Animal Husbandry
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying is implementing the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) to enhance price realization for producers. The fund supports various stakeholders, including entrepreneurs and cooperatives, with a 3% interest subvention and credit guarantees. Since its inception, 402 projects have been approved, aiming to
Dairy Development
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying has been implementing the National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD) since 2014-15 to enhance milk quality and increase organized procurement. As of August 2025, 31,908 dairy cooperative societies have been organized, leading to significant increases in milk procurement and the establishment
Livestock Mission
The Central Government of India is implementing various schemes such as the National Livestock Mission, Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund, Rashtriya Gokul Mission, and others to enhance productivity and support the livelihoods of livestock farmers, dairy producers, and fishermen. These initiatives focus on employment generation, entrepreneurship development, and sustainable growth
Dairy Farmers
The Government of India has launched several initiatives to support dairy farmers, including the Nationwide Artificial Insemination Programme, Accelerated Breed Improvement Programmes, and the National Programme for Dairy Development. These initiatives aim to enhance milk productivity, improve breeding techniques, and provide financial support through various subsidies and credit facilities. Additionally,
Animal Husbandry
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying is promoting innovative technologies under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission, including sex sorted semen technology and bovine IVF technology. These initiatives aim to enhance productivity, health, and income for farmers, with significant incentives provided. The government has also launched genomic selection tools and
AHIDF
As of July 22, 2025, the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) has received 572 project proposals in Bihar, amounting to a total cost of Rs. 2401.16 crore, with Rs. 259.77 crore in term loans. Only 6 projects have been approved by the Project Approval Committee, with a
Dairy Development
The National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD) has been implemented by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying since 2014-15, focusing on enhancing dairy infrastructure and market access for farmers. The program consists of two components: strengthening milk testing and chilling facilities, and promoting dairying through cooperatives. Significant investments have
Dairy Development
The Government of India, through the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, is implementing the National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD) to enhance milk processing infrastructure in Bihar. The NPDD has two components: one focuses on improving quality testing and chilling facilities, while the other aims to boost sales and
Livestock Farmers
On July 23, 2025, Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel chaired a Virtual Awareness Program for livestock farmers, engaging over 2 lakh participants across 16 states and UTs. The initiative aimed to boost rural livelihoods through livestock entrepreneurship, encouraging the adoption of modern technologies and government schemes. Key topics included breed
Ongole breed
The population of Ongole breed cattle has risen by 10.88%, from 6.34 lakh to 7.03 lakh, between the 2012 and 2019 Livestock Census. The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying is implementing various initiatives under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission in Andhra Pradesh, including IVF technology, establishment
Dairy Farming
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying is promoting small-scale dairy farming in Jalgaon, Maharashtra through various schemes. Key initiatives include the Rashtriya Gokul Mission for indigenous breed conservation, the Nationwide Artificial Insemination Programme (NAIP) benefiting over 1.25 lakh farmers, and the National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD)
Animal Husbandry
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying is implementing various schemes to enhance the Animal Husbandry sector in India, focusing on milch animals. Key initiatives include the Rashtriya Gokul Mission for indigenous breed conservation, the National Livestock Mission for entrepreneurship and breed improvement, the National Programme for Dairy Development