The Central Government is implementing the National Livestock Mission (NLM), Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF), Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM), Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme LHDCP), National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD), Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PM-MSY), Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah Yojana (PM-MKSSY), Fisheries and Aquaculture and Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF) programs to assist livestock farmers, dairy producers and fishermen nationwide with the aim of boosting productivity, ensuring sustainable growth, and enhancing the livelihoods of those involved in animal husbandry, dairy and fishery sectors, the details of which is as under:

(i) National Livestock Mission (NLM): The re-aligned National Livestock Mission (NLM), launched in the year 2021-22. The scheme focuses on employment generation, entrepreneurship development and enhancing per-animal productivity, thereby targeting increased production of meat, goat milk, eggs and wool. The scheme was further modified on 21st February 2024, adding the breed-upgradation of camels, horses, and donkeys, along with initiatives for fodder production utilizing wasteland, rangeland, and degraded forest land.

The scheme has following three Sub-Missions:

(i) Sub-mission on Breed Development of Livestock and Poultry: The Sub-mission emphasizes entrepreneurship development and breed improvement in sectors such as poultry, sheep, goat and piggery. It aims to incentivize individuals, Farmers Producers Organizations (FPOs), Farmer Cooperative Organizations (FCOs), Joint Liability Groups (JLGs), Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and Section 8 companies under the Companies Act for entrepreneurship initiatives. Additionally, it supports State Governments in establishing infrastructure for breed improvement. The Government of India provides a 50% subsidy upto₹ 50 lakh depending on the category of the farm and subsidy limit fixed for each activity for setting up units focused on poultry, sheep, goat, piggery and also camel, horse, and donkey breeds. The sub-mission also focuses on the genetic improvement of sheep, goat, camel, pig, camel, donkey, horse through artificial insemination, establishment of nucleus breeding farms as the case may be. The assistance are provided to State Governments.

(ii) Sub-mission on Feed and Fodder Development: This Sub-Mission focuses on enhancing the fodder seed supply chain to ensure the availability of certified fodder seeds essential for fodder production. It promotes entrepreneurship by supporting the establishment of Fodder Block, Hay Baling, and Silage Making Units, as well as encouraging fodder production on wasteland, degraded forestland, and similar areas. Incentives are offered for the production of different types of seeds: ₹250/kg for breeder seeds, ₹150/kg for foundation seeds, and ₹100/kg for certified seeds.

(iii) Sub-mission on Innovation and Extension: This Sub-Mission seeks to incentivize institutes, universities, and organizations engaged in research and development related to sheep, goats, pigs and the feed and fodder sector. It also supports extension activities, livestock insurance and innovation. Assistance is extended to central agencies, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) institutes and University Farms for conducting applied research to advance the sector. Additionally, it promotes extension services including awareness campaigns for animal husbandry schemes, seminars, conferences, demonstration activities and other Information, Education and Communication (IEC) initiatives, implemented through state governments.

(ii) Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF):The Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF), with an outlay of ₹29,110.25 crore, is being executed by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying to encourage investments from individual entrepreneurs, private firms, MSMEs, Farmers Producers Organizations (FPOs), Section 8 entities and Dairy Cooperatives to set up: (i) dairy processing and value addition facilities, (ii) meat processing and value addition units, (iii) animal feed manufacturing plants, (iv) breed enhancement technology and breed multiplication farms for cattle/ buffalo/ sheep/ goat/ pig, (v) veterinary vaccine and medication production centers, (vi) animal waste management solutions (agri-waste management) and (vii) wool processing facilities.

In this program, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying provides a 3% interest subvention upto 8 years with no ceiling of credit, for qualifying entities that can access term loans covering up to 90% of the project's expense from any scheduled bank/ NABARD/ NCDC/ NDDB/ SIDBI. Through the program, a Credit Guarantee Fund (₹ 750.00 Cr.) created with NABSanrakshan Trustee Pvt. Ltd., is providing a 25% guarantee on term loans for MSMEs. For ease of doing business and to maintain a transparent system a web portal from application to disbursement has been developed (ahidf.udyamimitra.in).

