Mukhyamantri Prani Palak Samman Nidhi, Tripura
A one-time cash honour of ₹6,000 for an economically weaker livestock farmer who keeps a cow, an improved-breed pig or goats.
Run by: Animal Resources Development Department (ARDD), Government of Tripura
- Benefit
- ₹6,000, one-time
- Income ceiling
- Family income up to ₹2 lakh/year
- Livestock needed
- 1 cow OR 1 improved pig OR 10 goats
- Launched
- December 2023, by ARDD
Quick Summary
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Quick Summary
For a small livestock keeper in Tripura — a family with one milch cow, a few goats or a pig — the animals are a real part of the household income, but they rarely count as "farming" for scheme purposes, so this group usually falls between the cracks. The Mukhyamantri Prani Palak Samman Nidhi is the state's way of formally recognising them: a direct cash honour to the economically weaker livestock farmer, paid into the bank account.
The benefit is a one-time assistance of ₹6,000 for an eligible livestock farmer. The eligibility is drawn to catch genuinely small keepers, not commercial operators — a family income ceiling of ₹2 lakh a year, and a modest livestock threshold: owning at least one dairy cow, or one improved-breed pig, or ten goats. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Tripura. It is run by the Animal Resources Development Department (ARDD), the same department that handles the state's veterinary and animal-husbandry work.
Application is through the state's BMS (Beneficiary Management Ecosystem) portal online, with an offline route through the Gram Panchayat or district / block offices for those who cannot apply online. Because it is a recognised state scheme with a fixed benefit and clear cut-offs, the practical steps are simply to check you meet the income and livestock conditions, keep your residence, income and livestock proof ready, and apply through the BMS portal or your local ARDD / Panchayat office.
Overview
The Mukhyamantri Prani Palak Samman Nidhi was launched by the Government of Tripura in December 2023 to provide assistance to animal husbandry — recognising the small livestock keeper, who is an important but often overlooked part of the rural economy. It is run by the Animal Resources Development Department (ARDD).
The benefit is a one-time payment of ₹6,000 to an eligible livestock farmer. The eligibility conditions are set to reach genuinely small keepers: the applicant must be a permanent resident of Tripura, with an annual family income of not more than ₹2 lakh, and must own at least one dairy cow, or one improved-breed pig, or ten goats. In its first phase in 2023-24, the state spoke of assisting a few thousand economically backward animal farmers under it.
Applications are made online through the state's BMS (Beneficiary Management Ecosystem) portal, with an offline option through the Gram Panchayat or district / block offices. The scheme is one of a set of animal-husbandry measures the ARDD runs, and sits alongside separate support for poultry and duck rearing. Exact application windows and the current beneficiary rounds are notified by the department, so confirm them with your local ARDD office.
What you get
The benefit as the state notifies it — nothing here is an estimate.
- A one-time cash assistance of ₹6,000 paid directly to the livestock farmer.
- Recognises small keepers — a cow, a pig or a few goats — who usually miss out on "farmer" schemes.
- Clear, modest eligibility aimed at economically weaker households.
- Online application through the BMS portal, with an offline Panchayat route.
Who is eligible
State schemes usually state their criteria as prose rather than a checklist. This is that prose, unpacked — the department’s verification is what decides.
You qualify if
- Permanent resident of Tripura
- Annual family income not more than ₹2 lakh
- Owns at least one dairy cow, or one improved-breed pig, or ten goats
- A livestock farmer (not a commercial / large operator)
Not covered
- Family income above ₹2 lakh a year
- Does not meet the minimum livestock holding (1 cow / 1 improved pig / 10 goats)
Documents you need
Have these ready before you start — most rejections are a missing paper, not a missing right.
- Aadhaar card
- Permanent residence proof of Tripura
- Family income certificate (within ₹2 lakh)
- Proof of livestock ownership
- Bank passbook
How to apply
Fewer steps than a central scheme, and usually one office rather than a portal.
- 1
Check you meet the conditions
Confirm your family income is within ₹2 lakh and you own at least one dairy cow, one improved-breed pig, or ten goats.
- 2
Apply on the BMS portal (or offline)
Apply online through the state BMS (Beneficiary Management Ecosystem) portal, or offline through your Gram Panchayat or the district / block ARDD office.
- 3
Verification and payment
After the ARDD verifies your eligibility, the one-time ₹6,000 is paid into your bank account.
If something goes wrong
Missing from the list, or payment stuck — here is the channel the department itself publishes for it.
- For an application rejected despite meeting the conditions, or assistance sanctioned but not paid, raise it with your Block / District Animal Resources Development (veterinary) office and the Directorate of ARDD, Tripura (ardd.tripura.gov.in). Keep your application acknowledgement and income / livestock proof.
- Beyond the department, use the Tripura CM Helpline 1905 (24×7, portal cmhelpline.tripura.gov.in), or the state grievance portal grievance.tripura.gov.in, which gives a unique registration number to track the complaint.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the assistance?
A one-time payment of ₹6,000 to an eligible livestock farmer, paid into the bank account.
What animals do I need to own to qualify?
At least one dairy cow, or one improved-breed pig, or ten goats. The threshold is kept modest to reach genuinely small keepers.
Is there an income limit?
Yes. The annual family income must not be more than ₹2 lakh, and the applicant must be a permanent resident of Tripura.
Who runs the scheme and when did it start?
The Animal Resources Development Department (ARDD), Government of Tripura. It was launched in December 2023.
How do I apply?
Online through the state BMS (Beneficiary Management Ecosystem) portal, or offline through your Gram Panchayat or the district / block ARDD office.
Is this the same as the poultry bonus scheme?
No. The ARDD runs separate support for backyard poultry and duck rearing. The Prani Palak Samman Nidhi is the ₹6,000 cash honour for small cow / pig / goat keepers.
Facts checked against ardd.tripura.gov.in on 8 October 2026. editorial policy.