Date: 2026-04-17Category: Press ReleaseState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying holds an important national meeting/workshop on Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI), Artificial Insemination, Vaccination, and Bharat Pashudhan Portal
**Executive Summary**
The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD) conducted a national workshop on April 17, 2026, to review livestock sector reforms, vaccination protocols, and the Bharat Pashudhan Portal. The meeting emphasized the implementation of Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) and the adoption of uniform digital and operational frameworks. Key action items include aligning state proposals with livestock development plans and adhering to strict timelines for budget claims and NLM-EDP installments.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Capital Investment and Reforms (SASCI)**
* Provides incentive-based capital investment to States for livestock sector reforms through clear operational frameworks.
* States must fulfill specific preconditions and criteria to avail of financial incentives.
* Proposals must be strictly aligned with each State’s livestock development plan.
* Funds must be directed solely to livestock activities from the start of the financial year.
**Digital Integration and Monitoring**
* The Bharat Pashudhan Portal (NDLM) serves as the unified digital platform for real-time data integration of vaccination and Artificial Insemination (AI) records.
* States are required to achieve seamless data uploading to ensure effective service delivery.
* The Department emphasized the use of digital tools for improved reporting and regular monitoring of action points.
**Livestock Health and Breeding Services**
* Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs) have been established for vaccination and AI to ensure service uniformity.
* Under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM), States are urged to deploy MAITRI workers in every Gram Panchayat.
* DAHD plans to expand AI to non-bovine species and promote IVF in sheep for genetic improvement.
* States must expedite Action Plans for the National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP), Mobile Veterinary Units (MVUs), and ASCAD.
**Administrative and Infrastructure Requirements**
* States must coordinate with Finance Departments for timely budget allocation and submit claims on schedule.
* Emphasis is placed on strengthening district diagnostic laboratories and creating FMD-free zones.
* Progress reviews are required for livestock insurance, fodder planning, and influenza preparedness.
**Impact Analysis**
**State and Union Territory Animal Husbandry Departments**
**Impact**
These departments are the primary implementers of the reforms and are responsible for meeting the criteria required to secure federal incentives. They are affected by new mandates for digital reporting and personnel deployment at the grassroots level.
**Action Required**
They must accelerate scheme implementation, deploy MAITRI workers in every Gram Panchayat, and ensure real-time uploading of data to the Bharat Pashudhan Portal.
**State Finance Departments**
**Impact**
The flow of capital for livestock reforms depends on the administrative efficiency of these departments.
**Action Required**
Coordinate with Animal Husbandry departments for timely budget allocation and ensure funds are released specifically for livestock activities at the beginning of the financial year.
**Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (Central)**
**Impact**
The central department acts as the regulatory and oversight body, providing the technical framework and SOPs for national schemes.
**Action Required**
Expand AI services to non-bovine species, promote sheep IVF, and provide ongoing guidance on SASCI preconditions and digital integration.
Key Entities Referenced
Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI): An incentive-based scheme aimed at driving capital investment and livestock sector reforms through specific operational frameworks and state-level preconditions.
Bharat Pashudhan Portal: A unified digital platform under the National Digital Livestock Mission (NDLM) for real-time tracking and data integration of vaccination and artificial insemination records.
Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD): The primary central department responsible for steering national livestock reforms, issuing implementation guidelines, and overseeing state-level scheme performance.
Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP): An umbrella program covering key health initiatives including the National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP), Mobile Veterinary Units (MVUs), and vaccination protocols.
Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM): A scheme focused on the genetic improvement of livestock through the deployment of MAITRI workers and the promotion of advanced breeding technologies like IVF.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying
holds an important national meeting/workshop
on Special Assistance to States for Capital
Investment (SASCI), Artificial Insemination,
Vaccination, and Bharat Pashudhan Portal
Posted On: 17 APR 2026 2:38PM by PIB Delhi
A review meeting /workshop on key issues related to Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment
(SASCI) of Livestock Sector Reforms, Artificial Insemination (AI), vaccination, and the Bharat
Pashudhan Portal was conducted on 17th April 2026 in Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi, under the
chairmanship of Shri Naresh Pal Gangwar, Secretary, DAHD , Government of India, and witnessed active
participation from senior officials and dignitaries of Animal Husbandry Departments from all States and
Union Territories.
The aim of the meeting/ workshop were to discuss: (i) issues in Special Assistance to States for Capital
Investment (SASCI) on Livestock Sector Reforms, (ii) SoPs and other issues related to vaccination, (iii)
SoPs and other issues related to Artificial Insemination, and (iv) issues related to NDLM – Bharat
Pashudhan Portal. The Chairperson outlined the scheme's objectives under SASCI and informed
participants about the criteria to be fulfilled or completed to avail incentives, furthermore, the chairperson
advised senior officials to communicate with the concerned authorities for detailed implementation of
preconditions of SASCI, ensuring that the proposals are aligned with the State's livestock development
plan.In his opening remarks, Shri Naresh Pal Gangwar, Secretary, DAHD informed that most States/UTs
Animal Husbandry Department have begun adopting uniform measures in line with guidelines issued by
DAHD, Government of India. He highlighted that SASCI Livestock Sector Reforms aim to drive
incentive-based capital investment through clear operational frameworks. He urged States/UTs to
accelerate implementation, coordinate with Finance Departments for timely budget allocation, submit
claims on schedule, and ensure funds are directed solely to livestock activities from the start of the
financial year. He also stressed Centre-State convergence, timely reporting, use of digital tools for
improved service delivery, and regular monitoring of workshop action points.During the workshop, detailed presentation was made by Ms. Varsha Joshi, Addl. Secretary, DAHD and
deliberations were held on the Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs) for vaccination and Artificial
Insemination (AI), along with other related issues. Furthermore, matters concerning the National Digital
Livestock Mission (NDLM) – Bharat Pashudhan Portal were thoroughly addressed, with key emphasis
placed on achieving seamless data integration, enabling real-time uploading of vaccination and AI records,
and ensuring effective service delivery through a unified digital platform across States and Union
Territories. Under RGM, States/UTs were urged to deploy MAITRI workers in every Gram Panchayat and
submit proposals, while DAHD will expand Artificial Insemination to non-bovine species and promote
IVF in sheep for genetic improvement.
During the review, progress under NLM-EDP was reviewed with directions to submit inputs for the
second instalment within the defined timeline. Under LHDCP, States/UTs were asked to expedite Action
Plans for NADCP, MVUs, and ASCAD, The meeting also reviewed livestock insurance, fodder planning
with Rural Development Departments, influenza preparedness, FMD-free zones, and strengthening district
diagnostic laboratories.
The meeting concluded with an interactive question-and-answer session, during which officers of DAHD
addressed queries raised by States and Union Territories. Participants collectively reaffirmed their
commitment to timely implementation of reforms and schemes, strengthening Centre–State coordination,
and enhancing service delivery in the animal husbandry and livestock sector.
The workshop was attended also by Shri Rama Shankar Sinha , Additional Secretary (LH), Dr. Naveena.
B.Maheswarappa, Animal Husbandry Commissioner, Dr. Muthukumarasamy B., Joint Secretary (NLM),
and Shri Jagat Hazarika, Statistical Advisor, DAHD along with Additional Chief Secretaries/Principal
Secretaries/Secretaries of Animal Husbandry Department, Directors of Directorate of Animal Husbandry
& Veterinary Services and other Senior officers from all States/UTs, were also present.
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