(iii) Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM): Government of India has been implementing Rashtriya Gokul Mission since December 2014 for development and conservation of indigenous breeds, genetic upgradation of bovine population and enhancement of milk production and productivity thereby making milk production more remunerative to farmers. The steps taken under Rashtriya Gokul Mission for development and conservation of indigenous breeds are as under: 

(i) Nationwide Artificial Insemination Programme: The programme aims at enhancing AI coverage and to deliver quality Artificial Insemination Services (AI) at farmer’s doorstep with semen of high genetic merit bulls including indigenous breeds. The progress of the programme has been uploaded online on Bharat Pashudhan/ NDLM (National Digital Livestock Mission) on real time basis and transparency of the artificial insemination and farmer benefitted from the programme has been ensured.  As on date 9.16 crore animals have been covered, 14.12 crores Artificial Insemination have been performed and 5.54 crores farmers benefitted under the programme.  Income of the participating farmers is expected to increase with the enhancement in productivity.

(ii) Sex Sorted Semen: Sex sorted semen production has been introduced in the country for production of only female calves upto 90% accuracy.  Use of sex sorted semen is game changer not only enhancing milk production but also limiting stray cattle population. For the first time in India, facilities established under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission have successfully produced sex-sorted semen of indigenous cattle breeds. These facilities have been set up at five government semen stations located in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh. Additionally, three private semen stations are also contributing to the production of sex-sorted semen doses. So far, 1.25 crore sex-sorted semen doses have been produced using high genetic merit bulls, including bulls from indigenous breeds.

Accelerated Breed Improvement Programme using sex sorted semen: Sex sorted semen of indigenous breeds is promoted under the programme. Under the component incentive upto 50% of the cost of sex sorted semen on assured pregnancy is made available to farmers.

Launch of Indigenously Developed Sex sorted semen production technology: Indigenously developed sex sorted semen production technology has been launched and with this technology cost of sex sorted semen is reduced from Rs 800 to Rs 250/ dose. This technology is game changer for our farmers as sex sorted semen is available at reasonable rates. Indigenous sex sorted semen production technology is playing important role in increasing indigenous female cattle population in the country.

(iii) Multi-Purpose Artificial Insemination Technicians in Rural India (MAITRI’s):  MAITRIs are trained and equipped to deliver quality Artificial Insemination services at farmers’ doorstep. Under the scheme assistance of Rs 31000 is made available for training and Rs 50,000 is made available for equipment. As on date, 38736 MAITRIs have been trained and inducted. With the establishment of MAITRIs Artificial insemination coverage is available at farmer’s doorstep.

(iv) Implementation of in-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Technology:  for the first time in the country, bovine IVF technology has been promoted for development and conservation of indigenous breeds. The Department has established 23 IVF laboratories for promotion of indigenous breeds in the country. From these labs 26999 viable embryos have been produced and out of this, 15005 embryos have been transferred and 2366 calves born.

Accelerated Breed Improvement programme using IVF technology is initiated to deliver technology at farmers’ doorstep. Incentive at rate Rs 5000/ assured pregnancy is made available to farmers under the component. Development of indigenous breeds is promoted under the programme. Under the programme so far 6637 embryos transferred, 1247 pregnancies established and 785 calves born under the programme including 731 females.

