Rashtriya Gokul Mission

Summary of the Scheme
Name of Scheme	Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM)
Launch Year	2014
Benefits	Free doorstep artificial insemination, up to 50% assistance for sex-sorted semen, ₹5,000 per assured IVF pregnancy, and 3% interest subvention on eligible loans for high-genetic-merit IVF-born heifers.
Beneficiary	Cattle and buffalo farmers, eligible livestock-sector institutions, and rural youth selected for MAITRI training.
Nodal Agency	Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD)
Subscription	Subscribe here to get Update Regarding Scheme
Mode of Apply	Offline

Rashtriya Gokul Mission: Better Breeding, Higher Milk Yield and Free Insemination at Your Doorstep

For a family with a cow or a buffalo, the quality of the animal decides how much milk it gives and how much the family earns. Better breeding is the cheapest way to improve that, but good semen, trained technicians and modern techniques are not easy to find in many villages. The Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM), launched in December 2014 by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), exists to close that gap and to conserve indigenous cattle and buffalo breeds.

How it works for a farmer

There is no single application form for RGM. Each benefit is accessed through a different agency, such as your nearest government veterinary hospital, a MAITRI worker, your milk union, or the State Livestock Development Board. So the practical first step is to ask locally which services are running in your area. The source repeats that availability depends on the component, local implementation and eligibility.

What the scheme offers

1. Free doorstep artificial insemination (AI), in areas covered by the Nationwide Artificial Insemination Programme
2. Up to 50% assistance on the cost of sex-sorted semen, which raises the chance of a female calf, so it helps build a productive dairy herd
3. ₹5,000 per assured IVF pregnancy, under the specified IVF programme
4. A 3% interest subvention on eligible loans taken to buy high-genetic-merit heifers born through IVF
5. One-time assistance of 35% of the capital cost for eligible agencies setting up approved Heifer Rearing Centres
6. Training for rural youth as MAITRIs (see below)
7. Support for milk recording, genetic improvement and identifying high-performing animals

About the IVF assistance

The government pays ₹5,000 per assured pregnancy out of an approximate total cost of ₹21,000. The rest is not stated clearly in the source, so confirm with the implementing agency how much you pay and what “assured” means before committing. The same advice applies to the interest subvention: confirm the current rules before buying an animal or taking a loan, since the benefit applies only to eligible loans for IVF-born high-genetic-merit heifers.

Not all assistance goes directly to farmers. Some funds support institutions and breeding infrastructure.

What to keep ready

1. For AI under the applicable programme, your animal may need an ear tag and registration on the Bharat Pashudhan database. Veterinary staff can help you complete this.
2. Animal records (breed, age, lactation and breeding history), where required
3. Aadhaar or another identity document, if the agency asks
4. Bank account details for benefits paid directly
5. Loan sanction documents and purchase records, for interest subvention
6. Any extra documents requested by the State Animal Husbandry Department, milk union or veterinary centre

This is a general list and not a mandatory checklist for every component.

The practical steps

1. Visit your government veterinary hospital, a local MAITRI or your milk union, and ask which RGM services are available.
2. For free AI, ask whether it is available in your area and whether your animal qualifies.
3. Keep your animal’s ear tag number and Bharat Pashudhan details ready.
4. For sex-sorted semen, ask an authorised technician or your milk union about the subsidy, price and eligibility.
5. For IVF assistance or the interest subvention, contact the State Livestock Development Board, a participating milk union or the designated agency, and check the rules before you buy an animal or take a loan.
6. Submit whatever documents the agency asks for.

MAITRI training for rural youth

MAITRIs are Multi-Purpose Artificial Insemination Technicians in Rural India. They deliver AI to farmers’ doorsteps, and RGM supports their training.

1. Who: generally unemployed rural youth, at least 18 years old, who have passed Class 12. Selection is through the state agency. Eligible Pashu Sakhis linked with DAY-NRLM may also be considered.
2. How long: about three months, roughly 90 working days
3. Approximate cost: ₹31,000 in total (₹20,000 training fee, ₹3,000 hostel, ₹2,000 miscellaneous and ₹6,000 boarding)
4. Equipment kit: about ₹50,000, including AI equipment and cryogenic containers for semen

The source does not say how much of the training cost the trainee pays and how much the government covers, so ask the State Animal Husbandry Department or Livestock Development Board before you commit. Training depends on the state agency’s requirements and selection process.

Components that are closed

1. Breed Multiplication Farms: a 50% capital subsidy of up to ₹2 crore. The portal closed after the target of 125 farms was met.
2. Gokul Grams: 16 were funded, and the component was discontinued under the revised scheme for 2021-2026.

Do not rely on old articles that mention these as open.

A related caution

The source notes the scheme period as 2021-2026 for the revised scheme, and it is now November 2026. It does not say whether the scheme continues beyond that. Check the DAHD page for the latest guidelines or an extension.

Where to get help

1. DAHD, Joint Commissioner (Rashtriya Gokul Mission): 011-23384960
2. Email: gagan.garg@nic.in
3. Office: Room No. 346, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi, 110001
4. For farmer-level help: your nearest government veterinary hospital, the State Livestock Development Board or the State Animal Husbandry Department

Related schemes

The National Livestock Mission supports livestock and fodder entrepreneurship projects, and the Rashtriya Pashudhan Bima Yojana provides insurance against the death of eligible insured animals. Both complement RGM.