Sri Vijaya Puram | November 12, 2026
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, aimed at providing financial protection to livestock farmers against losses caused by diseases, accidents and natural calamities.
Under the scheme, insurance coverage is available for milch cattle, milch buffaloes, goats and pigs. The initiative is intended to reduce the financial vulnerability of livestock farmers and encourage investment in animal husbandry as a sustainable source of livelihood.
The scheme provides substantial financial assistance towards the insurance premium, with the Central Government bearing 85 per cent of the premium amount, while beneficiaries are required to contribute only 15 per cent. The subsidised premium structure is expected to benefit small and marginal farmers, Self Help Groups (SHGs) and women livestock rearers who depend on animal husbandry for their livelihoods and household nutrition.
Livestock owners interested in availing the benefits can register through the official Livestock Insurance Portal by visiting bharatpashudhan.ndlm.co.in and selecting the Insurance Portal, or directly accessing rashtriyapashubima.dahd.gov.in.
For registration, applicants are required to provide their NDLM-registered mobile number and the ear tag number of the animal. The application can subsequently be submitted online. Farmers may also approach their nearest Veterinary Hospital or Dispensary for guidance and assistance with the enrolment process.
The Department of AH&VS has appealed to all eligible livestock farmers across the Andaman & Nicobar Islands to enrol their animals under the scheme to safeguard their livestock assets, protect their livelihoods and strengthen the animal husbandry sector in the Islands.
