Overview :

Animal husbandry plays a vital role in the Indian economy, contributing significantly to rural livelihoods, food security, and income generation. The government of India implements several animal husbandry subsidy schemes to support farmers, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders involved in various aspects of animal rearing, breeding, and production. These subsidies aim to promote sustainable practices, enhance productivity, and improve the overall health and wellbeing of the animal.

Types of Subsidies:

National Livestock Mission (NLM): A flagship program offering various subsidies and support measures for breed improvement, feed and fodder development, and extension services.

Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM): Focuses on the conservation and development of indigenous cow breeds and promotion of scientific dairy farming practices.

Dairy Infrastructure Development Fund (DIDF):- OProvides financial assistance for setting up and upgrading dairy processing facilities to enhance processing capacity and market access for milk producers.

Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) :-Aims to attract investments in infrastructure development for dairy processing, meat processing, and animal feed production.

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