Impact of My Work in Gramya Gausevak Yojana

Scheme Name: Gramya Gausevak Yojana (Pilot Project)

·  Department: Animal Husbandry Department, Government of Uttarakhand

·  Approval: GO No. 138/XV-1/2023/-1(23)/2011 dated 27 February 2023

Problem Addressed and Objective

·        Male cow progeny is undesired assets for farmers.

·        Uttarakhand has witnessed an increase in stray Male cow Progeny and calves due to abandonment, reduced grazing areas, and changing agricultural practices.

·        This has resulted in crop damage, road accidents, animal suffering, and public inconvenience.

Objectives

·        Reduce the number of stray male cow progeny in villages.

·        Improve animal welfare through community participation.

·        Generate rural employment through trained Gausevaks.

Scheme Design and Key Interventions

·        Identification and registration of stray male cattle.

·        Rescue, Transportation, feeding and health monitoring.

·        Coordination with Gram Panchayats, Gaushalas, and the Animal Husbandry Department.

Financial Outlay and Expenditure

·        Implemented initially as a pilot project with government support.

·        Financial assistance provided for Gausevak honorarium, cattle care, and operational activities. Rs. 80.00 per day per animals maximum 5 male cattle (Maximum Rs. 12000.00 per month honorarium per Gausevak)

·        Convergence with existing schemes related to animal husbandry, Gaushalas, and rural development to optimize resources.

Physical Outputs

·        In Year 2025-26, 220 Gramy gausevak and In year 2026-27 till now , 99 Gramy gausevak hs been established.

·        319 Gramy Gau sevak has been established and approximately 550 male cow progeny animals are taken care.

·        48 female and 271 male gramy gausevak are registered.

·        Cattle tagged and health records maintained.

Employment and Livelihoods Generated

·        Creation of local employment opportunities for rural youth as Gausevaks.

·        Improved livelihood opportunities linked to organic manure, and cattle-based rural enterprises.

Ground-Level Outcomes and Impact

·        Reduction in the number of stray male cow progeny on roads.

·        Fewer cattle-related road accidents and improved public safety.

·        Reduction in crop damage and financial losses to farmers.

·        Better health and welfare of rescued cattle through regular veterinary care.

·         Improved cleanliness, reduced plastic ingestion by cattle, and greater community participation in cattle management.

Evidence and Success Stories

·        Improved response to cattle-related complaints.

·        Enhanced cooperation among villagers, Panchayats, veterinary staff, and Gaushalas.

Implementation Challenges and Corrective Action

Challenges:

·        Limited Gaushala capacity.

·        Financial sustainability.

·        Seasonal fodder shortages.

·        Lack of owner accountability for abandoned cattle.

·        Difficult terrain in hill districts.

Corrective Measures

·        Strengthen cattle identification and owner registration.

·        Expand Gaushala infrastructure.

·        Improve fodder availability.

·        Capacity building of Gausevaks.

·        Regular monitoring using digital reporting systems.

Present Status and Way Forward

The pilot project has demonstrated the potential of community-based cattle management in addressing the stray cattle problem.  

Way Forward:

·        Integrate with cattle tagging and digital monitoring systems at BPA (Bharat Pashudhan App).

·        Promote community participation and owner accountability.

·        Develop a sustainable model for long-term stray cattle management, animal welfare, and rural livelihood generation.