Launch of Indigenous Culture Media: The indigenous media for in-vitro fertilization (IVF), has been launched for further promotion of IVF technology in the country. This indigenous media, offers a cost-effective alternative to expensive imported media. With the use of media, cost of embryo production is reduced from Rs 5000 to Rs 2000/ embryo

(v) Progeny testing and Pedigree selection programme: This programme aims to produce high genetic merit bulls, including bulls of indigenous breeds. Progeny testing is implemented for Gir, Sahiwal breeds of cattle, and Murrah, Mehsana breeds of buffaloes. Under the Pedigree selection programme Rathi, Tharparkar, Hariana, Kankrej breeds of cattle and Jaffarabadi, Nili Ravi, Pandharpuri and Banni breeds of buffalo are covered.  Disease free high genetic merit bulls of indigenous breeds produced under the programme are made available to semen stations across the country. So far 4243 high genetic merit bulls have been produced and made available to semen stations for semen production.

(vi) Strengthening of semen stations to achieve qualitative and quantitative improvement in semen production including in semen of indigenous breeds. So far strengthening of 47 semen stations have been sanctioned.

(vii) Under the scheme fertility camps, milk yield competition, calf rallies, farmers training programme, seminars and workshop, conclaves etc to create awareness among the farmers about importance of indigenous bovine breeds have been organized.

 (iv) Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme LHDCP): The Livestock Health and Disease Control Program (LHDCP) focuses on safeguarding the health of the country’s large livestock population. With one of the largest livestock populations in the world, maintaining their health is crucial not only for the well-being of the animals but also for India’s economy, food security, and the livelihoods of millions of animal farmers.The program emphasizes on disease prevention, control, and management, contributing significantly to the productivity and efficiency of the animal husbandry sector. Implemented by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD), under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India, the LHDCP, a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) aims to mitigate risks to animal health through vaccination, enhanced veterinary services, improved disease surveillance, and better veterinary infrastructure.

LHDCP comprises three major components, each targeting specific aspects of livestock health and disease control:

a. National Animal Disease Control Program (NADCP): NADCP aims to control and subsequently eradicate Foot & Mouth Disease (FMD) in cattle, buffaloes, sheep, goat and pigs and also for control of Bovine Brucellosis, with vaccination. The program implements large-scale vaccination drives to develop herd immunity and reduce disease incidence.

b. Livestock Health & Disease Control (LH&DC): LH&DC aims to improve the animal health sector by control of economically important, zoonotic, exotic and emergent diseases by prophylactic vaccination, capacity building, disease surveillance and strengthening of veterinary infrastructure. LH&DC consists of three sub-components, as below:

(i) Critical Animal Disease Control Program (CADCP): Critical Animal Disease Control Program (CADCP) is aimed to control and eradicate Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) disease in sheep and goats and control Classical Swine Fever (CSF) disease in pigs, with vaccination.

(ii) Establishment and Strengthening of Veterinary Hospitals & Dispensaries - Mobile Veterinary Units (ESVHD-MVU): ESVHD-MVU is envisaged for delivery of veterinary services at the farmers’ doorstep through 1962 Toll-free No.

(iii) Assistance to States for Control of Animal Diseases (ASCAD): Under ASCAD financial assistance is provided to States & UTs for controlling zoonotic, exotic, emergent, and economically important diseases other than those under NADCP and CADCP. This includes strengthening of diagnostic labs, surveillance, outbreak containment, and compensation to farmers for culling affected animals.

Pashu Aushadhi: The Pashu Aushadhi component of LHDCP is incorporated to facilitate availability of affordable Generic Veterinary Medicines including Ethno-Veterinary Medicines (EVM) through PM – Kisan Samriddhi Kendras (PM-KSKs) and Cooperative Societies. This component will be implemented in association with Department of Pharmaceuticals and Ministry of Cooperatives.

(v) National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD): Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD) is implementing “National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD)” scheme across the country. At present, NPDD scheme is being implemented with the following two components:

1. The Component ''A'' of NPDD focuses on creating/strengthening of infrastructure for quality milk testing as well as primary chilling facilities for State Cooperative Dairy Federations/District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union/SHGs/Milk Producer Companies/Farmer Producer Organizations.
2. The Component ‘B’ of the NPDD scheme "Dairying through Cooperatives (DTC)” JICA assisted project aims to increase sale of milk and dairy products by increasing farmer’s access to organized market, upgrading dairy processing facilities and marketing infrastructure and enhancing the capacity of producer owned institutions. The DTC was launched with an outlay of Rs 1568.28 crore (JICA loan component Rs 924.56 crore, government share Rs 475.54 crore and cooperative/producer company share of Rs 168.18 crore).

