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- Recently, the Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying in the Parliament highlighted the status of Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM).
Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM)
- About:
- The scheme is continued under a revised and realigned scheme of the Department from 2021-22 to 2025-26 with an allocation of Rs.2400 crore.
- RGM information on the Nationwide Artificial Insemination Programme is uploaded online on the Information Network on Animal Productivity and Health (INAPH) database.
- Implemented By: The Department of Animal Husbandry and DairyingÂ
- Objectives:Â
- To enhance productivity of bovines and increase milk production in a sustainable manner using advanced technologies.
- To propagate use of high genetic merit bulls for breeding purposes.
- To enhance Artificial insemination coverage through strengthening breeding network and delivery of Artificial insemination services at farmers doorstep.
- To promote indigenous cattle & buffalo rearing and conservation in a scientific and holistic manner.
- Funding:
- Under RGM, there is a scheme to provide subsidies of Rs 4 crore, 1 crore, 60 lakh, 50 lakh respectively on cow/buffalo/pig/chicken/goat breeding farms and silage making units.Â
- Out of the total amount,  50% subsidy will be given by the Government of India and apart from this, 3% interest subvention can also be taken under the AHIDF scheme on the loan amount.
- Significance:
- The scheme is important for enhancing milk production and productivity of bovines.
- Meeting the growing demand of milk and making dairying more remunerative for the rural farmers of the country.Â
Source: PIB
