Guidelines have been released by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying (FAHD).
- NLM has been implemented by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, since 2014-15.
- It was revised and realigned starting in FY 2021-22 to address current sector needs.
Key Features of NLM 2.0
- Objective: Foster entrepreneurship, increase per animal productivity, and boost production of meat, milk (goat, camel, donkey, sheep), eggs, and wool under the umbrella Development Programme.
- Sub-components:
- Breed Development
- Feed and Fodder Development
- Innovation and Extension
- Funding: Consist of Centrally Sponsored components and Central Financial Assistance components.
Status of Livestock Sector in India
- India has the world's largest livestock population.
- Ranks first in milk production, second in egg production, and fifth in meat production globally.
- Contribution of livestock to the total agriculture and allied sector Gross Value Added (GVA) increased from 24.38% in 2014-15 to 30.23% in 2022-23 (at current prices).
