Executive Summary:
This document outlines the steps taken by the Indian government to support dairy farmers, including those in drought-prone and climate-vulnerable regions, through advanced breeding techniques, scientific feeding practices, and improved milk productivity. It details fund allocation under the National Livestock Mission and Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme. It also addresses measures to build climate resilience in the livestock sector, including the promotion of heat-tolerant breeds and drought-resilient fodder.
Key Points / Main Content:
Support for Dairy Farmers:
* Nationwide Artificial Insemination Programme is implemented under Rashtriya Gokul Mission to extend Artificial insemination coverage in the districts with less than 50 coverage. Free AI services with high genetic merit bull semen are available at farmers' doorsteps.
* Accelerated breed improvement program using bovine In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) technology offers an incentive of Rs. 5,000 per assured pregnancy to dairy farmers.
* Accelerated breed improvement program using sex-sorted semen provides incentives of up to 50% of the cost of sex-sorted semen on assured pregnancy.
* National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD) is implemented with two components: creating/strengthening infrastructure for quality milk testing and chilling, and increasing farmers' access to organized markets by upgrading facilities and enhancing the capacity of producer-owned institutions.
* The National Livestock Mission-Entrepreneurship Development Programme (NLMEDP) provides a 50% capital subsidy (up to Rs. 50 lakh) for establishing breeding farms and feed/fodder units.
* The Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) provides a 3% interest subvention for creating/strengthening livestock product processing and diversification infrastructure.
* The 1962 Farmers App, developed with NDDB, provides advisory services on ration balancing, using locally available resources to optimize animal feeding.
* Kisan Credit Card (KCC) facility is extended to animal husbandry and fisheries farmers for working capital.
Disease Control and Health Management:
* Funds allocated/released under the National Livestock Mission (NLM) are detailed in Annexure I.
* Funds allocated/released under the Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) are detailed in Annexure II.
Climate Resilience:
* Rashtriya Gokul Mission promotes indigenous breeds known for heat tolerance and disease resistance.
* The Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) launched the National Innovations on Climate Resilient Agriculture project.
* The Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute (IGFRI) has developed location-specific, drought-tolerant fodder varieties, detailed in Annexure III.
Impact Analysis:
Dairy Farmers:
* Impact: Benefit from financial assistance, advanced breeding technologies, improved feeding practices, and increased market access, enhancing productivity and income.
* Action Required: Adopt advanced breeding techniques (IVF, sex-sorted semen), utilize ration balancing advisory services, and apply for Kisan Credit Cards.
State Governments and Union Territories:
* Impact: Responsible for implementing central government schemes and utilizing allocated funds for livestock development and disease control.
* Action Required: Effectively implement and monitor the Rashtriya Gokul Mission, NPDD, NLMEDP, and LHDCP programs, ensuring funds are properly utilized.
Research Institutions (ICAR-IGFRI):
* Impact: Contribute to climate resilience through research and development of climate-resilient technologies and fodder varieties.
* Action Required: Continue developing and promoting climate-resilient technologies, fodder varieties, and best practices for livestock management.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying: The Indian government ministry responsible for policies related to fisheries, animal husbandry, and dairying.
National Livestock Mission: A scheme by the Indian government for the sustainable development of the livestock sector.
Rashtriya Gokul Mission: A program for the development and conservation of indigenous bovine breeds in India.
National Programme for Dairy Development: A scheme implemented to enhance the dairy sector through infrastructure development and market access.
National Livestock Mission-Entrepreneurship Development Programme: A component of the National Livestock Mission focused on providing capital subsidies for establishing livestock breeding farms and feed/fodder units.
Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund: A fund providing interest subvention for creating and strengthening livestock product processing and diversification infrastructure.
Kisan Credit Card: A credit facility extended to farmers, including those in animal husbandry and fisheries, for their working capital requirements.
Indian Council of Agriculture Research: An autonomous organisation under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 1442
TO BE ANSWERED ON 29th July 2025
FACILITIES FOR DAIRY FARMERS
1442. MS. S JOTHIMANI:
Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
मत्स्यपालन, पशुपालन और डेयरी मंत्री
be pleased to state:
(a) the steps taken by the Union Government to support dairy farmers in adopting advanced breeding
techniques, scientific feeding practices and improving milk productivity, particularly in drought-prone
and climate-vulnerable regions;
(b) the details of funds allocated and utilised under the National Livestock Mission and other relevant
schemes for disease control, vaccination and health management of cattle and poultry during the last
three years, State-wise;
(c) whether the Government has conducted or commissioned any studies on the impact of climate change
on livestock productivity, disease patterns and fodder availability, and if so, the key findings thereof;
and
(d) the measures being implemented or proposed to build climate resilience in the livestock sector,
including promotion of heat-tolerant breeds, drought-resilient fodder and early warning systems?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
(PROF. S. P. SINGH BAGHEL)
(a) In order to complement and supplement the efforts made by the States and Union Territories in
adopting advanced breeding techniques, scientific feeding practices and improving milk productivity,
Government of India has taken following steps across the country including drought-prone and climate-
vulnerable regions:
(i) Implementation of Nationwide Artificial Insemination Programme under Rashtriya
Gokul Mission to extend Artificial insemination coverage in the districts with less than 50%
coverage. Under the component Artificial insemination services with semen of high genetic
merit bulls is made available free of cost at the farmers’ doorstep.
