Lok Sabha Question No. 4326 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-03-28
Subject: National Livestock Mission
Ministry: AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE
Asked by: KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL, KAMLA DEVI PATLE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, DAIRYING AND FISHERIES LOK  SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4326 TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 28 TH  MARCH, 2017

## NATIONAL LIVESTOCK MISSION

## 4326. SHRI KUNWAR PUSHPENDRA SINGH CHANDEL: SHRIMATI KAMLA DEVI PAATLE:

Will the Minister of AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE कृ षि और ककसान कल्याण मंत्री be pleased to state :

- (a) the main features of the National Livestock Mission;
- (b) the  details  of  the  overall  effect  of  National  Livestock  Mission  launched  by  the  Government along with the progress made by the Mission till date;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to cover cow rearing and related industries under skill India, if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the details of funds allocated to various States of the country including Chhattisgarh under the Mission during each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise; and
- (e) the various steps taken by the Government to promote the National Livestock Mission in the country?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE (SHRI SUDARSHAN BHAGAT)

- (a ) The main features of the National Livestock Mission are Annexed at Annexure I.

(b)&(d)  National  Livestock  Mission  (NLM)  was  launched  in  2014-15  and  is  continuing  during  the current year also with the objective of sustainable development of   livestock sector. No study has been conducted to assess the impact of the Mission. The details of funds released to the various States and Union Territories including Chhattisgarh during the financial years 2014-15 to 2016-17 are annexed at Annexure II.

(c) There  is  no  proposal  for  cow  rearing  and  related  industry  under  Skill  India  in  the  National Livestock  Mission.  However,  under  the  Sub-mission  Skill  Development,  Technology  Transfer  and Extension, funds are being released to the States and Union Territories for imparting training under the Training & Capacity Building component.

Further,  Agriculture  Skill  Council  of  India  (ASCI)  under  Ministry  of  Skill  Development  and Entrepreneurship  has prepared following Twelve Qualification Packs for training in Dairy sector;

1. Farm managers
2. Vaccinators
3. Farmers exposure training program me
4. Dairy management
5. Hoof trimmer
6. Agriculture Assistant
7. Bio gas-plant attendant
8. Dairy Farmer/Entrepreneur
9. Dairy Worker
10. Bulk milk cooler operator
11. Chilling plant technician
12. Dairy farmer supervisor

(e) The General Council of National Livestock Mission (NLM) constituted under the Chairmanship of Union Agriculture Minister, is empowered to review the progress and performance of National Livestock Mission(NLM). Regular meetings are conducted with the State officials to review the  progress  made  under  the  Mission.  Further  the  policies  and  programmes  of  the  Government including National Livestock Mission(NLM) are promoted through dissemination through Departmental  websites,  social  media  platform,  Doordarshan  Kisan  Channel,  Melas  and  Trade  fairs conducted  at  both  National  and  Regional  level.  The  operational  guidelines  of  National  Livestock Mission(NLM) is also posted on the Departmental website.

1. Sustainable growth and development of livestock sector, including poultry
2. Increasing availability of fodder and feed to substantially reduce the demand  - supply gap  through  measures  which  include  more  area  coverage  under  quality  fodder  seeds, technology promotion, extension, post-harvest management and processing in consonance with diverse agro-climatic condition.
3. Accelerating  production  of  quality  fodder  and  fodder  seeds  through  effective  seed production chain (Nucleus-Breeder-Foundation-Certified- Truthfully labelled, etc.) with active involvement of farmers and in collaboration with the dairy / farmers cooperatives, seed corporations, and private sector enterprises.
4. Establishing convergence and synergy among ongoing Plan programmes and stakeholders for sustainable livestock development.
5. Promoting  applied  research  in  prioritized  areas  of  concern  in  animal  nutrition  and livestock production.
6. Capacity  building  of  state  functionaries  and  livestock  owners  through  strengthened extension machinery to provide quality extension service to farmers.
7. Promoting skill based training and dissemination of technologies for reducing cost of production, and improving production of livestock sector
8. Promoting initiatives for conservation and genetic upgradation of indigenous breeds of livestock  (except  bovines  which  are  being  covered  under  another  scheme  of  the Ministry) in collaboration with farmers / farmers' groups / cooperatives, etc.
9. Encouraging formation of groups of farmers and cooperatives / producers' companies of small and marginal farmers / livestock owners.
10. Promoting innovative pilot projects and mainstreaming of successful pilots relating to livestock sector.
11. Providing  infrastructure  and  linkage  for  marketing,  processing  and  value  addition,  as forward linkage for the farmer's enterprises.
12. Promoting risk management measures including livestock insurance for farmers.
13. Promoting  activities  to  control  and  prevent  animal  diseases,  environmental  pollution, promoting efforts towards food safety and quality, and supply of quality hides and skins through timely recovery of carcasses.
14. Encouraging community  participation on sustainable practices related to animal husbandry, involvement of community in breed conservation and creation of resource map for the states.

