Rajasthan Animal Husbandry Department's Key Services and Schemes — A Complete Guide
Rajasthan AH: Services & Schemes
The Department of Animal Husbandry, operated by the Government of Rajasthan, is running numerous schemes for livestock farmers in the state.
Rajasthan Animal Husbandry Department's Key Services and Schemes — A Complete Guide
The Department of Animal Husbandry, Rajasthan, run by the Government of Rajasthan, is implementing numerous schemes for the state's livestock farmers. These schemes aim to protect livestock, improve breeds, control diseases, provide financial assistance, and promote modern animal husbandry practices.
This blog has been created to provide livestock farmers with information on all important schemes and their application processes in one place.
1️⃣ Mobile Veterinary Service and Helpline 1962
What it is: If your animal is sick, injured, or in labor, you can call 1962 directly. This number is connected to the Government of Rajasthan's Mobile Veterinary Unit. The team will visit your location and treat the animal.
Benefits: Immediate medical assistance in rural areas, treatment of animals without having to take them to a hospital.
How to avail:
1. Call 1962.
2. Provide your name, village, type of animal, symptoms, and exact location.
3. A veterinarian/team will be dispatched to your location.
Note: Until the team arrives, keep the animal in the shade and provide clean water.
2️⃣ Free Livestock Health Scheme
What it is: The department provides free medicines and treatment for common diseases. This service is available at all veterinary hospitals in the state.
Benefits: Saves on the cost of treatment and medicines for animals, improves the health of livestock.
How to avail:
1. Visit the nearest veterinary hospital.
2. Provide information about the animal (type, age, symptoms).
3. The doctor will examine the animal and provide treatment and medicine.
Advice: Keep the treatment slip or card safe; This is where insurance/assistance comes in handy.
3️⃣ Artificial Insemination (AI) Service
What it is: A service providing artificial insemination for livestock breed improvement, available free of charge or at a nominal fee.
Benefits: Improved breeds of animals lead to increased production (milk, calves).
How to Identify "Heat" Symptoms in AI
Key signs of heat (estrus):
- The animal appears more active or restless, mooing frequently.
- Attempts to attract other females/bulls.
- Transparent mucus is discharged from the genitals.
- Tail wagging, frequent urination, slight decrease in milk production.
Optimal time for AI: Artificial insemination is considered most effective within 12 to 18 hours of the onset of heat.
Note: After insemination, give the animal 2-3 days of rest, provide a balanced diet and sufficient water.
4️⃣ Vaccination Program (FMD, HS, BQ, PPR, etc.)
What it is: The government conducts vaccination campaigns for all animals from time to time to prevent the spread of diseases.
Major Vaccines and Booster Schedule:
- FMD (Foot-and-Mouth Disease): First vaccination at 4 months of age and a booster every 6 months.
- HS (Hemorrhagic Septicemia): Once a year (generally before summer).
- BQ (Black Quarter): Once a year, usually before the start of the rainy season.
- PPR (Sheep and Goats): Once after 3 months of age, provides immunity for 3 years. Capacity.
How to get it done: 1. Find out the date of the vaccination camp from the nearest veterinary hospital or Gram Panchayat. 2. Bring your animal on the scheduled day or cooperate when the team arrives. 3. Keep the animal's identification and certificate after vaccination.
Advice: Consult a doctor before vaccinating pregnant animals or newborn calves.
5️⃣ Livestock Insurance Scheme
What it is: Insurance facility to protect livestock owners from financial loss in case of accident or death of the animal.
Benefits: Payment of a predetermined insurance amount in case of sudden death of the animal.
How to apply: 1. Obtain the form from the District Animal Husbandry Office or an authorized insurance agency. 2. Attach the animal's photograph, identification number, bank passbook, and health certificate. 3. Submit the application and receive the policy document.
Important: For insurance claims, reporting the death within 24 hours and a post-mortem report are mandatory.
6️⃣ Gaushala Development Scheme
What it is: Grants to registered cow shelters for the development of buildings, water facilities, fodder storage, and medical facilities.
How to apply: 1. Obtain the form from the concerned District Animal Husbandry Office. 2. Attach the registration certificate, number of animals, land documents, and development proposal. 3. Grant approval is given after inspection.
Note: Gaushalas receiving grants are required to submit utilization reports periodically.
7️⃣ Nandishala Public Participation Scheme
What it is: Assistance for the construction and operation of Nandishalas (shelters) for stray male cattle at the Panchayat Samiti level.
How to apply: 1. Obtain the scheme guidelines from the concerned Panchayat or Animal Husbandry office. 2. Include land, structure, and operational plan. Submit the application. 3. After approval, the grant will be disbursed,Construct and operate accordingly.
Suggestion: The Nandi Gaushala can become more sustainable with the participation of local livestock farmers and a fodder support model.
8️⃣ Goat/Sheep Farming Scheme
What it is: A loan and subsidy-based scheme by the state government for goat/sheep farming.
How to apply:
1. Contact the District Animal Husbandry Office or bank branch.
2. Prepare and submit a Detailed Project Report (DPR).
3. After bank loan approval, departmental subsidy approval will be granted.
Online assistance link: https://nlm.udyamimitra.in/Home/PreApplication
9️⃣ National Livestock Mission (NLM) — Entrepreneurship and Online Application
What it is: This Government of India scheme is implemented to encourage investment in livestock production, fodder management, poultry, pig farming, goat farming, etc.
Benefits: Capital grants and training for individual livestock farmers, SHGs, FPOs, and cooperative societies.
Application process:
- Visit the website: nlm.udyamimitra.in
- Fill out the “Pre-Application Form” and upload the required documents.
- The application is scrutinized by the State Executive Committee.
- Loan approval and subsidy disbursement by the bank/financial institution.
Suggestion: Before applying, keep the number of livestock, location, capital, and project report ready.
🔟 General Guidelines for Livestock Farmers
- Register all animals.
- Always keep vaccination cards and insurance policies safe.
- Regular artificial insemination and pregnancy diagnosis (PD) Get it done.
- In case of illness or emergency, call 1962 immediately.
- Join a women's self-help group or FPO to market milk/fodder/animal products.
Conclusion
The Rajasthan government's schemes — whether it's mobile services, vaccination, insurance, Nandishala, or the National Livestock Mission — all have one common goal: to improve the income and security of livestock farmers. With the right information and timely participation, every livestock farmer can benefit.
Important Link: Rajasthan Animal Husbandry Department Website