Grant for Sex-Sorted Semen to Livestock Farmers supports cattle owners in Uttarakhand by subsidizing artificial insemination to improve livestock breeds and raise milk yields. Under this scheme, farmers get a direct grant of ₹400 per dose when they use high-quality sex-sorted semen for their cows and buffaloes. The support is being run by the Department of Animal Husbandry, Government of Uttarakhand, with the Uttarakhand Livestock Development Board (ULDB) supplying the sex-sorted semen through its semen station at Rishikesh.
Sex-sorted semen is a modern breeding tool that helps produce female calves with up to 90 percent accuracy. This means farmers can grow their herd with more milk-producing female animals instead of male calves. By making this technology cheaper through a cash grant, the scheme helps small and marginal dairy farmers improve their breeds without heavy spending. The service is delivered through the state's artificial insemination network, so farmers do not need to fill long forms or submit piles of paperwork.
Grant for Sex-Sorted Semen to Livestock Farmers - Introduction
Grant for Sex-Sorted Semen to Livestock Farmers is a state-level scheme made for cow and buffalo rearers living in Uttarakhand. It encourages the use of sex-sorted semen for artificial insemination so that farmers get more female calves, better breeds, and higher milk output. The scheme is part of the wider push under Rashtriya Gokul Mission, which promotes modern breeding technologies at the farmer level.
The sex-sorted semen used under this scheme is produced at the Deep Frozen Semen Production Centre at Shyampur, Rishikesh, which has been running since March 2019. The semen is supplied to artificial insemination centres across the state and to other states as well. Farmers simply visit their nearest veterinary hospital, animal service centre, or UPSA centre to get the service.
Key Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Grant for Sex-Sorted Semen to Livestock Farmers |
| Level | State |
| Beneficiary State | Uttarakhand |
| Category | Agriculture, Rural & Environment |
| Benefit Type | Cash |
| Benefit Amount | ₹400 per dose |
| DBT Scheme | No |
| Nodal Department | Department of Animal Husbandry |
| Official Website | ahd.uk.gov.in |
Benefits
This scheme gives farmers a direct grant of ₹400 per dose of sex-sorted semen. Farmers can use this money to cover the cost of breed improvement through artificial insemination of their cows and buffaloes. The main benefit is a higher chance of female calves, which means a bigger and more productive dairy herd over time.
Because the grant lowers the cost of modern semen, even small farmers can access technology that was earlier too expensive. Better breeds lead to higher milk yield, which raises the family income from dairying. The scheme also supports the state's goal of improving the genetic quality of its cattle and buffalo population.
Eligibility
The scheme is open to livestock farmers who rear cows or buffaloes in Uttarakhand. The conditions are simple and do not demand heavy paperwork.
- Applicant should be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
- Applicant should be actively engaged in rearing cows or buffaloes as a livestock farmer.
- The artificial insemination service is availed through the nearest veterinary hospital, animal service centre, or UPSA centre.
Application Process
There is no online form or long registration process for this scheme. Farmers get the benefit directly at the service point.
STEP 1 - Visit the nearest veterinary hospital, animal service centre, or UPSA centre in your area and ask for the artificial insemination service using sex-sorted semen.
STEP 2 - The staff at the centre will carry out the artificial insemination of your cow or buffalo using the subsidized sex-sorted semen.
STEP 3 - The grant of ₹400 per dose is applied at the centre, so you pay only the reduced amount and do not need to submit any formal application or paperwork.
Documents
No documents are required to avail of this benefit. The process is kept simple so that farmers can get support without the burden of complex paperwork. Just being a resident livestock farmer in Uttarakhand is enough to use the service at the nearest centre.
References
Sex Sorted Semen - Uttarakhand Livestock Development Board
Sex Sorted Semen Brochure (PDF)
Sperm Station - Uttarakhand Livestock Development Board
Department of Animal Husbandry, Uttarakhand - Official Website
FAQ's
Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
All cow and buffalo rearers who are permanent residents of Uttarakhand are eligible to use this scheme.
What financial support is provided under this scheme?
Farmers get a grant of ₹400 per dose to support artificial insemination using sex-sorted semen for their livestock.
How can a farmer get this benefit?
Simply visit the nearest veterinary hospital, animal service centre, or UPSA centre. The staff will guide you through the artificial insemination service using the subsidized sex-sorted semen.
Is any documentation required to avail of the scheme?
No, you do not need to provide any documents to access this service.
What type of animals are covered under this scheme?
The scheme covers cows and buffaloes owned by livestock farmers in Uttarakhand.