The objective of this scheme is to (1) Increase milk production thereby providing more economic gains to the farmers. (2) Reduce the inter-calving period which will ultimately result in more calves and higher milk production (3) Improve the health of pregnant cows & buffaloes so that their full milk production potential can be realized after parturition. (4) Ensure the birth of healthy calves free of diseases and malnutrition so that they grow to become higher-producing animals (5) Motivate the farmers to rear such animals.

Department of Animal Husbandry, Government of Himachal Pradesh

Livestock owners belonging to BPL of Scheduled Caste category families rearing Desi/ Indigenous/ crossbred cows or buffaloes are eligible to apply under the scheme.

Families belonging to BPL of Scheduled Caste category rearing Desi/Indigenous cows or buffaloes will be provided a balanced ration @ 3kg/day/cow or buffalo.

The balanced ration will be provided for a maximum of up to two Desi/Indigenous cows/their crosses or buffaloes.

The balanced ration will be provided for three months during the last trimester of pregnancy.

The balanced ration will be provided at a 50% subsidy to the eligible beneficiary.

The cost will be shared by the Govt. and beneficiary on a 50:50 basis.

The cost of feed will depend upon the tender/approved rates.

After feeding a balanced ration during the last trimester of pregnancy, milk production increased by 2 liters/day.

The beneficiary may apply online mode. (https://hpahdbt.hp.gov.in/Home/MaintenanceCowBuffaloRationSchemeUnderScsp)