Lok Sabha Question No. 2737 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-16
Subject: Rashtriya Gokul Mission and Kamdhenu Yojana
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Shri Sagar Eshwar Khandre

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

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2737 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16 TH  DECEMBER 2025

## RASHTRIYA GOKUL MISSION AND KAMDHENU YOJANA

2737. SHRI SAGAR ESHWAR KHANDRE:

Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## मत्स्यपालन , पशुपालन और डेयरी मंत्री

be pleased to State:

- (a) the details of the progress made under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM) and Kamdhenu Yojana in Karnataka, specifically the physical and financial achievements in Bidar district;
- (b) the details of breed improvement, AI coverage and establishment of Gokul Grams;
- (c) the efforts taken by the Government to increase livestock productivity in drought-prone and economically backward regions like Bidar district where livestock forms a critical source of rural income;
- (d)  whether  the  Government  proposes  to  launch  or  expand  livestock-based  livelihood programmes in Bidar district such as dairy clusters, fodder development, women-led dairy Self Help Groups (SHGs) and value-addition units; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons for not prioritising Bidar disrict despite its high dependence on livestock and persistent rural distress?

## ANSWER THE MINISTER OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING (SHRI RAJIV RANJAN SINGH ALIAS LALAN SINGH)

(a)  to  (e)  The  details  of  physical  and  financial  progress  made  under  the  Rashtriya  Gokul Mission (RGM) in Karnataka including Bidar district in terms AI coverage, breed development and establishment of Gokul grams is at Annexure-I.

In order to supplement the efforts made by the States to increase livestock productivity, the  Department  of  Animal  Husbandry  and  Dairying  (DAHD),  Government  of  India  is implementing following schemes across the country including drought-prone and economically backward regions like Bidar district where livestock forms a critical source of rural income:

1. Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM): RGM is implemented for development and conservation of  indigenous  breeds,  genetic  upgradation  of  bovine  population  and  enhancement  of  milk production and productivity of bovines. The major efforts made under the scheme are as under:
2. (i) Nationwide Artificial Insemination Programme: The programme aims at enhancing AI coverage and to deliver quality Artificial Insemination Services (AI) at farmer's doorstep with semen of high genetic merit bulls including indigenous breeds. The progress of the programme is uploaded on real time on Bharat Pashudhan/NDLM (National Digital Livestock Mission), ensuring transparency in artificial insemination services and in tracking the farmers benefitting from the programme.

As  on  date  9.36  crore  animals  have  been  covered,  14.56  crores  Artificial Insemination have been performed and 5.62 crores farmers benefitted under the programme.  Income of the participating farmers is expected to increase with the enhancement in productivity.

- (ii) Sex Sorted Semen: Sex-sorted semen technology has been introduced in the country to ensure production of female calves with up to 90% accuracy. This technology is a game-changer, as it not only enhances milk production but also helps in reducing the stray cattle population. For the first time in India, facilities established under the Rashtriya Gokul  Mission  have  successfully produced  sex-sorted semen  of indigenous  cattle  breeds.  These  facilities  are  located  at  five  government  semen stations in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh. In addition, three private semen stations are also engaged in the production of sexsorted semen doses. So far 128 lakh sex sorted semen doses have been produced in the  country  including semen  doses  produced  from  private  semen  stations. Indigenously developed sex sorted semen production technology has been launched by Hon'ble PM on 5.10.2024 with this technology cost of sex sorted semen has been reduced from Rs 800 to Rs 250/ dose. So far 40 lakh doses sex sorted semen production facility using indigenous technology has been created in the country.

Accelerated Breed Improvement Programme using sex sorted semen: Sex sorted semen  of  indigenous  breeds  is  promoted  under  the  programme.  Under  the component  incentive  upto  50%  of  the  cost  of  sex  sorted  semen  on  assured pregnancy is made available to farmers.

