Who is eligible to apply under this scheme?
The applicant must be a Small or Marginal Farmer from Uttarakhand who has lost milk, agricultural, or haulage animals due to a notified natural disaster. <br>
What financial assistance is provided for milk animals?
An assistance amount of ₹37,500/- per animal is provided for Buffalo, Cow, Camel, Yak, or Mithun. <br>
What is the amount of assistance for small livestock?
For Sheep, Goat, or Pig, financial assistance of ₹4,000/- per animal is provided. <br>
Is assistance available for poultry losses?
Yes. Poultry farmers receive ₹100 per bird, subject to a maximum of ₹10,000 per beneficiary family, provided the birds died due to a notified natural disaster. <br>
What is the maximum limit of assistance per family?
Assistance is limited to the actual loss but capped at: - Three large milch animals, or - Thirty small milch animals, or - Three large agricultural and draught animals per family. <br>
How is the loss of animals verified?
The loss is verified by a competent authority designated by the State Government, starting with the Patwari, and then confirmed by the Tehsildar, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), and finally approved by the District Magistrate (DM). <br>
How is information about the disaster and damage collected?
Information is gathered from various official and field sources. The Patwari conducts a field inspection, records details in the P-20 form, and submits it for verification at higher administrative levels. <br>