About the Programme

• The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, under the Ministry of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries has been implementing Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM) with the aim of development and conservation of indigenous bovine breeds, genetic upgradation of bovine population and enhancement of milk production and productivity of bovines thereby making dairying more remunerative to the farmers.
• The Scheme has been implemented with the following objectives:
  • To enhance productivity of bovines and increasing milk production in a sustainable manner using advance technologies
  • To propagate use of high genetic merit bulls for breeding purposes.
  • To enhance Artificial insemination coverage through strengthening of breeding network and delivery of Artificial insemination services at farmers doorstep
  • To promote indigenous cattle & buffalo rearing and conservation in a scientific and holistic manner.

Why in News?

• The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying has provided details about measures taken under Rashtriya Gokul Mission in the Parliament.

Reference:

1. https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1842805