India, Dec. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Sl No
Particulars
Progress during 2020-25
Karnataka State
Bidar District
Physical
Financial
Physical
Financial
1
Nationwide Artificial Insemination Programme
1.71 crore AI performed
4894.78
2.10 lakh AI performed
86.59
2
Accelerated Breed Improvement Programme using sex sorted semen (ABIP-SS)
53665 AI performed
516.37
188 AI performed
2.29 (including incentives paid to AI technicians)
3
Multipurpose Artificial Insemination Technicians in Rural India (MAITRIs)
1450
1523.45
129
41.94
4
Establishment of Gokul Gram at
1
250
-
-
5.
Strengthening of semen station
5
3211.82
-
-
Project No
Activities
Total Amount
NPDD_KA_01B
Capital Investment for 76 Dairy Cooperative Societies
177.84
NPDD_KA_04F
Installation of FTIR Technology based Milk Analyzer at Plant level
85.00
NPDD_KA_21L (DCS)
Organization of 36 new Dairy Cooperative Societies
66.96
NPDD_KA_22L
Strengthening of Milk Chilling & Milk Testing Laboratory facilities
57.00
No. of approved Projects
Project Cost (Cr)
Approved Subsidy (Cr)
No. of 1st Installment Released
Amount of 1st Installment released (Cr)
No. of 2nd Installment Released
Amount of 2nd Installment released (Cr)
Karnataka
1133
801.012
379.12
494
92.6
200
35.26
Bidar District
52
49.7
21.32
33
7.08
10
1.56
(Rs Lakhs)
(Rs Lakhs)
Lingadahalli, Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka for development and conservation of Amrit Mahal breed of cattle
(Rs. in Lakh)
(QMP)
The details of physical and financial progress made under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM) in Karnataka including Bidar district in terms AI coverage, breed development and establishment of Gokul grams is at Annexure-I.
In order to supplement the efforts made by the States to increase livestock productivity, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), Government of India is implementing following schemes across the country including drought-prone and economically backward regions like Bidar district where livestock forms a critical source of rural income:
1. Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM): RGM is implemented for development and conservation of indigenous breeds, genetic upgradation of bovine population and enhancement of milk production and productivity of bovines. The major efforts made under the scheme are as under:
Accelerated Breed Improvement Programme using sex sorted semen: Sex sorted semen of indigenous breeds is promoted under the programme. Under the component incentive upto 50% of the cost of sex sorted semen on assured pregnancy is made available to farmers.
2. National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD): NPDD is implemented with following 2 components:
Under NPDD scheme, 22 projects have been approved in Karnataka with the total project cost of Rs. 45521.03 lakh with a central share of Rs.30783.03 lakh and out of this an amount of Rs.23660.11 lakh has been released. The projects are implemented by Karnataka Cooperative Milk Producer's Federation Limited.
The details of the major dairy projects sanctioned for implementation in Bidar district is given at Annexure-II
Under NLM, the Entrepreneurship Development Programme (NLM-EDP) is a key component under which 50% capital subsidy with a ceiling for various components that ranges from Rs.3 lakh to Rs.50 lakh, for the establishment of rural poultry breeding farms, as well as breeding farms for sheep, goats, pigs, camels, horses, and donkeys. Additionally, it supports fodder value-addition units, including hay, silage, Total Mixed Ration (TMR), fodder blocks, and units for processing, grading, and storing fodder seeds. This subsidy is available to individuals, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Joint Liability Groups (JLGs), Farmer Cooperative Organizations (FCOs), and Section 8 companies. The project proposal approved under NLM-EDP in Bidar district and Karnataka State as a whole is at Annexure-III.
The State Government is primarily responsible for meeting the demand for feed and fodder for their livestock population. The Central Government is taking various initiatives for fodder development in the country. In order to supplement the efforts of the State Government and Union Territories, the Union Government is implementing Centrally Sponsored Scheme 'National Livestock Mission' with a Sub Mission on Feed and Fodder Development. The Scheme is operational all over the country since 2014-15. The Mission was realign in July 2021 and modified in March 2024.The Sub-Mission on feed and fodder is having following components:
(i) Assistance for Quality Fodder Seed Production
(ii) Entrepreneurial activities in feed and fodder
(iii) Establishment of Entrepreneurs for Fodder Seed processing Infrastructure (processing and grading unit/ fodder seed storage godown)
(iv) Fodder production from Non-Forest Wasteland/Rangeland/Non-arable Land" and "Fodder Production from Forest Land
Further, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India has requested all the States and Union Territories to establish State fodder task force to increase the fodder cultivation areas and convergence of other schemes of the States and Central Government. These efforts will increase the fodder availability in the respective States and Union Territories.
Besides, ICAR-Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute Jhansi has prepared Fodder Resource Development Plans for Karnataka which has been circulated to them for its implementation.
Annexure-I
Progress made under different components of Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM) in Karnataka
Annexure-II
Details of Major Dairy Projects approved for Bidar district under National Programme for Dairy Development
Annexure-III
The details of projects approved under NLM-EDP in Karnataka
The above answer was given by Shri Rajeev Ranjan Singh alias Lallan Singh, Minister of Fisheries,Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India, in response to a question asked in the Lok Sabha.
Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication.
