Telangana Buffalo Distribution Scheme - 50% Subsidy for Buffalo Purchase

Check Telangana Buffalo Distribution Scheme Details: Telangana Govt. had approved the launch of a Buffalo Distribution Scheme for dairy farmers who produce and sell milk. Under this scheme, the state government offered a 50% subsidy on the purchase of new buffaloes. The total number of cattle to be distributed was 2 lakh, with a total outlay of ₹800 crore. This article explains the details of Telangana Buffalo Distribution Scheme.

Note: Scheme has been closed or it was a one time scheme which has been closed by the government. It was announced under the earlier state government and rolled out in phases through dairy cooperative societies. There is no fresh update or new phase of this scheme for 2026. Dairy farmers looking for current support can check the latest Telangana government schemes list for active options.

Farmers could purchase one buffalo by paying around Rs. 40,000. The state government bore the rest of the amount. Buffalo Distribution Scheme came after the Rs. 6000 crore Sheep Distribution Scheme. It aimed to boost the income of farmers who are into the business of milk production. Govt. was to finalize the implementation guidelines after the initial rollout.

Telangana Buffalo Distribution Scheme - Subsidy & Cost

Here are the details of the government subsidy and total cost for the purchase of new buffaloes under this scheme:

• Subsidy & Number of Buffaloes - The then CM K Chandrashekhar Rao had given approval to the Rs. 800 crore plan of distributing 2 lakh buffaloes to farmers at 50% subsidy.
• Effective Cost of Cattle After Subsidy - The cost of purchasing a new buffalo was around Rs. 80,000. Out of this total amount, govt. paid Rs. 40,000 for each buffalo (50% subsidy). So, farmers only had to pay Rs. 40,000 for the purchase of new buffaloes.

This Cattle Distribution scheme was meant to benefit around 2 lakh families of farmers who produce and sell milk for their income. It was one of the first schemes of its kind in the country.

Eligibility & Application Forms

State govt. had invited online applications for this Buffalo Distribution Scheme in phases. As the scheme is now closed, fresh applications are not being accepted. It was meant to help farmers, create an extra source of income, increase milk production, and support the dairy farming community across the state.

Telangana Buffalo Subsidy Scheme for Farmers

State government of Telangana had announced this subsidy for farmers buying buffaloes in the state. As per the notification, the government had planned a scheme for the development of the dairy sector to start a milk revolution (Ksheera Viplavam) across the state.

According to the notification, government provided 50 per cent subsidy to farmers from general categories while SC/ST community farmers got 75 per cent subsidy for buying a buffalo. The scheme was implemented through several dairy development societies.

Dairy Development Societies

Below is the list of dairy societies that got top priority under the scheme:

• Vijaya Dairy Development Society
• Mulkanur Dairy Development Society
• Nalgonda and Rangareddy Districts Dairy Development Societies
• Karimnagar Dairy Development Societies

State government had also accepted the demand of other dairy farmers to provide Rs. 4 per liter as incentive. Earlier, this incentive was accepted only in the case of Vijaya dairy development society.

Milk production in the state was much lower than demand of 1 crore litres. All dairy development societies put together across the state were producing around 7 lakh liters. Karnataka was supplying 6 lakh liters, AP 4 lakh liters and Gujarat 2 lakh liters to the state to cover the gap.

State government had planned a policy for the dairy sector so that milk production in the state could increase and the state would not have to rely on supply from other states.

For more details, Download Telangana Buffalo Distribution Scheme PDF - https://cdn.s3waas.gov.in/s3addfa9b7e234254d26e9c7f2af1005cb/uploads/2020/06/2020060195.pdf