About this agriculture scheme
The scheme aims to provide affordable and nutritious packed silage and total mixed animal feed to livestock farmers, especially women, in the remote hilly areas of Uttarakhand. Under this scheme, silage is made available to livestock farmers at a subsidized rate of Rs. 2.75 per kg.
The scheme “Mukhyamantri Ghasyari Kalyan Yojana” was introduced by the Cooperative Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide affordable and nutritious packed silage and total mixed animal feed to livestock farmers, especially women, in the remote hilly areas of Uttarakhand.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Mukhyamantri Ghasyari Kalyan Yojana (MMGKY) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Co-Operative Department |
| Benefit type | In kind (goods, services or support, not cash) |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Level / State | State · Uttarakhand |
| Official portal | uk.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
| Age | 18 to 80 years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 80 years
- 🏘️Rural
- 💼Farmer
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- Packed silage and complete mixed animal feed are prepared by blending nutrients with green maize and are made available to cattle rearers in the remote rural and hilly areas of Uttarakhand at the rate of Rs. 2.75 per kg.
- Under the scheme, a 75% subsidy is provided on the selling price of silage, which is Rs. 9.00 per kg, and the State Government also provides financial assistance of Rs. 3.00 per kg towards expenses such as loading, transportation, and handling. As a result, silage is made available to beneficiaries at a subsidized rate of Rs. 2.75 per kg.
Who qualifies
- The applicant must be residing in a hilly area of Uttarakhand.
- The applicant must be a livestock farmer or a woman engaged in livestock farming.
- The scheme is applicable only in the hilly areas of Uttarakhand.
Who is not eligible
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Registration walkthrough
Offline
- Livestock owners or women beneficiaries can request silage directly from the secretary of the concerned cooperative society by submitting a written application. Along with the application, they must provide documents verifying their residence within the committee area, including their Aadhaar card.
- In mountainous areas where cooperative societies are located far away, women can submit their subsequent requests through telephone or WhatsApp. Membership in a cooperative society is not mandatory under this scheme.
- Based on the submitted request, livestock farmers or women beneficiaries will receive silage, total mixed ration, or fodder upon depositing the prescribed fee at the offices or centers of the cooperative societies.
Frequently asked questions
Who can benefit from this scheme?
All livestock farmers and women engaged in animal husbandry residing in the hilly areas of Uttarakhand are eligible to benefit from this scheme.
Is the scheme applicable in plain areas of Uttarakhand?
No, the scheme is applicable only in the hilly areas of Uttarakhand.
What type of fodder is provided under the scheme?
The scheme provides packed silage and complete mixed animal feed prepared by blending nutrients with green maize to ensure balanced nutrition for livestock.
At what rate is silage made available to beneficiaries?
Silage is provided to livestock farmers at a subsidized rate of Rs. 2.75 per kilogram.
What is the actual cost of silage before subsidy?
The actual cost of silage is Rs. 9.00 per kilogram. However, after applying the government subsidy and assistance, beneficiaries pay only Rs. 2.75 per kilogram.
How can livestock owners apply to get silage?
Livestock owners or women farmers can apply by submitting a written application to the secretary of the concerned cooperative society along with required documents.
Can applications be submitted online or through digital means?
In remote mountainous areas, women can submit their subsequent demands via telephone or WhatsApp to the concerned society.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Official Website cooperative.uk.gov.in
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