Lok Sabha Question No. 4923 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-04-01
Subject: Breed Improvement under NLM
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Dr. D. Purandeswari

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

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO 4923 TO BE ANSWERED ON 1 ST  APRIL 2025

## BREED IMPROVEMENT UNDER NLM

4923. Dr. D. Purandeswari:

Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## मत्स्यपालन , पशुपालन और डेयरी मंत्री

be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  outcomes  observed  in  per-animal  productivity  due  to  breed  improvement  efforts under the amended National Livestock Mission (NLM);
- (b) the number and type of beneficiaries utilising common pasture land, degraded forest land or wasteland for fodder production under the new NLM framework;
- (c) whether the inclusion of camels, horses, donkeys and mules in breeder farm has led to any significant in breeding rates or population stabilisation of these animals and if so, the details thereof;
- (d) the steps taken to engage Self Help Groups and Section 8 companies in the development of fodder resources under the NLM's expanded focus on green fodder; and
- (e) the initiatives undertaken to achieve the Government's goal of covering 5% of the total animal population under livestock insurance as against the current 0.98% coverage?

## ANSWER

THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING (PROF. S.P. SINGH BAGHEL)

(a) to (d) The National Livestock Mission (NLM), launched in 2014-15, underwent revision and realignment in the 2021-22 financial year. The revamped  scheme  focuses on employment generation, entrepreneurship development, and enhancing per-animal productivity, thereby aiming to increase the production of meat, goat milk, eggs, and wool under the development programme umbrella. Further modifications were introduced on 21st February 2024, incorporating breed upgradation of camels, horses, and donkeys, along with initiatives for fodder production utilizing wastelands, rangelands, and degraded forest land. The Department has published revised Comprehensive NLM Guidelines in January 2025 and has also finalized the Model DPRs. Both the guidelines and Model DPRs are available on the  NLM  portal:  https://nlm.udyamimitra.in/.  It  is  still  too  early  to  assess  the  impact  of components  including  camels,  horses,  donkeys,  and  mules  under  the  scheme  on  their population.

To promote activities under the realigned NLM, the Department has organized several key events  during  the  current  financial  year,  including  the  One-Day  Event  on  Camelids  in Rajasthan, the First National Goat Conclave: Bakri Maha Kumbh and National Symposium on  Policy  and  Strategies  for  the  Indian  Goat  Sector  in  Amrit  Kaal  in  Uttar  Pradesh,  the Entrepreneurship  Development  Conclave  2025  in  Maharashtra,  and  the  Conclave  on  the Theme  'Dialogue  for  Holistic  Development  of  the  Livestock  Sector'  in  Meghalaya .Additionally,  during  Regional  Review  Meetings,  states  were  advised  to  submit  proposals and enhance awareness regarding these initiatives.

Under the National Livestock Mission - Entrepreneurship Development Programme (NLMEDP), 116 projects with a total project cost of ₹108.26 crore and a subsidy of ₹47.42 crore were approved for 106 individuals, one joint applicant, three FPOs, two cooperatives, one Joint  Liability  Group,  and  three  Section  8  companies  for  feed  and  fodder  processing activities,  including  silage,  TMR,  hay,  and  fodder  blocks.  These  projects  are  at  different stages  of  implementation.  The  total  project  cost  approved  for  the  Section  8  companies amounts to ₹3.09 crore, with a capital subsidy of ₹1.46 crore.

Under the component "Assistance for Quality Fodder Seed Production" of the NLM scheme, 1.03  lakh  tonnes  of  quality  fodder  seeds  have  been  produced  since  2021-22,  with  funds amounting to ₹636.83 crore. This is expected to cover approximately 20.63 lakh hectares, leading to an estimated production of 1134.65 lakh metric tonnes of high-quality, nutritious green fodder across the country.

(e) To promote livestock insurance, the beneficiary share of the premium for all categories and  areas  has  been  reduced  to  15  percent,  down  from  the  earlier  premium  of  20  to  50 percent. The remaining premium is borne by the central and state governments in a 90:10 ratio  for  hilly  and  north-eastern  states,  60:40  for  other  states,  and  100  percent  for  union territories. The Department is actively conducting awareness programs, including seminars, camps, publicity campaigns, and video conferences, to promote livestock insurance. For this purpose, the  Department  of  Animal  Husbandry  and  Dairying  is  providing  financial assistance to state governments. Under the National Livestock Mission scheme, full central assistance  is  provided  to  states  for  awareness  and  publicity  efforts.  Additionally,  during Regional Review Meetings, states are advised to enhance insurance coverage. In the current financial year, Rs. 37.92 crore has been released under the livestock insurance activity of the National Livestock Mission, and 21lakh animals have been insured.