The scheme includes Gir, Sahiwal, Haryana, and Tharparkar cows.

Applicants must be residents of Uttar Pradesh, aged above 18 years, and must not already own more than 2 cows of indigenous advanced breeds.

A beneficiary can set up an animal husbandry unit with a maximum of 2 cows.

The permissible grant per unit is 40% of the total cost, up to a maximum of ₹80,000.

50% of the beneficiaries will be women. If applications exceed the target, selection will be through an e-lottery conducted by the District Executive Committee.

Selected beneficiaries will receive a selection letter from the Deputy Dairy Development Officer or the Chief Veterinary Officer.

Beneficiaries must purchase the cows within 2 months of receiving the selection letter and ensure proper identification through ear tagging.

After purchasing the cows, beneficiaries must apply for the grant with the necessary documents. The grant will be released directly into their bank accounts through DBT after verification.

The grant will be recovered by the District Executive Committee as per rules.

The Nanda baba Milk Mission Society will be the nodal agency for implementation and monitoring.

The application for the grant must be submitted within a maximum of 1 month after purchasing the cows.

Ear tagging through microchips or any recognized system of identification is mandatory.

Advertisements will be published state-wide, available on the departmental portal and the mission’s portal, and displayed on notice boards of relevant offices.

Verification will be done on-site by a joint committee of the Deputy Dairy Development Officer and a nominated Veterinary Officer.

Ear tagging through microchips or any recognized system of identification is mandatory.