GIR ADARSH AAJEEVIKA YOJNA (GAAY)

Dairy farming is an important source of generating additional income for livelihood for an individual. It is also environment friendly; apart from the main product milk, the manure from animals provides a good source of organic matter for improving soil fertility besides the same may also be used as fuel.  Women are undoubtedly backbone of any society and needs to be empowered. Hence, the Dadra & Nagar Haveli Daman & Diu Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes Other Backward Classes & Minorities Financial Development Corporation has devised a scheme based on Dairy Farming for women.

       The Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services of UT Administration is already running a scheme known as IDDP (Integrated Dairy Development Programme) and Small Scale Dairy Unit (SSDU) in which the Department is presently giving financial assistance in form of subsidy for purchase of indigenous Gir breed cow to the women by forming their cooperative society.

       The Gir cow which is proposed to be given to beneficiaries is a robust breed and can survive lean period as well as harsh weather conditions. The Gir breed cow’s milk is A2 milk. Such milk has high capability to fight against diseases and disorders of human body like obesity, joint pain, asthma, mental problems etc. A2 milk also contains high levels of Omega 3 fatty acids which is good for health. Strontium present in A2 milk enhances the immunity of body and protects it from harmful radiations. Considering the high malnutrition in the UT of DNH&DD, availability of Gir Cow’s milk will help to reduce malnutrition level and it will be widespread impact on the society.   

       The Dadra & Nagar Haveli Daman & Diu Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes Other Backward Classes & Minorities Financial Development Corporation has envisaged the Gir Adarsh Aajeevika Yojana (GAAY) in collaboration with the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services under which financial assistance will be given by this Corporation for purchase of Gir cow.

       Objectives of GAAY

      The main objecive of the Scheme GAAY is to boost economic empowerment of women belonging to Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs), Minorities and Divyang in Dadra Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu through setting up small dairy farms and bring social and economic changes in their lives.

       Schemes under GIR ADARSH AAJEEVIKA YOJNA (GAAY)

        1. GAAY - IDDP      View Scheme

        2. GAAY - SSU       View Scheme

  Eligibility

1. The beneficiary should be resident of Union Territory of Daman & Diu or Dadra & Nagar Haveli.
2. The female beneficiary should be in the age group of 18 to 55 years.