YSR Kapari Bandhu Scheme – Protecting the Interests of Shepherds

YSR Kapari Bandhu Scheme is a brilliant step towards safeguarding shepherds’ interests in the Andhra Pradesh State. Livestock is one of the fast-growing agricultural sub-sectors in developing countries and indispensable to the farmers’ economic, nutritional, and social well-being. Livestock and poultry are essential contributors to the national economy. Considering how important these are, special provisions got initiated by Central and several State Government for their welfare.

In India, sheep farming is done mostly with temporary or seasonal migration. Migration of flock in search of feed, fodder, and water is a common practice of shepherds. Shepherds generally follow specific traditional methods during the migration period, but modern scientific methods play a significant role in improving production. The improved sheep husbandry practices make it a more sustainable and profitable livelihood enterprise. However, the road is not so smooth, and shepherds suffer considerable distress on their way.

Andhra Pradesh Government, since immensely sometimes have been contributing a great deal to the community at large. Under the current scheme, members of the shepherd community will attain various benefits and perks out of the Andhra Pradesh Government’s effort. In India, the shepherd community has to go through a lot to secure their means of living a healthy lifestyle due to hindrances lying their way. Hence, special efforts were taken to ensure their welfare in the long run through YSR Kapari Bandhu Scheme.

About Kapari Bandhu Scheme

The Andhra Pradesh government has been churning few impressive welfare schemes to better the various communities. Recently, the Chief Minister announced another welfare program that will ensure the shepherds’ protection in the state. The CM of Andhra Pradesh state has launched this YSR Kapari Bandhu scheme because he wanted all of the Shepherd community of the Andhra Pradesh state to enjoy certain benefits.

The scheme got introduced by the National Co-operative Development Corporation to benefit all the shepherds of the state. The plan would get implemented to help 50,000 beneficiaries. Each year around 12500 beneficiaries would get financial assistance, and Rs 200 crore has been allocated for the project.

The shepherd community shall also avail subsidies on the purchase and sale of sheep all over the Andhra Pradesh state. The scheme would get implemented by keeping in mind the impoverished community of Shepherd, which resides in the Andhra Pradesh state..

Under the YSR Kapari Bandhu scheme, the shepherd community will get the government’s financial support to buy twenty (20) sheep and one goat. For this, they will get the subsidy and loan facility from the government for sale and purchase. With this new YSR Kapari Bandhu Scheme, the people from Golla and Kuruma communities, commonly known as shepherd communities, will get financial aid from the government to strengthen their economic empowerment.

Key Highlights

Salient features of the YSR Kapari Bandhu Scheme are as follows:

1. Growth and development of the shepherd communities – Not much has been done to develop the shepherds in particular. The Chief Minister of the State wants to mend this with the development of this scheme.
2. Ensuring financial & social security – Implementing this welfare project will provide financial security and pave the path for social security.
3. Financial aid – Though the government has not yet decided the amount, the Chief Minister stated that the beneficiaries would attain a specific financial aid from Andhra Pradesh.
4. Purchasing sheep – The beneficiary must utilize the provision for 20 sheep in favor of shepherds, for which the Andhra Pradesh government provides financial assistance.
5. Subsidy on loan – Another best feature of the scheme is a credit subsidy in favor of beneficiaries. The subsidy shall amount to 30% of the loan or Rs. 1.5 lakhs, whichever is less. The same will release the financial burden from the shepherds’ shoulders, who acquired loans for occupational purposes.
6. The period for the scheme – After the operation of this project starts, the state government will continue it for successive four years. It will ensure the holistic development of the eligible and needy shepherds.
7. The total number of beneficiaries – The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister has mentioned that this scheme’s implementation will assist around 50 000 people directly.
8. The budget allocated for the scheme mentioned that a whopping sum of Rs. 200 crores has already been arranged to implement this project successfully. If required, the state government will provide more findings for scheme implementation.
9. Payment mode – The state government has highlighted that all financial transfers will get made via the Direct Benefit Transfer mode. It will keep corruption and confusion at bay.

Benefits of YSR Kapari Bandhu Scheme

Few Benefits under YSR Kapari Bandhu Scheme includes:

• One of the main benefits provided to all of the shepherds’ community of Andhra Pradesh state will be the availability of subsidies on the sale and purchase of animals like sheep or goats.
• The subsidy will amount to 30% of the loan or Rs. 1.5 lakhs, whichever is less.
• This subsidy availability will help all of the shepherds continue with their business even when they have low financial ability.
• This scheme will help all of the Andhra Pradesh states continue their businesses and flourish the state.
• The scheme will be very beneficial for the people who are carrying on selling and purchasing an animal.

Eligibility for this Scheme

One of the scheme’s main points is eligibility for the plan to get the scheme benefits. So, below we have mentioned a few facts which will let you know the eligibility criteria for the YSR Kapari Bandhu scheme:

• First of all, the applicants should be a domiciled resident of Andhra Pradesh only.
• The project is only for the shepherd community who are registered.
• The beneficiary applying for the project must belong to the BPL category, i.e., below the poverty line.
• The interested applicants applying for the scheme must have an active bank account and an Aadhaar card.

Documents Required

To apply for the YSR Kapari Bandhu scheme, the interested applicants need to submit a few of his/her documents, which are as follows:

• The Resident proof: The applicant must submit the residential proof documents to confirm that they are an Andhra Pradesh resident.
• Aadhaar card: For verification and DBT purpose, an aadhar card is a must.
• Bank account details: Bank account details are required to transfer the subsidy amount to the beneficiary’s account.
• BPL certificate: By submitting the BPL certificate or card, it will help to know that the applicant belongs to the below poverty family.
• Loan documents: To transfer the loan’s subsidy, all applicants must submit the loan document as they get it from the bank.
• And other mandatory documents, as mentioned in the application form.

Implementation of Kapari Bandhu Scheme

The scheme’s implementation will be done very soon by the concerned authorities of the Andhra Pradesh government. The project got announced recently, and the project is in its early phase. Government is yet to implement it officially. Therefore, the other details, like the application form and other vital aspects, will soon be put up.

Once the government officially provides the full detail about the scheme, we shall update it on our page. For further information regarding the project, you may also visit the Andhra Pradesh government official website ap.gov.in.

Role of Aatmnirbhar Sena

Aatmnirbhar Sena shall work relentlessly to implement the scheme in the desired manner. We shall try hard and make all possible efforts to make the plan prominent amongst the masses. We shall aim to make maximum needy people avail of the benefits under the scheme. We shall usher the beneficiaries and give our unparalleled assistance to those who need it.

Conclusion

If appropriately implemented, the Kapari Bandhu scheme shall do wonders in shepherds’ lives and other needy citizens of the state. The YSR Kapari Bandhu Scheme is a much-needed step towards the ignored community of the society, who play a significant role in serving us.