The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance for the care and maintenance of cattle rescued from illegal slaughter or smuggling.

Registered organizations such as gaushalas, Nandishalas, kanji houses, municipal bodies, or Panchayati Raj institutions that have custody of cattle rescued from smuggling or illegal slaughter are eligible for the scheme.

The scheme provides financial assistance of ₹40/- per day for large cattle and ₹20/- per day for small cattle to support their fodder and maintenance.

Assistance is provided for a maximum duration of one year or the custody period of the cattle, whichever is shorter.

Applicants must provide a copy of the FIR related to the cattle rescue and approval from a competent authority.

The application form can be obtained from the office of the District Joint Director, Department of Animal Husbandry.

Applications are reviewed and approved by the District-level Gopalan Committee after submission. Upon approval, the financial assistance is disbursed to the organization.

No, individuals cannot apply for the scheme. It is exclusively for registered organizations that meet the eligibility criteria.

The assistance amount is calculated based on the number of rescued cattle and the daily rate specified for large and small cattle.

While there is no fixed deadline, applications should be submitted promptly after custody of the rescued cattle is taken.

Applicants can contact the office of the District Joint Director, Department of Animal Husbandry, for more information and assistance regarding the scheme.