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Rajasthan government to encourage animal husbandry in rural areas and strengthen the economic status of Gopalas Gopal Credit Card Scheme Is running Under this scheme, cattle rearers are provided interest free loans for fodder, shelter construction and other animal husbandry requirements.
What is Gopal Credit Card Scheme?
This scheme of Rajasthan government is particularly Gopalak farmer families in rural areas Is made for Under the scheme, a short -term loan of up to one lakh rupees is given to eligible gopalas without interest for a period of one year.
The purpose and benefits of the scheme
- Increase in income of cattle rearers
- Basic needs like fodder, fence, kheli and shed
- Improvement in milk production
- Promotion of cow protection
Extension in budget
In the budget of 2024-25, a target was set to benefit 5 lakh Gopalak families from this scheme. At the same time, it has been proposed to include 2.5 lakh additional Gopalas in the budget of 2025-26. A grant of Rs 150 crore has been proposed under the scheme.
Where and how is the use of loan?
Loans can be used in the following functions:
- Buy fodder for animals
- Make fence and play
- To build sheds for cows and buffaloes
It has also been ensured that the loan amount is used only for the prescribed objectives.
How many have got the benefit so far?
In the year 2024-25, more than 1 lakh applications were received for the scheme, out of which more than 37,400 Gopalak families have been approved a loan of about Rs 248 crore.
Fully free from interest, but with conditions
Only those Gopalak farmers will get the benefit of this scheme who are members of the primary milk producing cooperative society of their village. They do not have to pay any interest if they pay the loan installments on time.
How to apply?
Gopalak farmers can apply through the following mediums to avail this scheme:
- Village service cooperative society
- E-friend center