The Chhattisgarh government is gearing up to launch the Gaudham Yojana, a new initiative aimed at safeguarding stray cattle, improving livestock breeds, and generating rural employment through organic farming, fodder development, and cow-based industries.
The scheme, cleared by both the Finance and Livestock Development Departments, is expected to give a fresh push to cattle welfare and rural livelihoods.
What is the Gaudham Yojana?
The Gaudham Yojana is designed to ensure proper care of abandoned and stray cattle while also creating regular income opportunities for cowherds (charwaha) and cattle attendants (sevak).
Key features include:
- Building Gaudhams (cattle shelters) exclusively on government land
- Providing secure fencing, sheds, water supply, and electricity
- Cultivating fodder on adjoining pastureland
- Utilising existing infrastructure from the earlier Gauthan Yojana
Payments and Benefits
Under the scheme, both workers and Gaudham operators will receive fixed payments.
| Beneficiary | Monthly Honorarium | Additional Allowance |
| Cowherd (Charwaha) | ₹10,916 | Daily fodder allowance |
| Cattle Attendant (Sevak) | ₹13,126 | Daily fodder allowance |
Extra Incentives for Outstanding Gaudhams:
- Year 1: ₹10 per animal per day
- Year 2: ₹20 per animal per day
- Year 3: ₹30 per animal per day
- Year 4: ₹35 per animal per day
Who Can Operate a Gaudham?
While registered cowshed committees will get the first preference, if they decline, the following can apply:
- NGOs and voluntary organisations
- Farmer-Producer Companies
- Cooperative societies
- Trusts
Where Will They Be Set Up?
- Rural areas located along major national highways in Chhattisgarh
- Locations will be finalised based on proposals from district administrations
- District-level committees will shortlist operators and send recommendations to the Chhattisgarh State Cow Service Commission for approval
How It Will Work
- Proposal Submission: District administrations identify suitable locations and organisations.
- Screening: The District committee will compare all applications.
- Approval: Commission gives the green signal.
- Agreement Signing: Selected organisation takes charge of Gaudham operations.
As per the official notification, the Gaudham Yojana is not just about cattle protection; it’s also a rural employment scheme that ties animal welfare with sustainable farming. This scheme will also curb the illegal smuggling of cattle, bring more security to livestock, and reduce criminal activities linked to the cattle trade.
Vikas Kumar holds an MA in Political Science and has a strong background in government projects, having worked on various contractual initiatives aimed at public welfare. He created this website to share essential updates on government schemes, aiming to empower citizens with the information they need to access valuable resources.
