Animal Husbandry: Assistance to Small and Marginal Farmers in Wanaparthy
AHASMF
Government of Uttarakhand
Guidance for businesses in Wanaparthy
The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to small and marginal farmers for the replacement of productive livestock lost due to notified natural disasters such as floods, landslides, or other calamities.
At a glance
- Milch (Buffalo/Cow/Camel/Yak/Mithun)
- ₹37,500 per animal
- Milch (Sheep/Goat/Pig)
- ₹4,000 per animal
- Agricultural/Haulage (Camel/Horse/Bullock)
- ₹32,000 per animal
- Agricultural/Haulage (Calf/Donkey/Pony/Mule)
- ₹20,000 per animal
- Poultry
- ₹100 per bird (up to ₹10,000 per family)
Benefits
Milch Animals:
- ₹37,500/- per animal (Buffalo/Cow/Camel/Yak/Mithun); ₹4,000/- per animal (Sheep/Goat/Pig).
Agricultural and Haulage Animals:
- ₹32,000/- per animal (Camel/Horse/Bullock); ₹20,000/- per animal (Calf/Donkey/Pony/Mule).
Poultry Farming:
- ₹100/- per bird, up to a limit of ₹10,000/- per beneficiary family. The death of birds must be due to a notified natural disaster.
Cap per Family:
- Assistance is limited to the actual loss but restricted to a maximum of 3 large milch animals, 30 small milch animals, or 3 large agricultural and draught animals per family (loss verified by a competent authority designated by the State Government).
Eligibility
- The applicant must be a Small or Marginal Farmer from Uttarakhand who has lost their milk, agricultural, or haulage animals due to a notified natural disaster.
Documents required
- Form P-20 Entry Confirmation (recorded by the concerned Patwari)
- Other supporting documents as required
How to apply
Information about the disaster and the resulting damage is received from various sources. The concerned Patwari verifies the damage and records it in the P-20 form. The Patwari's report is subsequently verified by the Tehsildar and the Sub-Divisional Magistrate. Approval is then obtained from the District Magistrate. Once the DM's approval is received, relief funds are disbursed to the concerned beneficiaries at the Tehsil level. This assistance is limited to the actual loss of productive animals, subject to the per-family caps above.
About the scheme
This Uttarakhand scheme provides financial assistance to small and marginal farmers to replace productive livestock — milch, agricultural, and haulage animals, and poultry — lost due to notified natural disasters such as floods, landslides, or other calamities. Losses are verified through the Patwari's P-20 form and approved by the District Magistrate.
Why it matters
- Disaster Relief:
- Compensates loss of productive livestock.
- Livelihood Protection:
- Helps replace milch and draught animals.
- Wide Coverage:
- Milch, agricultural, haulage animals, and poultry.
- Verified Process:
- Patwari-verified via the P-20 form.
Focus areas
- Livestock Replacement:
- Milch, agricultural, and haulage animals.
- Poultry Support:
- Compensation for lost birds.
- Disaster Relief:
- Support after notified natural disasters.
Is this scheme right for you?
This scheme cushions Uttarakhand's small and marginal farmers against the loss of productive livestock in natural disasters — helping them replace milch, draught, and poultry animals. If you are a small/marginal farmer who lost animals to a notified disaster, this scheme can provide vital financial support.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply under this scheme?
The applicant must be a Small or Marginal Farmer from Uttarakhand who has lost milk, agricultural, or haulage animals due to a notified natural disaster.
What financial assistance is provided for milk animals?
An assistance amount of ₹37,500/- per animal is provided for Buffalo, Cow, Camel, Yak, or Mithun.
What is the amount of assistance for small livestock?
For Sheep, Goat, or Pig, financial assistance of ₹4,000/- per animal is provided.
Is assistance available for poultry losses?
Yes. Poultry farmers receive ₹100 per bird, subject to a maximum of ₹10,000 per beneficiary family, provided the birds died due to a notified natural disaster.
What is the maximum limit of assistance per family?
Assistance is limited to the actual loss but capped at: Three large milch animals, or Thirty small milch animals, or Three large agricultural and draught animals per family.
How is the loss of animals verified?
The loss is verified by a competent authority designated by the State Government, starting with the Patwari, and then confirmed by the Tehsildar, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), and finally approved by the District Magistrate (DM).
How is information about the disaster and damage collected?
Information is gathered from various official and field sources. The Patwari conducts a field inspection, records details in the P-20 form, and submits it for verification at higher administrative levels.
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