(vi) Supporting Dairy Cooperatives and Farmer Producer Organizations engaged in dairy activities (SDCFPO): To assist the State Dairy Cooperative Federations by providing interest subvention (regular 2% and additional 2% on prompt repayment) with respect to soft working capital loan to tide over the crisis on account severely adverse market conditions or natural calamities. The Union Cabinet has approved implementation of central sector scheme Supporting Dairy Cooperatives and Farmer Producer Organizations engaged in dairy activities (SDCFPO) as a part of Umbrella Scheme “Infrastructure Development Fund” from 2021-22 to 2025-26 with an outlay of Rs 500 Cr. i.e Rs. 100 crore each year. Further, as per decision of Cabinet dated 01.02.2024, it has been approved that the implementation of SDCFPO will be continued as a component of Infrastructure Development Fund (IDF) with-in the approved outlay (i.e Rs 500 cr. from 2021-22 to 2025-26).

(vii) Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY):It is aflagship scheme launched on May 2020 to bring about Blue Revolution through sustainable and responsible development of fisheries sector and welfare of fishermen in the country with an investment of Rs.20,050 crore in all States/ Union Territories. PMMSY aims to enhance fish production, create employment opportunities, and ensure sustainable development of the fisheries sector. The scheme covers inland and marine fisheries, aquaculture, post-harvest infrastructure, and marketing, with both Central Sector and Centrally Sponsored Components. Financial assistance is provided to fishers, fish farmers, entrepreneurs, SHGs, FPOs, etc. Different sub-schemes under PMMSY are as under:

(a) Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah‑Yojana (PM‑MKSSY): It is a central-sector sub‑ scheme under PMMSY being implemented from FY 2023–24 to 2026–27 with ₹6,000 crore of planned funds.

(vii) Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF): Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF) is being implemented with a total fund size of Rs 7522.48 crore with effect from 2018-19. FIDF inter-alia provides concessional finance for development of various fisheries infrastructure facilities to the Eligible Entities (EEs), including State Governments/Union Territories, State entities and other Stakeholders for development of identified fisheries infrastructure facilities. Under FIDF, the Department of Fisheries provides interest subvention up to 3% per annum for providing the concessional finance by the NLEs at the interest rate not lower than 5% per annum.

The sub-mission on Innovation and Extension under National Livestock Mission (NLM) backs extension efforts, livestock insurance, and innovation initiatives. Support is provided to central agencies, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) institutions, and University Farms for performing applied research to promote the field. Moreover, it encourages extension services, encompassing awareness campaigns for animal husbandry programs, seminars, conferences, demonstration activities, and other Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) efforts carried out by state governments.Detail of animal insured and fund released is under Livestock Insurance under National Livestock Mission placed at Annexure I.

