The “Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Kamdhenu Yojana” scheme was launched by the Department of Animal Husbandry, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme aims to provide business opportunities in the dairy sector, especially to unemployed youths, increase milk production, strengthen economic conditions, and enable farmers will get economic benefits even in adverse circumstances.

Benefits

Loan will be disbursed in four stages (Amount in Lakhs):

Financial assistance for the construction of cattle sheds, the purchase of high-yielding milch cattle, cattle insurance, and transportation costs.

• Each unit consists of 25 cattle (either all crossbred cows, indigenous cows, or buffaloes of similar breeds).
• A beneficiary can avail up to 8 units (200 cattle) depending on landholding and repayment record.
• Loan amount ranges from ₹36,00,000 (for indigenous breed units) to ₹42,00,000 (for crossbred cows/buffalo units).
• The scheme ensures insurance coverage for cattle, sheds, and transit risks.
• Tagging of purchased animals is mandatory and registered on the Bharat Pashudhan App.
• Preference is given to farmers already supplying milk to milk unions or located along milk collection routes.
• The disbursement occurs over an 18-month period in stages.
• The beneficiary becomes eligible for another unit after 2 years, provided the earlier loan is regularly repaid.

Eligibility

• The applicant must be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
• The applicant must be at least 21 years of age.
• The applicant must be a livestock farmer.
• The applicant belongs to all categories: SC, ST, and others are eligible to apply.
• The applicant must possess a minimum of 3.5 acres of agricultural land per unit (25 cattle).
• The applicant can apply for up to 8 units, with land requirement increasing proportionately.
• The applicant’s family’s collective landholding can be considered; in such cases, there will be co-borrowers.
• For scattered landholdings, at least half an acre must be in one location.
• The applicant must hold a training certificate from a reputed institute/organization in dairy management.

Exclusion

• The applicant must not be a defaulter to any bank.
• Mixing of milch cattle types (indigenous, crossbred, buffalo) within a single unit is not permitted.

Application Process

Online: https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/dbaky

Registration:
Step 1: Visit the official website and click “Sign-up”.
Step 2: Fill mandatory fields: Email ID, Mobile Number. Create a password and confirm. Click “Submit”.
Step 3: User ID and Password will be generated.

Application:
Step 1: Visit the official website and click “Sign-In”.
Step 2: Navigate to the online form. Fill in mandatory fields and upload documents.
Step 3: Review information, click “Save Application”. You’ll receive an application number. Click “Print Application”.

Documents Required

• Identity Proof
• Residence Proof
• Land Records
• Training Certificate
• Bank Account Details
• Other Necessary Documents, if required