Uttam Pashu Puraskar Yojana 2026 - Apply Online for ₹1000 Cash Reward on High Milk Yielding Cattle in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh government is running Uttam Pashu Puraskar Yojana in 2026 to give a cash prize of ₹1000 to livestock owners who rear high milk yielding cattle and buffaloes. Any cow or buffalo that produces 15 litres or more milk in a day makes the owner eligible for this reward, and the amount is paid straight to the bank account through DBT.

Applications are open on the online portal of Department of Animal Husbandry, Himachal Pradesh at hpahdbt.hp.gov.in. One farmer can claim the prize for a maximum of two animals. Milk recording is done by a three-member committee at the local Veterinary Hospital and the peak yield is calculated as the average of three milkings out of four consecutive sittings.

Uttam Pashu Puraskar Yojana Online Application

Cattle and buffalo owners in Himachal Pradesh can apply for the ₹1000 reward through the official Animal Husbandry portal. There is no fixed last date for the application. Milk recording can be done at any point during the lactation period of the animal, so you can apply whenever your cow or buffalo hits the 15 litre daily mark.

Follow the steps below to submit the online application in a few minutes.

STEP 1 - Go to the official Animal Husbandry Department website at hpahdbt.hp.gov.in and click on the beneficiaries registration link on the home page.

STEP 2 - Look for the Uttam Pashu Puraskar Yojana in the list of schemes shown on the portal and click on it to open the application form.

STEP 3 - Read the scheme rules carefully. Once you are okay with all the terms, tick the agreement box and click on the Proceed button.

STEP 4 - Fill the form with your personal details, address in Himachal Pradesh, bank account details for DBT payment and information about your cow or buffalo.

STEP 5 - Upload the required documents. Each file must be in PDF or JPG format and the size should not go beyond 200 KB per file.

STEP 6 - Submit the form and save a copy of the receipt for your records. You can log in later to check the application status on the same portal.

Uttam Pashu Puraskar Yojana Highlights

Benefits of Uttam Pashu Puraskar Yojana

Scheme gives a direct cash reward to farmers who take good care of their high milk yielding cows and buffaloes. Main benefits under this scheme are given below.

• Cash prize of ₹1000 for every cow or buffalo that gives 15 litres or more milk in a day.
• A farmer can get the reward for up to two animals in a year, so the total benefit can go up to ₹2000.
• Full payment reaches the farmer through DBT, so there is no middleman and no delay in the money coming to the bank account.
• Male calves born to these high yielding dams may also be picked up by the department for use at sperm stations, which brings extra income to the owner.

Eligibility for Uttam Pashu Puraskar Yojana

Any farmer or livestock owner in Himachal Pradesh rearing a high milk yielding cow or buffalo can apply for this cash reward. Below are the main conditions to check who can apply.

• Applicant should be a permanent resident of Himachal Pradesh.
• Cow or buffalo owned by the applicant must produce at least 15 litres of milk in a day.
• Only two animals per farmer are considered for the cash prize in a year.
• Milk yield must be verified by the local Veterinary Officer along with the Veterinary Pharmacist or GPVA and a representative from the local body.

Documents Required for Application

Keep the following documents ready in soft copy before you start the online form. Each file must be under 200 KB in size and in PDF or JPG format.

• Identity proof such as Aadhaar card, PAN card or Voter ID.
• Copy of the bank passbook of the applicant for DBT payment.
• Residence proof of Himachal Pradesh (bonafide certificate or ration card).
• BPL certificate, if applicable.
• Caste or category certificate, if applicable.

Milk Recording Process

Before the cash prize is approved, the department has to verify the milk yield of your animal. Recording is done at the local Veterinary Hospital or Dispensary and can be arranged at any time during the lactation period.

A three-member team handles the recording. It has the local Veterinary Officer, the Veterinary Pharmacist or GPVA of the area, and a representative from the local body verified by the Senior Veterinary Officer. Milk is measured across four sittings covering morning and evening, and the average of three milkings is taken as the peak yield of the animal.

Once the peak yield hits 15 litres or more, the Senior Veterinary Officer verifies the record and forwards the file to the Deputy Director. After the file is approved, the cash prize of ₹1000 per animal is sent to the farmer's bank account through DBT.

Helpline and Contact

For any query or help during the application, you can visit the nearest Veterinary Hospital or Dispensary in your area. You can also contact the office of the Deputy Director, Animal Husbandry of your district. All scheme details, notices and rules are also updated on the official portal at hpahdbt.hp.gov.in.

Farmers in Himachal Pradesh can also check other support schemes like Rajiv Gandhi Prakritik Kheti Start-up Yojana and Himachal Agriculture Loan Interest Subvention Scheme for extra income and loan support.

References

For live updates and full scheme rules, visit the official page at https://hpahdbt.hp.gov.in/Home/uttam_pashu_purskar_yojana or the beneficiary registration page at https://hpahdbt.hp.gov.in/Home/BeneficiariesRegistration.

FAQ's

Is Uttam Pashu Puraskar Yojana still running in 2026?

Yes. Scheme is active under Department of Animal Husbandry, Himachal Pradesh and eligible farmers can apply online through hpahdbt.hp.gov.in.

How much cash reward is given under this scheme?

A cash prize of ₹1000 is given for every cow or buffalo that produces 15 litres or more milk in a day, with a cap of two animals per farmer in a year.

Who checks the milk yield of the animal?

A three-member team of the local Veterinary Officer, a Veterinary Pharmacist or GPVA and a local body representative records the milk across four sittings and takes the average of three as the peak yield.

Can a farmer from any state apply for this scheme?

No. Only permanent residents of Himachal Pradesh who own qualifying cattle or buffaloes are eligible for the reward.

How does the payment reach the farmer?

Full ₹1000 amount is paid through DBT and gets credited straight to the bank account linked with the application.

Is there any fee to apply for this scheme?

No. The application is free of charge. Farmers only need to submit the online form and the required documents through the official portal.