**Executive Summary**
This report details the progress of livestock vaccination and veterinary infrastructure development in Odisha, specifically Mayurbhanj district, during the 2025-26 period. It highlights the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying’s efforts to strengthen veterinary services through 100% central assistance for vaccinations and the implementation of standardized operating procedures. Key achievements include a significant reduction in disease outbreaks and the deployment of 314 Mobile Veterinary Units.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Vaccination Coverage and Disease Control (2025-26)**
* Odisha recorded 543.35 lakh vaccinations for Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), 11.35 lakh for Brucellosis, and 11.35 lakh for Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR).
* In Mayurbhanj district, vaccination totals reached 10.57 lakh for FMD and 1.06 lakh for PPR.
* The state saw a reduction in FMD outbreaks to seven incidents, while Brucellosis outbreaks were reduced to zero.
**Veterinary Infrastructure and Services**
* Odisha currently operates 62 Veterinary Hospitals, 479 Veterinary Dispensaries, and 3,553 Veterinary Aid Centers.
* 314 Mobile Veterinary Units (MVUs) are functional under the "Mukhyamantri Bhramyamana Prani Chikitsha Seva" scheme to deliver services at the farmer’s doorstep.
* Two veterinary colleges in Odisha have been recognized under the Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984.
**Central Government Support and Guidelines**
* The Ministry provides 100% central assistance for vaccinations against FMD, Brucellosis, PPR, and Classical Swine Fever (CSF), including centralized procurement and supply.
* Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) have been established for vaccination microplanning, ear tagging, and data uploading on the National Digital Livestock Mission (NDLM).
* Financial support is provided on a sharing basis via the "Assistance to States for Control of Animal Diseases" (ASCAD) for diagnostic laboratories and prioritized diseases.
* National guidelines for minimum standards of veterinary infrastructure have been framed for state adoption.
**Impact Analysis**
**State Government of Odisha**
**Impact**
The State receives full financial coverage for essential vaccines and shared support for disease diagnostic infrastructure. It is responsible for the direct establishment and staffing of veterinary services as a State subject.
**Action Required**
The State must adopt the formulated SOPs for vaccination and registration, implement the national guidelines for infrastructure standards, and continue uploading data to the Bharat Pashudhan portal.
**Livestock Farmers**
**Impact**
Farmers benefit from increased accessibility to healthcare via Mobile Veterinary Units and a reduced economic risk due to the control of major livestock diseases.
**Action Required**
Farmers are required to participate in vaccination programs and comply with animal registration and ear-tagging procedures.
**Educational Institutions (Veterinary Colleges)**
**Impact**
Two colleges in Odisha are officially recognized under the Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984, validating their professional standing and contribution to the veterinary workforce.
**Action Required**
No specific action is mentioned beyond maintaining the standards required for recognition under the Act.
Key Entities Referenced
Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP): A central government program implementing large-scale vaccination coverage for diseases such as FMD, Brucellosis, PPR, and CSF.
Assistance to States for Control of Animal Diseases (ASCAD): A support scheme providing central assistance for the prevention of state-prioritized livestock diseases and strengthening diagnostic laboratories.
Mukhyamantri Bhramyamana Prani Chikitsha Seva: An Odisha state plan scheme operating Mobile Veterinary Units (MVUs) to deliver veterinary services at the farmers' doorstep.
Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984: The primary legislation governing the recognition of veterinary colleges and standards of veterinary practice mentioned in the document.
Odisha (Mayurbhanj district): The primary geographical location focused on for livestock health data, veterinary infrastructure, and scheme implementation.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
LIVESTOCK HEALTH AND VETERINARY
INFRASTRUCTURE IN MAYURBHANJ
Posted On: 18 MAR 2026 4:12PM by PIB Delhi
As per information uploaded by the respective State on Bharat Pashudhan portal, the vaccination
coverage achieved under Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) in Odisha, during
2025-26 is 543.35 lakh for FMD, 11.35 lakh for Brucellosis, 11.35 lakh for PPR and 1.91 lakh for CSF.
Further, in Mayurbhanj district, vaccination coverage is 10.57 lakh for FMD, 726 for Brucellosis, 1.06
lakh for PPR and 14020 for CSF.
a. Animal Husbandry is a State subject and the establishment and strengthening of Veterinary
infrastructure is done by the respective State. As per the information received from the State, there
are 62 Veterinary Hospitals, 479 Veterinary Dispensaries and 3553 Veterinary Aid Centers in Odisha
to improve accessibility and Veterinary services. During 2025-26, the outbreaks of FMD has
reduced to 07 and outbreak of Brucellosis has reduced to 0.
(c) Animal Husbandry is State subject and strengthening of Veterinary service including staffing is done
by the respective State Government. However, the steps taken by this Ministry to address strengthening of
Veterinary services in tribal areas are outlined as under:
i. Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Vaccination against FMD, Brucellosis, PPR and CSF has
been formulated for adoption by the States/UTs which include demand assessment,
accessories/consumables, human resource and microplanning, sero-monitoring and outbreak
management.
ii. Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for registration and ear tagging of animals, administration of
vaccine and uploading of data on NDLM have been circulated to State/UTs.
iii. Under the scheme, 100% central assistance is provided for vaccination of animals against four
economically important diseases, namely FMD, Brucellosis, Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) and
Classical Swine Fever (CSF), including centralized procurement of quality vaccine and supply as
per requirement including awareness generation amongst stakeholders.
iv. Under Assistance to States for Control of Animal Diseases (ASCAD) support is provided on sharing
basis for prevention and control of state prioritized livestock diseases, strengthening of Disease
Diagnostic Laboratories etc.
v. Guidelines for minimum standards of Veterinary Infrastructure in India has been framed and
communicated to States/UT with the request for adoption and necessary action.
vi. Department has recognized 2 colleges in Odisha as per section 2(e) and section 15 read with First
Schedule of the Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984.Further, as informed by the State, 314 Mobile veterinary Units (MVUs) are functional in the
State of Odisha under the State plan scheme Mukhyamantri Bhramyamana Prani Chikitsha
Seva for delivery of Veterinary service at farmers doorstep.
This information was given by Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister Shri Rajiv
Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh in the Rajya Sabha in response to a question asked.
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