About RGM

• The Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM) is being implemented for development and conservation of indigenous bovine breeds since 2014. 
• The scheme is important in enhancing milk production and productivity of bovines and making dairying more remunerative to the rural farmers.
• Under RGM, Integrated cattle development centers, known as ‘Gokul Grams’ are established with the aim of conservation and development of indigenous bovine breeds in a scientific and holistic manner.
• The Mission is implemented by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying.

Objectives

• To enhance productivity of bovines and increase milk production.
• To propagate use of high genetic merit bulls for breeding purposes.
• To enhance artificial insemination coverage.
• To promote indigenous cattle & buffalo rearing and conservation.

Why in News?

• The Union Cabinet has approved the Revised Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM)  with some new activities to boost growth in the livestock sector.  

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