Union Cabinet Approves Revised Rashtriya Gokul Mission to Boost Livestock Sector
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Revised Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM) to enhance growth in the livestock sector. The revised scheme, part of the Development Programmes scheme, comes with an additional outlay of ₹1,000 crore, bringing the total allocation to ₹3,400 crore for the 15th Finance Commission cycle (2021-22 to 2025-26). Key Enhancements in Revised RGM1️⃣ Heifer Rearing Centres 🐄 One-time 35% capital cost assistance to Implementing Agencies for setting up 30 housing facilities for a total of 15,000 heifers.2️⃣ Support for High Genetic Merit (HGM) IVF Heifers 🧬3% interest subvention on loans taken by farmers from milk unions, banks, and financial institutions to encourage the purchase of HGM IVF heifers.Continuation of Existing RGM ActivitiesStrengthening semen stations and Artificial Insemination (AI) networks.Bull production programme & accelerated breed improvement using sex-sorted semen.Skill development and farmer awareness programs.Establishment of Centres of Excellence and strengthening Central Cattle Breeding Farms.Impact of RGM & Government Efforts📈 Milk production increased 63.55% in the last 10 years.🥛 Per capita milk availability rose from 307 grams/day (2013-14) to 471 grams/day (2023-24).🐃 Productivity improved by 26.34% in the last decade. Achievements of Nationwide Artificial Insemination Programme (NAIP)Free AI services provided in 605 districts with low AI coverage (<50%).8.39 crore animals covered and 5.21 crore farmers benefited.22 IVF labs established under State Livestock Boards & Universities.Over 2,541 High Genetic Merit (HGM) calves born through IVF technology.Technological Breakthroughs in Atmanirbhar BharatGau Chip & Mahish Chip: Genomic chips for indigenous bovines, developed by NDDB & ICAR-NBAGR.Gau Sort: Indigenously developed sex-sorted semen production technology by NDDB.The revised Rashtriya Gokul Mission is set to revolutionize India’s dairy and livestock sector, strengthening the country’s position as the world’s largest milk producer. 🐄🚜