The PMMSY inter-alia provides social security measure to fishers and fish workers through group accidental insurance coverage to fishers including both marine and inland fishermen and allied fish workers wherein the entire insurance premium amount is shared between the Centre and State in the ratio of 60:40 basis for general states 90:10 for the Himalayan and North Eastern states while in the case of the Union Territories, the entire premium amount is paid by the Centre. The insurance coverage provided under the PMMSY includes (i) Rs.5,00,000/- against death or permanent total disability (ii) Rs.2,50,000/- for permanent partial disability and (iii) hospitalization expenses in the event of accident for a sum of Rs. 25,000/.  During the last three years (2022-23 to 2024-25) of the implementation of the PMMSY, Central Government has released a sum of Rs.54.03 crore for insurance coverage of 103.73 Lakh fishers with an average of 34.57 lakh fishers annually.  Further, The PM-MKSSY provides onetime incentive to the aquaculture farmers against purchase of insurance with farm size upto 4 hectares of water spread area. The ‘onetime incentive’ is provided at the rate of 40% of the cost of premium subject to the ceiling of ₹25000 per hectare of water spread area of the aquaculture farm. The maximum incentive payable to single farmer is ₹100,000 upto farm size of 4 hectares of water spread area. For intensive form of aquaculture other than farms such as cage culture, Re-circulatory Aquaculture System (RAS), bio-floc, raceways, etc. the incentive payable is 40% of premium. The maximum incentive payable is ₹1 lakh and the maximum unit size eligible is 1800 m³. The aforesaid benefit of ‘onetime incentive’ is provided for aquaculture insurance purchased for one crop only i.e. one crop cycle.

The Department of Fisheries lays special focus on training, skill development, skill upgradation and capacity building through trainings, awareness programmes and exposure visits to various stakeholders especially fishers, fish farmers, fish workers, fish vendors, entrepreneurs, officials, fisheries cooperatives and members of Fish Farmer Producer Organizations (FFPOs) for various fishing technology, aquaculture and post-harvest related activities. The Training, Awareness, Exposure and Capacity Building programmes are carried out through the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB), ICAR institutes, Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), other organizations and State/UT Fisheries Departments.

The funds allocated and beneficiaries covered under major schemes during the last two years, State-wise, are detailed in the annexure enclosed herewith. The data includes year-wise and State-wise details of:

· State-wise details of Funds released and animals insured under Livestock Insurance activity of National Livestock Mission (NLM) scheme for FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25 is placed at Annexure I

· State-wise details of physical and financial progress under National Livestock Mission –Entrepreneurship Development (NLM-EDP) of National Livestock Mission(NLM) schemefor FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25is placed at Annexure-II

· State-wise detail of Projects approved and Interest Subvention of Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development (AHIDF) released during FY 2023-24 to 2024-25 is placed at Annexure-III

· State wise achievements made in Nationwide Artificial Insemination Programme under Rashtriya Gokul Mission is placed at Annexure IV

• Funds Released under Rashtriya Gokul Mission during the last 2 years is placed at Annexure V

· Fund released under Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) during FY 2023-24 to 2024-25 is placed at Annexure VI

· State-wise details of no. of Mobile veterinary Unit functional and no. of farmers benefitted since inception till June 2025 is placed at Annexure VII

· State-wise details of vaccination done and Farmer’s benefitted against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), Brucellosis, Classical Swine Fever (CSF) and Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) during the FY 2023-24 and 2024-25 at Annexure VIII

· State-wise details of funds released under PMMSY during FY 2023-24 to 2024-25 are placed at Annexure IX

· State-wise funds released under “Component A” of NPDD scheme during FY 2023-24 to 2024-25is placed at Annexure X.

· The State-wise progress of SDCFPO (Interest subvention on working capital) duringFY 2023-24 to 2024-25is placed at Annexure XI.

Annexure-I

State-wise details of funds released and animals insured under Livestock Insurance activity of National Livestock Mission (NLM) scheme for FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25 are as under:

Annexure-II

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Name of MP: Smt. Geniben Nagaji Thakor

Annexure-II

State-wise details of physical and financial progress under National Livestock Mission –Entrepreneurship Development (NLM-EDP) of National Livestock Mission (NLM) scheme for FY 2023-24 are as under:

Annexure-III

State-wise detail of Projects approved and Interest Subvention of Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development (AHIDF) released during FY 2023-24 to 2024-25are as under:

Annexure-IV

State wise achievements made in Nationwide Artificial Insemination Programme under Rashtriya Gokul Mission are as under:          

Annexure-V

Funds Released under Rashtriya Gokul Mission during the last 2 years

(Rs in lakh)