Haryana Government launches Pashudhan Bima Yojana

Haryana Government has launched Pashudhan Bima Yojana, an insurance cover scheme for cattle breeders in the state.

It was launched by Haryana Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister, O. P. Dhankar in Jhajjar.

Key Points

Pashudhan Bima Yojana will provide insurance cover to cattle breeders in the state at different premium rates for different animals.

Insurance cover will be provided at a premium of Rs 100 for cows, buffaloes, bulls, camels and at Rs 25 for sheep, goat and pig for a period of three years.

Under it, the insurance companies would give compensation in case of death of animal (cattle).

The scheme is free of cost for cattle breeders from the scheduled castes.

The state Animal Husbandry and Dairying Department has set a target to cover one lakh cattle under Pashudhan Bima Yojana.

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