Central scheme
Livestock insurance (National Livestock Mission)
State animal husbandry departments, under the National Livestock MissionAll districts
Insure cows, buffaloes, sheep, goats, pigs and more. You pay only 15% of the premium, for up to 10 cattle units.
What it is
Covers the death of insured animals. Up to 10 cattle units per household get the low rate (1 cattle unit = 1 cow or 10 sheep or goats). Pigs and rabbits are capped at 5 units. More can be insured at full premium.
Centre and state share the rest of the premium 60:40 (90:10 in NE and Himalayan states; the Centre pays all in UTs). 60.80 lakh animals have been insured over 5 years.
All districtsCoverageVeterinary hospital or block animal husbandry officeEnrol atMarket value agreed by you, the insurer and the vetPays out
Eligibility at a glance
All livestock farmers in all districts
Cows and buffaloes (indigenous and crossbred), horses, donkeys, mules, camels, sheep, goats, pigs, rabbits, yak and mithun
Apply at: Veterinary hospital or block animal husbandry office
Key facts
- Covers: Death of the insured animal
- Claim: Ear tag and post-mortem; settled in about 15–25 days
!Information only, not financial or legal advice. Final terms are set by the insurer. AgriFolk does not collect any fee.