Mukhyamantri Kamdhenu Yojana – In 2024, the Odisha government launched the Mukhyamantri Kamdhenu Yojana (MKY), a special scheme to help small and marginal farmers grow their dairy businesses. This initiative, led by Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, includes a sub-scheme called Go-Palan Yojana. It aims to increase milk production, improve farmers’ lives, and make sure people in Odisha have enough milk to stay healthy. This article explains everything about the scheme in simple words, so even a 7th-grade student can understand how it works, who can apply, and why it’s important.
Why Dairy Farming is Important in Odisha
Odisha is a state where many people depend on farming to earn a living. Dairy farming, which means raising cows to produce milk, is a big part of this. It provides jobs and money for families, especially in villages. However, many small farmers face problems like not having enough money to buy cows or build proper sheds for them. The Mukhyamantri Kamdhenu Yojana was started to solve these issues. By giving farmers financial help, the government wants to make dairy farming easier and more profitable. This will not only help farmers but also ensure that everyone in Odisha has access to milk, which is important for good health.
Objectives of the Mukhyamantri Kamdhenu Yojana
The scheme has some clear goals to make dairy farming better in Odisha. Here are the main objectives:
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More Milk Production: The scheme helps farmers set up small dairy units to produce more milk to meet the growing demand in Odisha.
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Better Income for Farmers: By supporting dairy farming, the scheme helps small farmers earn more money to support their families.
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Healthy Communities: More milk means better nutrition, especially for children and families in rural areas.
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Eco-Friendly Farming: The scheme encourages sustainable practices, which are good for the environment and ensure dairy farming lasts for a long time.
Who Can Apply for Mukhyamantri Kamdhenu Yojana
The Mukhyamantri Kamdhenu Yojana is open to many people, especially those who need extra support. Here’s who can apply:
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Small Dairy Farmers: People who already have 1 to 5 cows.
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Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) Farmers: These communities get special priority.
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Women and Transgender Individuals: The scheme encourages them to participate.
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People with Disabilities (PWD): Those with 40% or more disability can apply.
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Self-Help Group (SHG) Members: Groups of people working together to improve their lives.
There are a few important rules:
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Only one person from a family can apply.
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You can apply only once every three years.
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If you want to build a shed for your cows, you need to show proof of land ownership. If you don’t want a shed, you don’t need land documents.
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The scheme gives priority to women, people with disabilities, and transgender individuals for 50% of the general category spots.
Benefits and Subsidies
The Mukhyamantri Kamdhenu Yojana offers a lot of financial help to farmers. The total cost to set up a small dairy unit is Rs. 2.304 lakhs. This includes buying two milk-producing cows (called milch cows) and, if you choose, building a shed for them. The government provides a subsidy, which means they pay a big part of this cost for you.
Here’s how the cost breaks down:
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Item |
Cost (Rs.) |
Quantity |
Total (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|
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Shed (120 sq. ft. for 2 cows and 2 calves) |
420 per sq. ft. |
120 sq. ft. |
50,400 |
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Two milch cows (10 litres/day each) with calves |
90,000 per cow |
2 cows |
1,80,000 |
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Total Unit Cost |
2,30,400 |
The subsidies depend on whether you choose to build a shed and your category:
If You Choose a Shed
|
Phase |
Conditions |
SC/ST/Women/PWD/Transgender (Rs.) |
General (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|
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1st Phase |
After shed, 1st cow purchase, insurance |
80,640 | 69,120 |
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2nd Phase |
After 2nd cow purchase, insurance |
80,640 | 69,120 |
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Total |
1,61,280 | 1,38,240 |
If You Don’t Choose a Shed
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Phase |
Conditions |
SC/ST/Women/PWD/Transgender (Rs.) |
General (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1st Phase |
After 1st cow purchase, insurance |
63,000 | 54,000 |
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2nd Phase |
After 2nd cow purchase, insurance |
63,000 | 54,000 |
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Total |
1,26,000 | 1,08,000 |
The scheme also provides other benefits like subsidised calf feed and livestock insurance, which help keep the cows healthy and productive.
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How to Apply for Mukhyamantri Kamdhenu Yojana
Applying for the Mukhyamantri Kamdhenu Yojana is simple. You can do it online or offline.
Online Application
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Visit the GO-SUGAM portal.
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Register as a new user or log in if you already have an account.
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Fill out the application form with your details.
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Upload documents like:
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Aadhaar Card
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Bank Passbook
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Land Records (if choosing a shed)
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Caste Certificate (if SC/ST)
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Transgender Certificate (if applicable)
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Disability Certificate (if applicable)
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Submit the application.
Offline Application
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Go to your nearest Block Veterinary Officer (BVO) or Common Service Center (CSC).
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Fill out the application form (called Annexure-I).
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Submit the required documents.
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The BVO will visit your place to check everything and take a photo of your location (called geo-tagging).
How Applications Are Selected
After you apply, the government follows these steps to choose beneficiaries:
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Field Verification: A team, including the Block Veterinary Officer and other officials, visits your place to check your application and take photos.
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Forwarding to CDVO: The BVO sends your application to the Chief District Veterinary Officer (CDVO) through the GO-SUGAM portal.
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Final Approval: A District Level Committee (DLC) reviews and approves the application.
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Go-Ahead Letter: If approved, you get a letter, and the subsidy money is released after everything is confirmed.
The selection is done on a first-come, first-serve basis, depending on the number of spots available each year.
Impact on Farmers and Odisha’s Economy
The Mukhyamantri Kamdhenu Yojana is expected to help over 15 lakh farmers in Odisha, according to a report by New Indian Express. By giving farmers money to buy cows and build sheds, the scheme will help them produce more milk. This will:
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Increase farmers’ income, helping them take better care of their families.
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Provide more milk for people in Odisha, improving health and nutrition.
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Support the state’s economy by making dairy farming stronger.
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Encourage eco-friendly farming, which is good for the environment.
The scheme also strengthens dairy cooperatives, which are groups that help farmers sell their milk. With an investment of Rs. 1,423.47 crore, the government is showing its commitment to making dairy farming a key part of Odisha’s growth.