Rajasthan Hikes Gaushala Subsidy

• 07 Oct 2025

Why in News? 

Rajasthan CM announced measures for cow protection and traditional farming, including increased subsidies for gaushalas and financial incentives for farmers using bullocks, highlighting the government's commitment to sustainable agriculture.

Key Points 

• Increased Gaushala Grant: Daily aid for registered gaushalas has been raised to ₹50 per cow and ₹25 per calf, strengthening livestock welfare efforts. 
• Farmer Incentives: The Rajasthan Budget 2025–26 includes a provision of ₹30,000 annually for small and marginal farmers continuing traditional bullock-based farming. 
• Religious Tourism Development: The state has made budgetary allocations for sites like Khatushyamji Temple and Poonchhri Ka Lotha, aligning with PM Modi’s vision of cultural heritage revival. 
  • Sites associated with Lord Krishna’s life are being developed under this project to promote spiritual tourism.

Note:

• In 2023-24, Agriculture and allied sectors contributed to 26.72% in Rajasthan's Gross State Value Added (GSVA) at current prices, which was 28.56% in 2011-12. 
• In 2023-24, the share of crops is estimated to be 44.53%, livestock is estimated to be 48.58%, forestry & logging contribute to 6.40% and fishing is around 0.49% in the agriculture and allied sectors.