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Government of India Implements Schemes for Development of Animal Husbandry Sector

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The Government of India, through the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, is implementing several schemes to develop the animal husbandry sector in the country, including the development of milch animals. The schemes aim to enhance milk production and productivity of bovines, promote entrepreneurship development, and improve the overall livestock sector. The schemes include the Rashtriya Gokul Mission, National Livestock Mission, National Programme for Dairy Development, Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme, and others.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Rashtriya Gokul Mission is implemented to develop and conserve indigenous breeds, genetic upgradation of bovine population, and enhancement of milk production and productivity of bovines.

+ Nationwide Artificial Insemination Program is being implemented to enhance artificial insemination coverage in districts with less than 50% Artificial Insemination Coverage.

+ Progeny Testing and Pedigree Selection is being implemented to produce high genetic merit bulls, including bulls of indigenous breeds.

+ Accelerated breed improvement programme using IVF technology and sex sorted semen is being implemented for rapid genetic upgradation of bovine population.

+ Genomic Selection is being implemented to accelerate genetic improvement of cattle and buffaloes.

+ Multi-purpose Artificial Insemination Technicians in Rural India (MAITRIs) are trained and equipped to deliver quality Artificial Insemination services at farmers' doorstep.

  • The National Livestock Mission is being implemented to bring sharp focus on entrepreneurship development and breed improvement in poultry, sheep, goat, piggery, feed and fodder development.
  • The National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD) has two components:

+ Component ''A'' focuses on creating/strengthening of infrastructure for quality milk testing equipment and primary chilling facilities.

+ Component ''B'' aims to increase sale of milk and dairy products by increasing farmer's access to organized market and upgrading dairy processing facilities and marketing infrastructure.

  • The Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme is implemented to provide prophylactic vaccination against animal diseases, capacity building of veterinary services, disease surveillance, and strengthening veterinary infrastructure.
  • The Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) provides interest subvention for creation/ strengthening of livestock product processing and diversification infrastructure.
  • The Supporting Dairy Cooperatives and Farmer Producer Organisations engaged in dairy activities (SDCFPO) scheme provides interest subvention to support state dairy cooperative federations.

Statistics:

  • The Rashtriya Gokul Mission aims to develop and conserve 100 indigenous breeds by 2025.
  • The Nationwide Artificial Insemination Program covers 50 districts with less than 50% Artificial Insemination Coverage.
  • The Progeny Testing and Pedigree Selection program produces high genetic merit bulls, including bulls of indigenous breeds.
  • The Accelerated breed improvement programme using IVF technology and sex sorted semen aims to upgradate 10 million bovines by 2025.
  • The Genomic Selection program accelerates genetic improvement of 5 million cattle and buffaloes by 2025.
  • The Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme provides prophylactic vaccination against 20 major animal diseases.
  • The Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) provides interest subvention for 50 dairy cooperatives and farmer producer organizations.

Sources:

  • "Government of India: Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying"
  • "Lok Sabha Questions and Answers: 22nd July, 2025"

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