Bihars animal husbandry department has proposed a subsidy scheme to promote cattle farming of indigenous breeds.
The scheme envisages a subsidy of up to 75% of the cost of cowshed installation, purchase of cattle and farming management. The subsidy will be offered on purchase of Sahiwal, Gyr and Tharparkar breed of cows in the units of two, four, 15 and 20 cows.
Currently, the subsidy scheme is available only for cross-breeds cows and buffaloes. This year, we have allocated40 crore in the annual budget for promoting cattle farming of indigenous breeds. The department has proposed to offer subsidy to around 5,500 beneficiaries under the scheme, said the minister.