- (iii) MultiPurpose  Artificial  Insemination  Technicians  in  Rural  India  (MAITRI's): MAITRIs  are  trained  and  equipped  to  deliver  quality  Artificial  Insemination services at farmers' doorstep. As on date, 39810 MAITRIs have been trained and equipped.
- (iv) Implementation of in-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Technology: For the first time in the country,  bovine  IVF  technology  has  been  promoted  for  the  development  and conservation  of  indigenous  breeds.  The  Department  has  established  24  IVF laboratories  across  India  for  this  purpose.  The  Accelerated  Breed  Improvement Programme,  leveraging  IVF  technology,  has  been  launched  to  take  advanced breeding methods to farmers' doorsteps, with an incentive of Rs. 5,000 provided for every assured pregnancy. The programme, aimed at promoting the development of  indigenous  breeds.  One  IVF  lab  at  Central  Frozen  Semen  Production  and Training Institute (CFSP&TI) Hessarghata Bengaluru has been operationalised in the State of Karnataka.
- (v) Progeny  testing  and  Pedigree  selection  programme:  This  programme  aims  to produce high genetic merit bulls, including bulls of indigenous breeds. Progeny testing  is  implemented  for  Gir,  Sahiwal  breeds  of  cattle,  and  Murrah,  Mehsana breeds of buffaloes. Under the Pedigree selection programme Rathi, Tharparkar, Hariana, Kankrej breeds of cattle and Jaffarabadi, Nili Ravi, Pandharpuri and Banni breeds of buffalo are covered.  Disease free high genetic merit bulls of indigenous breeds produced under the programme are made available to semen stations across the country. So far, 4288 high genetic merit bulls have been produced and made available  to  all  semen  stations  for  semen  production  including  semen  stations located in Karnataka.
- (vi) Strengthening of semen stations to achieve qualitative and quantitative improvement in semen production including semen of indigenous breeds. So far, strengthening of 47 semen stations have been sanctioned including 6 semen stations in the State of Karnataka.
- (vii) Creation awareness among farmers: Under the scheme, fertility camps, milk yield competitions, calf rallies, seminars, workshops, and conclaves have been organized to  create  awareness  among  farmers  about  the  importance  of  indigenous  bovine breeds.
2. National  Programme  for  Dairy  Development  (NPDD):  NPDD  is  implemented  with following 2 components:

(i) Component ''A'' of NPDD focuses on creating/strengthening of infrastructure for  quality  milk  testing  equipment  as  well  as  primary  chilling  facilities  for  State Cooperative Dairy Federations/ District Cooperative Milk Producers' Union/ Self Help Groups (SHGs)/ Milk Producer Companies/ Farmer Producer Organizations.

(ii) Component ''B'' of the NPDD scheme "Dairying through Cooperatives' aims to increase sale of milk and dairy products by increasing farmer's access to organized market,  upgrading  dairy  processing  facilities  and  marketing  infrastructure  and enhancing the capacity of producer owned institutions.

Under NPDD scheme, 22 projects have been approved in Karnataka with the total project cost of Rs. 45521.03 lakh with a central share of Rs.30783.03 lakh and out of  this  an  amount  of  Rs.23660.11  lakh  has  been  released.  The  projects  are implemented by Karnat aka Cooperative Milk Producer's Federation Limited.

The  details  of  the  major  dairy  projects  sanctioned  for  implementation  in  Bidar district is given at Annexure-II

3. Supporting  Dairy  Cooperatives  &  Farmer  Producer  Organisations  engaged  in  dairy activities (SDCFPO): To assist the State Dairy Cooperative Federations by providing interest subvention (regular 2% and additional 2% on prompt repayment) with respect to soft working capital loan to tide over the crisis on account severely adverse market conditions or natural calamities.
4. Animal  Husbandry  Infrastructure  Development  Fund  (AHIDF):  AHIDF  provides interest subvention at the rate 3% per annum for creation/ strengthening of livestock product processing and diversification infrastructure thereby providing greater access for unorganized producer members to organized market.
5. National  Livestock  Mission  (NLM):  To  bring  sharp  focus  on  entrepreneurship development and breed improvement in poultry, sheep, goat, piggery and fodder by providing the incentivization to the individual, FPOs, SHGs, Section 8 companies for entrepreneurship development and also to the State Government for breed improvement infrastructure.

Under  NLM,  the  Entrepreneurship  Development  Programme  (NLM-EDP)  is  a  key component under which 50% capital subsidy with a ceiling for various components that ranges from ₹3 lakh to ₹50 lakh, for the establishment of rural poultry breeding farms, as  well  as  breeding  farms  for  sheep,  goats,  pigs,  camels,  horses,  and  donkeys. Additionally, it supports fodder value-addition units, including hay, silage, Total Mixed Ration (TMR), fodder blocks, and units for processing, grading, and storing fodder seeds. This subsidy is available to individuals, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), Self-Help Groups  (SHGs),  Joint  Liability  Groups  (JLGs),  Farmer  Cooperative Organizations (FCOs), and Section 8 companies. The project proposal approved under NLM-EDP in Bidar district and Karnataka State as a whole is at Annexure-III.

The State Government is primarily responsible for meeting the demand for feed and fodder  for  their  livestock  population.  The  Central  Government  is  taking  various initiatives for fodder development in the country. In order to supplement the efforts of the State Government and Union Territories, the Union Government is implementing Centrally Sponsored Scheme 'National Livestock Mission' with a Sub Mission on Feed and Fodder Development. The Scheme is operational all over the country since 201415. The Mission was realign in July 2021 and modified in March 2024.The Sub-Mission on feed and fodder is having following components:

- (i) Assistance for Quality Fodder Seed Production
- (ii) Entrepreneurial activities in feed and fodder
- (iii) Establishment  of  Entrepreneurs  for  Fodder  Seed  processing  Infrastructure (processing and grading unit/ fodder seed storage godown)
- (iv) Fodder production from Non-Forest Wasteland/Rangeland/Nonarable  Land' and 'Fodder Production from Forest Land

Further, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India has requested all the States and Union Territories to establish State fodder task force to increase the fodder cultivation areas and convergence of other schemes of the States and Central Government. These efforts will increase the fodder availability in the respective States and Union Territories.

