Sri Vijaya Puram, November 12: The Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services (AH&VS), Andaman & Nicobar Administration, has operationalised the Livestock Insurance Scheme under the National Livestock Mission (NLM) for the financial year 2026-27. The scheme is designed to provide financial security to livestock farmers against the loss of their animals due to disease, accidents or natural calamities, and aims to reduce their vulnerability and encourage them to invest in animal husbandry as a sustainable source of income.
Under the scheme, insurance coverage is available for milch cattle, milch buffaloes, goats and pigs. The Central Government bears 85 per cent of the premium, while the beneficiary pays only 15 per cent. The department said the low farmer contribution makes the scheme particularly beneficial for small and marginal farmers, Self Help Groups and women livestock rearers who depend on animals for their livelihood and household nutrition.
Livestock owners can apply through the official Livestock Insurance Portal by visiting bharatpashudhan.ndlm.co.in and clicking on the Insurance Portal, or directly at rashtriyapashubima.dahd.gov.in. Registration requires the NDLM-registered mobile number and the ear tag number of the animal, after which the application can be submitted online. Farmers may also contact the nearest Veterinary Hospital or Dispensary for guidance, clarification and assistance during enrolment.
The department has appealed to all eligible livestock farmers across the Andaman & Nicobar Islands to insure their animals under the scheme, saying timely enrolment will help protect their livestock and livelihood.