(Rs. in Lakh)

| S.N.                 | State/Implementing Agency   | 2014-15              | 2015-16              | 2016-17 so far       |
|----------------------|-----------------------------|----------------------|----------------------|----------------------|
| 1                    | Andhra Pradesh              | 326.24               | 0                    | 855.69               |
| 2                    | Bihar                       | 692.75               | 0                    | 0                    |
| 3                    | Chhattisgarh                | 112.5                | 1034.63              | 460.977              |
| 4                    | Goa                         | 0                    | 0                    | 0                    |
| 5                    | Gujarat                     | 1500                 | 0                    | 1195.78              |
| 6                    | Haryana                     | 704.48               | 0                    | 0                    |
| 7                    | Himachal Pradesh            | 285.18               | 0                    | 186.992              |
| 8                    | Jammu & Kashmir             | 0                    | 0                    | 0                    |
| 9                    | Jharkhand                   | 700                  | 0                    | 218                  |
| 10                   | Karnataka                   | 0                    | 746.49               | 873                  |
| 11                   | Kerala                      | 0                    | 0                    | 104.28               |
| 12                   | Madhya Pradesh              | 1664.5               | 0                    | 1278.955             |
| 13                   | Maharashtra                 | 827.42445            | 500                  | 1387.935             |
| 14                   | Odisha                      | 525.69               | 519.65               | 715.92               |
| 15                   | Punjab                      | 393.5                | 0                    | 343.70               |
| 16                   | Rajasthan                   | 0                    | 438.817              | 872.15               |
| 17                   | Tamilnadu                   | 1242.9               | 486.87               | 1165                 |
| 18                   | Telengana                   | 276.74               | 0                    | 602.84               |
| 19                   | Uttar Pradesh               | 813.43875            | 25                   | 3042                 |
| 20                   | Uttarakhand                 | 0                    | 410.542              | 185.39               |
| 21                   | West Bengal                 | 2067.65              | 0                    | 1061.36              |
| North Eastern States | North Eastern States        | North Eastern States | North Eastern States | North Eastern States |
| 22                   | Arunachal Pradesh           | 256.23               | 206                  | 184.69               |
| 23                   | Assam                       | 452.38               | 0                    | 0                    |
| 24                   | Manipur                     | 0                    | 55.242               | 173.898              |
| 25                   | Meghalaya                   | 143.25               | 87.14                | 269.22               |
| 26                   | Mizoram                     | 68                   | 0                    | 330.943              |
| 27                   | Nagaland                    | 619.11               | 454.26               | 465.2393             |
| 28                   | Sikkim                      | 51.03                | 197.36               | 155.11               |
| 29                   | Tripura                     | 400                  | 0                    | 100                  |
| Union Territories    | Union Territories           | Union Territories    | Union Territories    | Union Territories    |
| 30                   | A & NIslands                | 0                    | 0                    | 4.3                  |
| 31                   | Chandigarh                  | 0                    | 0                    |                      |
| 32                   | Dadra & Nagar Haveli        | 0                    | 0                    |                      |
| 33                   | Daman & Diu                 | 0                    | 0                    |                      |
| 34                   | Delhi                       | 0                    | 0                    |                      |
| 35                   | Lakshadweep                 | 0                    | 0                    |                      |
| 36                   | Puducherry                  | 50                   | 0                    | 24.55                |
| 37                   | NABARD                      | 13949.15             | 4820.00              | 8495.70              |
|                      | Total                       | 28122.14             | 9982.00              | 24753.619            |