Odisha Gaushala Scheme 2021 : Establishment of New Stray Cattle Shelter Houses & Goshalas
Odisha Goshala Scheme 2021 has been launched by the state government at fardodisha.gov.in. The Odisha Gaushala Scheme details are available in the name of “Establishment of New Stray Cattle Shelter Houses/ Goshalas under State Plan for the Financial Year 2021-22”. We will tell you about the objective, eligibility, extent of assistance, installments, guidelines and other aspects of the Odisha Stray Cattle Shelter Houses (Goshalas) Scheme.
What is Odisha Goshala Scheme 2021
To encourage establishment of new Stray Cattle Shelter Houses/ Goshalas in the State for providing shelter to old, destitute, stray Cattle through Voluntary Non-Government Organizations working in the field of animal welfare.
Eligibility for Odisha Gaushala Scheme
- Under the scheme, assistance will be given to Registered Voluntary Organizations/institutions.
- The organization should have at least three years of experience of working in the area related to Animal Welfare activities.
- It should not be run for profit to any individual or body of individuals.
- It should have a properly constituted Managing Body with its powers, duties and responsibilities clearly defined and laid down in a written constitution.
- The proposed Stray Cattle Shelter House/ Goshala should be situated in the State of Odisha.
- The Goshalas should preferably be located near the urban areas of the state for supporting the stray cattle issues in Municipal Corporations, Municipalities and NACs.
- The Voluntary Non-Government Organisation should have audited report of expenditure of the last three years by a registered Chartered Account.
- The Organization applying for assistance for the proposed Stray Cattle Shelter House/ Goshala should house at least 50 adult stray cattle.
- The organization should have sufficient land for growing fodder for the cattle housed or alternative for fodder should be available.
Odisha Goshala Yojana Amount for Stray Cattle Shelter in Odisha
Here we are mentioning the financial assistance for stray cattle shelter for 50 animals:-
| Components | Maximum Amount Admissible (Rs. in Lakhs) |
| Construction of Boundary Wall/ Barbed Wire Fencing | 3 |
| Construction of Construction of Animal Shelters/ Shed | 13 |
| Total | 16 |
The Government will provide One time Capital Grant of Rs. 16 lakh for setting up of Stray Cattle Shelter for a unit size of 50 animals. Voluntary Organizations can avail funds upto Rs. 48 lakhs for setting up of Stray Cattle Shelter for a maximum unit size of 150 animals (maximum limit).
Odisha Gaushala Yojana Amount for Ancillary Infrastructure
Here we are mentioning the financial assistance for ancillary infrastructure:-
| Components | Maximum Amount Admissible (Rs in Lakhs) |
| Construction of Water Tank, Water Trough, Feeding Trough | 0.50 |
| Dug Well/ Bore Well, Water Pump etc. | 1 |
| Construction of Drains | 0.50 |
| Construction of Attendant Shed and Store Room | 1.50 |
| Electrification, Pathways etc. | 0.50 |
| Total | 4.00 |
Financial assistance can also be availed for ancillary infrastructure limited to Rs. 4 lakh. Funds admissible between the components are not interchangeable.
Salient Features of Odisha Goshala Scheme
- Voluntary organisation will get Rs. 16 for stray cattle shelters for unit size of 50 animals. So, any voluntary organizations can avail funds upto Rs. 48 lakhs for setting up of Stray Cattle Shelter for a maximum unit size of 150 animals (maximum limit).
- Voluntary organization can even avail funds upto Rs. 4 lakh for ancillary infrastructure.
- Thus under Odisha Goshala Scheme, voluntary organization can get total assistance amount ranging b/w Rs. 16 lakh to Rs. 52 lakh.
- No grants/ financial assistance will be provided towards recurring expenditure.
- The commitment of the Voluntary Organization to meet the recurring expenses should be clearly outlined and the sources of funding the recurring expenses should be clearly indicated.
- The financial assistance will be given up to 90% of the actual cost of the project. The balance 10% shall be met by the Voluntary Organizations/ institutions.
- The pattern of assistance under this scheme will be back ended and released subject to the visit report by the Field Verification Committee (FVC) and approval by the District Level Committee (DLC).
1st / 2nd Installments under Odisha Goshala Yojana
The eligible financial assistance for the animal shelter house will be released in two installments. The 1st Installment of 50% can be released after completion of the boundary wall/ Barbed wire fencing and construction of Animal Shelters and the remaining 50% as 2nd installment shall be released after completion of the full project.
Financial Assistance shall be calculated and released to the Organisation based on the actual unit cost incurred, subject to a maximum financial assistance as specified under Odisha Goshala scheme. The organizations can also take up additional infrastructure that is specified in the table above, however the maximum financial assistance will be limited as specified under various components under the scheme.
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Source : http://www.fardodisha.gov.in/
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