Cabinet approved Revised Rashtriya Gokul Mission

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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.

Outlay: ₹3,400 crore for 15^th 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.

Milk production: Increased by 63.55% in the last 10 years.
Per capita milk availability: Increased from 307 grams per day in 2013-14 to 471 grams per day in 2023-24.
Dairy productivity: Increasing by 26.34% in the last ten years.
Artificial Insemination: Nationwide Artificial Insemination Programme (NAIP) under the RGM provides free of cost Artificial Insemination at the farmer’s doorstep in 605 districts