(ii) Implementation of Accelerated breed improvement programme using bovine In-Vitro
Fertilization Technology (IVF) for faster genetic upgradation of bovines. Incentive at the rate of
Rs. 5000 per assured pregnancy is made available to dairy farmers for adopting this technology.
(iii) Accelerated breed Improvement programme using sex sorted semen for production of
female calves with more than 90% accuracy. Under the component incentive upto 50% of the
cost of sex sorted semen on assured pregnancy is made available to farmers.
(iv) National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD) is implemented with following 2
components: (a) Component ''A'' of NPDD focuses on creating/strengthening of infrastructurefor quality milk testing equipment as well as primary chilling facilities for State Cooperative
Dairy Federations/ District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union/ Self Help Groups (SHGs)/ Milk
Producer Companies/ Farmer Producer Organizations. (b) Component ''B'' of the NPDD scheme
"Dairying through Cooperatives” aims to increase sale of milk and dairy products by increasing
farmer’s access to organized market, upgrading dairy processing facilities and marketing
infrastructure and enhancing the capacity of producer owned institutions.
(v) Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), Government of India, is
implementing the National Livestock Mission-Entrepreneurship Development Programme
(NLM-EDP). In NLM-EDP, 50% capital subsidy, up to Rs. 50 lakh, is provided for the
establishment of poultry, sheep, goat, pig, horse, camel, and donkey breeding farms, as well as
feed and fodder units (Hay/Silage, Total Mixed Ration, fodder block making units, Seed grading
units).
(vi) Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF): AHIDF provides
interest subvention at the rate of 3% per annum for creation/ strengthening of livestock product
processing and diversification infrastructure thereby providing greater access for unorganized
producer members to organized market.
(vii) Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying has developed 1962 Farmers App in
collaboration with National Dairy Development Board that provides advisory services on Ration
balancing and educates farmers on optimizing animal feeding using locally available resources,
ensuring a balanced intake of protein, energy, and minerals. The Ration Balancing functionality
is also being extended to field workers for assisting the farmers in adopting scientific ways to
arrive at optimal Ration Balancing in terms of cost and productivity.
(viii) Government of India has extended Kisan Credit Card (KCC) facility to Animal
Husbandry and Fisheries farmers for their working capital requirements wherein farmers either
individual or joint borrower, Joint Liability Groups or Self Help Groups including tenant farmers
having owned/rented/leased sheds are eligible.
(b) The details of funds released/allocated under the National Livestock Mission, and Livestock
Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) implemented for disease control, vaccination and
health management of cattle and poultry is at Annexure-I and II.
(c) and (d) No specific study has been commissioned by the the Department of Animal Husbandry
and Dairying regarding impact of climate change on livestock productivity, disease patterns and fodder
availability. However, in order to complement and supplement the efforts of the States and Union
Territories to build resilience against climate change and safeguard the livelihoods of dairy farmers,
Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying is implementing Rashtriya Gokul Mission for
development and conservation of indigenous breeds, genetic upgradation of bovine population and
enhancement of milk production and productivity of bovines. Indigenous cattle are well known for their
quality of heat tolerance, disease resistance and ability to withstand extreme climatic conditions and
least affected by future climate warming.
As per Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) a project National Innovations on
Climate Resilient Agriculture, is launched with the aims to enhance the resilience of Indian agriculture
to climate change and variability through strategic research and technology demonstrations. The project
focuses on developing and implementing climate-resilient technologies in crops, livestock, and natural
resource management.
