, Mithun) | ₹37,500 per animal |
| Small Milch Animals (Sheep, Goat, Pig) | ₹4,000 per animal |
| Agricultural and Haulage (Camel, Horse, Bullock) | ₹32,000 per animal |
| Calf, Donkey, Pony, Mule | ₹20,000 per animal |
| Poultry Farming | ₹100 per bird (up to ₹10,000 max) |
Please note that the death of birds must be confirmed as caused by a notified natural disaster to qualify for poultry support. The same checking applies to all animals covered under this scheme.
Eligibility
To get the benefit, a farmer should meet the following conditions:
- The applicant must be a small or marginal farmer living in Uttarakhand.
- The loss of milk, agricultural, or haulage animals must have happened because of a notified natural disaster.
- The loss must be reported to the local authorities on time so it can be checked and recorded.
Application Process
The claim is filed through an offline process. Here is how a farmer can apply for the money help:
STEP 1 - Report the loss of animals to the local Patwari right after the disaster happens. Do not delay this step, because the report is the starting point of the whole claim.
STEP 2 - The Patwari visits the site, checks the damage, and records it in the official P-20 form. This form is the main proof of the loss.
STEP 3 - The report is then verified by the Tehsildar and the Sub-Divisional Magistrate. Their checking confirms that the loss matches the rules of the scheme.
STEP 4 - Once the District Magistrate gives the final approval, the relief money is paid directly to the farmer at the Tehsil level.
The support is limited to the actual loss. A family can claim for a maximum of 3 large milch animals, 30 small milch animals, or 3 large agricultural animals.
Documents
To support the claim, a farmer should keep these papers ready:
- Form P-20, which is the entry confirmation recorded by the Patwari.
- Any other proof of ownership or loss asked for by the local authority.
References
View official documents and guidelines from USDMA
Visit the Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority website
Visit the Department of Animal Husbandry, Uttarakhand website
FAQ's
Who is eligible to apply for this support?
A small or marginal farmer in Uttarakhand who has lost milk, agricultural, or haulage animals because of a notified natural disaster is eligible to apply.
What amount will I receive for milch animals?
You will receive ₹37,500 per animal for buffalo, cow, camel, yak, or mithun.
How much will I get for smaller livestock?
For sheep, goat, or pig, you will receive ₹4,000 per animal.
Can I claim for poultry losses?
Yes, you can receive ₹100 per bird, capped at ₹10,000 per family, if the loss happened due to a notified natural disaster.
Is there a maximum cap on the support per family?
Yes, the support is limited to your actual loss but cannot exceed 3 large milch animals, 30 small milch animals, or 3 large agricultural animals.
How is my loss verified?
Your loss is verified by the Patwari, confirmed by the Tehsildar and Sub-Divisional Magistrate, and finally approved by the District Magistrate.