Besides, ICAR-Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute Jhansi has prepared Fodder Resource Development Plans for Karnataka which has been circulated to them for its implementation.

6. Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme  (LHDCP):  to  provide for prophylactic  vaccination  against  animal  diseases,  capacity  building  of  veterinary services, disease surveillance, and strengthening veterinary infrastructure. Also, a new component of Pashu Aushadhi is  added  under  the  scheme  to  ensure  availability  of affordable  generic  veterinary  medicine  across  the  country  through  Pradhan  Mantri Kisan Samriddhi Kendras (PM-KSK) and Cooperative Societies. This will create an ecosystem for Generic Medicine which will be affordable and of good quality. Under LHDCP during 2025-26 a total of Rs. 5126.65 lakhs have been released to Karnataka State.  A  total  of  275  Mobile  Veterinary  Units  (MVU)  are  operational  in  Karnataka including Bidar District and a total of 1,11,106 farmers benefited & 1,96,620 animals treated in Karnataka. During the FY 2025-26, 1.78 crore animals vaccinated against Foot  and  Mouth  Disease  (FMD)  in  the  state  of  Karnataka  and  34.73  lakh  Farmers benefited including 3.54 lakh animals vaccinated and 75,986 farmers benefited in Bidar District.

Annexure-I Progress made under different components of Rashtriya Gokul  Mission (RGM) in Karnataka

| Sl   | Particulars                                                                                                                            | Progress during 2020-25   | Progress during 2020-25   | Progress during 2020-25   | Progress during 2020-25                            |
|------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------|---------------------------|---------------------------|----------------------------------------------------|
| No   |                                                                                                                                        | Karnataka State           | Karnataka State           | Bidar District            | Bidar District                                     |
|      |                                                                                                                                        | Physical                  | Financial (Rs Lakhs)      | Physical                  | Financial (Rs Lakhs)                               |
| 1    | Nationwide Artificial Insemination Programme                                                                                           | 1.71 crore AI performed   | 4894.78                   | 2.10 lakh AI performed    | 86.59                                              |
| 2    | Accelerated Breed Improvement Programme using sex sorted semen (ABIP-SS)                                                               | 53665 AI performed        | 516.37                    | 188 AI performed          | 2.29 (including incentives paid to AI technicians) |
| 3    | Multipurpose Artificial Insemination Technicians in Rural India (MAITRIs)                                                              | 1450                      | 1523.45                   | 129                       | 41.94                                              |
| 4    | Establishment of Gokul Gram at Lingadahalli, Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka for development and conservation of Amrit Mahal breed of cattle | 1                         | 250                       | -                         | -                                                  |
| 5.   | Strengthening of semen station                                                                                                         | 5                         | 3211.82                   | -                         | -                                                  |

Annexure-II

## Details of Major Dairy Projects approved for Bidar district under National Programme for Dairy Development

| Project No        | Activities                                                         |   Total Amount (Rs. in Lakh) |
|-------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------|
| NPDD_KA_01B       | Capital Investment for 76 Dairy Cooperative Societies              |                       177.84 |
| NPDD_KA_04F (QMP) | Installation of FTIR Technology based Milk Analyzer at Plant level |                        85    |
| NPDD_KA_21L (DCS) | Organization of 36 new Dairy Cooperative Societies                 |                        66.96 |
| NPDD_KA_22L       | Strengthening of Milk Chilling &Milk Testing Laboratory facilities |                        57    |

Annexure-III

## The details of projects approved under NLM-EDP in Karnataka

| No. of approved Projects   | Project Cost (Cr)   | Approved Subsidy (Cr)   | No. of 1 st Installment Released   | Amount of 1 st Installment released (Cr)   | No. of 2 nd Installment Released   | Amount of 2 nd Installment released (Cr)   |
|----------------------------|---------------------|-------------------------|------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|
| Karnataka                  | Karnataka           | Karnataka               | Karnataka                          | Karnataka                                  | Karnataka                          | Karnataka                                  |
| 1133                       | 801.012             | 379.12                  | 494                                | 92.6                                       | 200                                | 35.26                                      |
| Bidar District             | Bidar District      | Bidar District          | Bidar District                     | Bidar District                             | Bidar District                     | Bidar District                             |
| 52                         | 49.7                | 21.32                   | 33                                 | 7.08                                       | 10                                 | 1.56                                       |