Further, as per ICAR-Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute (IGFRI), Jhansi several
location specific fodder varieties tolerant to moisture stress have been developed and released for
cultivation in different agro-climatic conditions. Details of climate resilient fodder varieties developed
is given at Annexure-IIIAnnexure I
State wise details of funds released under National Livestock Mission (NLM) in last 3 years
(Rs. in lakhs)
S. No State/Union Territories 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25
1 Andhra Pradesh 6009.28 1260.00 786.50
2 Bihar 0.00 0.00 0.00
3 Chhattisgarh 0.00 75.00 50.00
4 Goa 0.00 0.00 0.00
5 Gujarat 0.00 155.00 100.00
6 Haryana 0.00 407.50 975.00
7 Himachal Pradesh 0.00 0.00 0.00
9 Jharkhand 0.00 64.00 0.00
10 Karnataka 0.00 250.00 725.00
11 Kerala 0.00 0.00 50.00
12 Madhya Pradesh 0.00 350.00 500.00
13 Maharashtra 0.00 65.00 30.00
14 Odisha 446.00 0.00 250.00
15 Punjab 369.66 0.00 0.00
16 Rajasthan 0.00 0.00 100.00
17 Tamilnadu 0.00 0.00 150.00
18 Telengana 0.00 0.00 50.00
19 Uttar Pradesh 0.00 100.00 771.00
20 Uttarakhand 0.00 198.48 306.25
21 West Bengal 296.63 0.00 200.00
22 Arunachal Pradesh 261.85 473.70 181.25
23 Assam 0.00 0.00 0.00
24 Manipur 0.00 0.00 170.30
25 Meghalaya 0.00 0.00 0.00
26 Mizoram 0.00 201.99 0.00
27 Nagaland 0.00 50.00 193.90
28 Sikkim 93.21 93.21 0.00
29 Tripura 0.00 183.47 0.00
30 Andaman & Nicobar Islands 0.00 0.00 0.00
31 Chandigarh 0.00 0.00 0.00
32 Dadra & Nagar Haveli and 0.00 0.00 0.00
Daman & Diu
33 Delhi 0.00 0.00 0.00
34 Jammu & Kashmir 675.35 0.00 250.00
35 Lakshadweep 0.00 0.00 0.00
36 Puducherry 0.00 0.00 0.00
37 Ladakh 308.295 0.00 27.50Annexure-II
State wise details of funds allocated under Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme
(LHDCP) in last 3 years
(Rs. in lakhs)
S. NO. State/Union Territories 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25
1 Andaman & Nicobar Islands 80.00 0.00 84.50
2 Andhra Pradesh 1376.05 8534.26 7605.85
3 Arunachal Pradesh 0.00 621.28 654.25
4 Assam 558.47 2299.69 4696.50
5 Bihar 895.66 266.48 5481.63
6 Chandigarh 0.00 2.77 7.82
7 Chhattisgarh 158.80 621.51 3488.98
8 Daman and Diu & Dadar Nagar Haveli 0.00 0.00 0.00
9 Goa 0.00 78.11 94.56
10 Gujarat 0.00 5.80 1558.05
11 Haryana 2754.15 2203.77 5314.55
12 Himachal Pradesh 0.00 236.49 1405.67
13 Jammu & Kashmir 0.00 1099.81 1185.75
14 Jharkhand 240.00 850.36 1796.97
15 Karnataka 532.04 2255.78 1900.00
16 Kerala 466.15 5038.76 4677.62
17 Ladakh 86.97 383.95 883.04
18 Lakshadweep 0.00 45.23 166.16
19 Madhya Pradesh 0.00 0.00 2381.47
20 Maharashtra 352.73 11243.90 9232.00
21 Manipur 0.00 877.94 2518.57
22 Meghalaya 314.01 271.32 660.01
23 Mizoram 0.00 138.53 517.41
24 Nagaland 135.34 268.09 340.77
25 NCT Delhi 0.00 101.13 84.51
26 Odisha 0.00 318.10 1240.09
27 Puducherry 48.00 11.48 48.52
28 Punjab 0.00 0.00 397.93
29 Rajasthan 0.00 635.11 5968.58
30 Sikkim 232.57 251.07 312.61
31 Tamil Nadu 0.00 644.51 2259.60
32 Telangana 0.00 0.00 400.00
33 Tripura 0.00 59.76 573.37
34 Uttar Pradesh 7339.84 19259.84 15076.02
35 Uttarakhand 535.10 1998.69 1957.16
36 West Bengal 670.00 3639.00 4034.63Annexure-III
Details of climate resilient fodder varieties developed by ICAR-IGFRI
S. Crop Variety Released Special Attributes Recommended States
No year
.
1. Forage 16ADV0111 2024 Tolerant to biotic Punjab, Haryana,
Pearl stress & drought Rajasthan, plain parts of
Millet Uttarakhand, Uttar
Pradesh, Bihar,
(Kharif,
Jharkhand, West Bengal,
Single cut)
Odisha, Assam, Gujarat,
Chhattisgarh, Madhya
Pradesh, Maharashtra,
Tamil Nadu, Telangana,
Andhra Pradesh and
Karnataka.
ADV0061 2021 Tolerant to biotic Kerala, Andhra Pradesh,
&abiotic stress. Tamil Nadu and
Telangana, Karnataka
2 Forage ADV0061 2021 Tolerant to biotic & Madhya Pradesh,
Pearl abiotic stress. Maharashtra & Gujarat
Millet
(Summer,
Multi-cut)
3. Lucerne Alamdar 51 2020 Suitable for high Kerala, Andhra Pradesh,
temperature Tamil Nadu and
regimes of 48-50ºC Telangana, Karnataka
4. Setaria S-25 2019 Resistant to Punjab and Rajasthan
grass Lodging, frost and
drought conditions
5 Sewan RLSB-11-50 2015 Seed to seed (110 Punjab, Haryana,
Grass days) Highly Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu,
(Lasiurussi drought tolerant Karnataka, Kerala,
ndicus) Andhra Pradesh,
Telangana, Maharashtra,
Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh,
Madhya Pradesh and
Chhattisgarh