OF SECTION 4(1)(b) OF THE RTI ACT,2005.

Manner of execution of subsidy programmes, including the amounts allocated and the details of beneficiaries of such programmes.

Livestock Insurance Scheme/Poultry Schemes/Feed and Fodder Scheme/Livestock Vaccination.

• Livestock Insurance Scheme for elite Milch Animals( only in District of Mandi & Kangra) is being implemented by the department since March,2006. In this scheme, upto a maximum of two milch animals per beneficiary are covered under insurance for which Govt. of India Provides 50% subsidy on insurance premium for a period of three years comprehensive insurance.
• 100 layers (6-8 weeks age) are distributed in the districts of Shimla, Una and Bilaspur with a maximum ceiling of subsidy amount of Rs. 3000/- per beneficiary.
• 200 broiler chicks scheme:- Under this scheme Schedule Caste /Schedule Tribes families of Shimla District are covered upto a total annual income of Rs. 24000/-. In this scheme 200 broiler chicks along with feed, medicines, equipments etc. in two phases are provided with a maximum subsidy of Rs. 7500/- per beneficiary.
• 100% transportation subsidy scheme is available on the cost of transportation of cattle feed in Tribal Areas of the State only.
• Fodder Seed Mini Kits are being distributed under Demonstration Programme of Govt. of India (100% Subsidy).
• Supply of Fodder Seed to Lady Farmers & Schedule Caste Farmers on 50% subsidy basis.
• The department is also providing Free Vaccination of Foot & Mouth Disease, Hemorrhagic Septicemia, Black Quarter diseases ( FMD, H.S. & B.Q.) in cattle & buffaloes, PPR, Entero Toxemia in Sheep & Goats and Ranikhet and Marek's Disease in Poultry Birds.