Lok Sabha Question No. 846 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-02-07
Subject: Conservation of Indigenous Cow Species
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Omprakash Bhupalsinh alias Pawan Rajenimbalkar, Vinayak Bhaurao Raut

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 846 TO BE ANSWERED ON 7 TH  FEBRUARY 2023

## CONSERVATION OF INDIGENOUS COW SPECIES

846. SHRI OMPRAKASH BHUPALSINH ALIAS PAWAN RAJENIMBALKAR: SHRI VINAYAK RAUT:

## Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING मत्स्यपालन , पशुपालनऔरडेयरीमंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a) whether the Government is aware that Brazil has developed milching capacity of Gir cow breed from thirty litre to forty litre every day;
- (b) if so, whether the Government is contemplating any proposal in reference to Gir, Kakrapar and Khillar breeds in the country;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
- (d) the details of the provisions made by the Government for conservation of indigenous cow breeds like Gir, Kakrapar and Khillar found in Maharashtra and Karnataka;
- (e)  the  details  of  the  number  of  gaushalas  in  Maharashtra  provided  financial  assistance  by  the Government for conservation of cows; and
- (f) the details of proposals to begin schemes to boost milk production and to start projects of companies producting like Amul Milk in the State of Maharashtra?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING (SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

(a) to (d) Yes,  Sir.  Department  of  Animal  Husbandry  and  Dairying  is  implementing  Rashtriya Gokul Mission for development and conservation of indigenous bovine breeds and genetic upgradation of bovine  population  since  December  2014.  The  scheme  is  important  for  increasing  the  production  and productivity of milk thereby making dairying more remunerative for farmers of the country. The scheme is continued under revised and realigned schemes of the Department from 2021-22 to 2025-26 with an allocation  of  Rs.2400 crore.  All indigenous  breeds  of  cattle including  Gir, Tharparkar, and Khillar  are covered under the scheme.

- (e) For  development  and  conservation  of  indigenous  breeds  of  cattle,  funds  are  released  to Maharashtra  Livestock  Development  Board  under  the  scheme  Rashtriya  Gokul  Mission.  Central Government do not release funds directly to stakeholders. All stake holders including gaushalas having a role in cattle and buffalo development are integrated for implementation of the project by State Livestock Development Board.The details of Gaushalas in Maharashtra assisted by Animal Welfare Board of India during the last 5 years is at Annexure-I
- (f) In order to boost milk production and to strengthen dairy sector in the country including in the State of Maharashtra the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying is implementing the following schemes:  (i)  Rashtriya  Gokul  Mission;  (ii)  National  Programme  for  Dairy  Development;  (iii)  Dairy Processing  and  Infrastructure  Development  Fund;  (iv)  Supporting  Dairy  Cooperatives  and  Farmers Producers Organisations; and (vi) Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund.

## DETAILS OF GRANT RELEASED TO THE ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANISATIONS (AWOs) IN MAHARASHTRA ASSISTED BY ANIMAL WELFARE BOARD OF INDIA DURING LAST FIVE YEARS

|   Sl No | Name Of the AWOs                                         | Address                                                                      | District                          |
|---------|----------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------|
|       1 | Govigyan Anusandan Kendra                                | Kamadhenu Bhavan, Pt. Baccharaj Vyas Chowk                                   | Chitar Oli, Mahal, Nagpur 440 032 |
|       2 | Shri Mauli Krupa Sanskritik KridaVaVidyaprasarak Sanstha | Toli, Parola, Jalgaon - 425 111                                              |                                   |
|       3 | Shri Nagpur Gorakshan Sangh                              | Plot No.22, Suyash 301, Opp: Basket Ball Ground,                             | Tilak Nagar, Nagpur - 440 010     |
|       4 | Sannt Janabai Mahila Mandal                              | Post Hanuman Takali, Tehsil Pathardi,                                        | Ahmednagar-414 506                |
|       5 | Shri Gorakshan Sanstha                                   | Gorakshan Road                                                               | Akola 444001                      |
|       6 | PFA Wardha                                               | Gita Bhavan, Gopuri                                                          | Wardha 442 001                    |
|       7 | Govigyan Anusandan Kendra                                | Kamadhenu Bhavan, Pt.Baccharaj Vyas Chowk                                    | Chitar Oli, Mahal, Nagpur 440 032 |
|       8 | Chakrapani Panjrapole Gorakshan Sanstha                  | Parbhani, Gangakhed Road, Opp: Anusaya Theatre,                              | Dist- Parbhani - 431401,MH        |
|       9 | Vasundhara Sevarth Samajik Sansodhan                     | Anivikas Seva Sanstha, At- Nanded, Tehsil-Nilanga,                           | Dist- Latur - 413521,             |
|      10 | Shri Pirnathe Gaurakshan Charitable Trust                | Motipuranandura                                                              | Buldhana-443404                   |
|      11 | Govigyan Anusandan Kendra                                | Kamadhenu Bhavan, Pt. Baccharaj Vyas Chowk Chitar Oli, Mahal, Nagpur 440 032 | Nagpur - 440032                   |
|      12 | PFA Wardha                                               | Gita Bhavan, Gopuri, Wardha - 442001                                         | Wardha - 442001                   |
|      13 | Govigyan Anusandan Kendra                                | Kamadhenu Bhavan, Pt.Baccharaj Vyas Chowk Chitar Oli, Mahal, Nagpur 440 032  | Nagpur - 440032                   |
|      14 | Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Sewa Pratisthan                | Amrutpah, Hospital (Dr. Line), Near Railway Station,                         | Nanded-431 601                    |