MDADP

The scheme aims to improve the livelihood and nutritional security of tribal communities by providing two dairy animals at a 90% subsidy to eligible tribal livestock farmers.

The "Mukhyamantri Dairy Animal Distribution Programme (Special Backward Tribes Baiga, Bharia & Sahariya)" scheme is launched by the Animal Husbandry Department, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The scheme aims to improve the economic status, nutrition, and income of special backward tribal communities by promoting livestock rearing. The beneficiaries from the Baiga, Bharia, and Sahariya tribes receive two high-yielding dairy cows or Murrah buffaloes at a 90% subsidy, with 10% contribution by the beneficiary.

> Selected Districts:

The scheme targets specific districts including Dindori, Umaria, Shahdol, Anuppur, Mandla, Balaghat, Chhindwara, Gwalior, Datia, Shivpuri, Guna, Ashoknagar, Sheopurkala, Morena, and Bhind.

• The applicant must be a resident of Madhya Pradesh.
• The applicant must belong to special backward tribes: Baiga, Bharia, or Sahariya.
• The applicant must be a livestock farmer residing in the designated districts.
• The applicant’s selected animals must comply with minimum milk yield and age requirements.
• The applicant must participate in pre-distribution training and follow cluster/milk route arrangements.

• Provision of 2 Dairy Animals (cow or Murrah buffalo) per beneficiary at 90% subsidy.
• Animals sourced from certified breeding tracts, progressive farmers, or NABARD-approved markets, ensuring quality and health.
• Minimum milk yield requirement: cows – 7 liters/day; buffaloes – 8 liters/day.
• Animal age limit: calves must be under 2 months.
• Disease-free, healthy animals with mandatory tagging.
• Training and guidance on dairy management provided before distribution.
• Milk route establishment and cluster development support provided.