The Union Cabinet approved the Revised Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM) to boost growth in livestock sector.
About Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM)
- Aim: Launched in 2014 for Development and conservation of indigenous breeds, genetic upgradation of bovine population and enhancement of milk production and productivity of bovines.
- Implementation: Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
- Activities under RGM: Strengthening of semen stations, Artificial Insemination network, strengthening of Central Cattle Breeding Farms, skill development, farmer awareness etc.
- Gokul Grams: It provides for setting up of 16 Gokul Grams as Integrated Indigenous Cattle development Centres with aim of conservation & development of indigenous bovine breeds in a scientific and holistic manner.
Key Features of Revised RGM
- Outlay: ₹3,400 crore for 15th Finance Commission cycle (2021-22 to 2025-26).
- Two New added Activities:
- Heifer Rearing Centres (HRCs): One-time assistance of 35% of capital cost for establishment of HRCs to Implementing Agencies for creation of 30 housing facilities having total 15000 heifers.
- Interest Subvention for Farmers: To encourage purchase of high genetic merit (HGM) in vitro fertilization (IVF) heifers, farmers will receive a 3% interest subvention on loans taken from milk unions, financial institutions, or banks.
Achievements of Rashtriya Gokul Mission
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