Lok Sabha Question No. 1373 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-02-11
Subject: Implementation of NLM
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Shri Kanwar Singh Tanwar

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING LOK SABHA USTARRED QUESTION No. 1373 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.02.2025

## IMPLEMENTATION OF NLM

1373. Shri Kanwar Singh Tanwar:

Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING मत्स्यपालन , पशुपालन और डेयरी मंत्री be pleased to State:

- (a)  the  details  of  major  changes  made  in  the  guidelines  announced  during  the  Mega  Entrepreneurship Development Conclave;
- (b) the manner in which the said guidelines have been framed to improve the implantation of National Livestock Mission (NLM) and its impact on the animal husbandry sector; and
- (c) whether the said guidelines are aimed at promoting entrepreneurship in the animal husbandry sector, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

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

(a)(b)&(c)  During  the  Entrepreneurship  Development  Conclave  held  on  13 th January,  2025  at  Pune, Maharashtra,  stakeholder  consultations  and  awareness  activities  were  done  for  the  promotion  of  the various schemes of the Department, including the National Livestock Mission (NLM).

The  National  Livestock  Mission  (NLM),  initially  approved  by  the  Cabinet  during  2021-22, encompassed entrepreneurial and genetic up-gradation activities for sheep, goats, pigs, poultry and fodder development. The scheme was further realigned with Cabinet approval in February 2024 to expand its scope by including the conservation and genetic improvement of indigenous breeds of horses, camels, and donkeys. The details of the above expanded activities are as per the guidelines of realigned NLM in year 2024 follows:

1. (i)  Sub-Mission  on  Breed  Development  of  Livestock  and  Poultry:  In  addition  to  the  existing activities  for  Sheep,  Goat,  Poultry,  Pig,  the  activities  for  Entrepreneurship  Development  of Indigenous Horse, Donkey and Camel were added to promote indigenous breed development. Individuals,  Self  Help  Groups  (SHGs),  Farmer  cooperative  organizations  (FCOs),  Farmer Producer  Organizations  (FPOs),  Joint  Liability  Groups  (JLGs)  and  Section  8  companies  are eligible  to  receive  50%  capital  subsidy  up  to  ₹50  lakh  on  project  costs,  including  housing, procurement  of  breeding  animals,  insurance,  land  preparation  for  fodder  cultivation,  and equipment.
2. (ii) Genetic Improvement of Horse, Donkey, and Camel will  ensure  Genetic  improvement  and  conservation  of  indigenous  breeds  through  selective breeding, crossbreeding, and assisted reproductive technologies like artificial insemination. The details of sub-activities are as follows:
- a) Establishment of Regional Semen Production Laboratories and Semen Banks for horses, donkeys, and camels with central assistance to state governments and ICAR institutions.
- b) Establishment of Nucleus Breeding Farms for conservation of endangered indigenous breeds, with assistance up to ₹10 crore for infrastructure development.
- c) Formation of Breed Registration Societies for horses, donkeys, and camels with 100% central assistance. These societies will register indigenous breeds and maintain records and traceability.
2. Sub Mission on Feed and Fodder Development: Under the submission following activities are added:

i) Entrepreneurial Activities in Seed Processing and Grading Infrastructure: Private companies, Self Help  Groups  (SHGs),  Farmer  Producer  Organizations  (FPOs),  Farmer  cooperative  organizations (FCOs),  cooperative  societies,  Joint  Liability  Groups  (JLGs)  and  Section  8  companies  will  be incentivized for setting up for modernizing seed processing plants. Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India will provide 50% capital subsidy up to ₹50 lakh on project costs towards infrastructure development, procurement of plants and machinery, and establishment of seed storage facilities.

- ii) Fodder Production from Non-Forest Wasteland / Rangeland / Non-Arable Land:  This component focuses  on  improving  degraded  non-forest  wasteland,  rangeland,  and  non-arable  land  by  planting specific fodder trees, perennial grasses, and legumes suited to different soil types.The initiative will increase  fodder  availability  while  enhancing  soil  fertility  through  legume  introduction.  Assistance will be provided by Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India to State Animal Husbandry Departments.

iii) Fodder Production from Forest Land: This component focuses on rehabilitation and improvement of  degraded  forest  land  by  planting  suitable  fodder  trees,  grasses,  and  legumes.  This  activity  will improve  vegetation  cover  density  and  overall  forest  health,  ensuring  sustainable  fodder  supply. Assistance will be provided by Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India to State Animal Husbandry Departments.

Theguidelines  of  NLM  were  framed  after  extensive  consultations  with  stakeholders,  including entrepreneurs, state governments, ICAR institutions, and livestock sector experts, ensuring a holistic and inclusive framework for wealth creation in the livestock sector.

Realigned  NLM  envisages  activities  emphasizing  selective  breeding,  advanced  reproductive technologies,  and  the  establishment  of  Nucleus  Breeding  Farms  and  Regional  Semen  Production Laboratories for the genetic upgradation of sheep, Goat, Pig, Horse, Donkey, Camel and Poultry in the  livestock  sector.Further  emphasis  has  been  placed  on  fodder  development  through  new initiatives,  including  financial  assistance  for  seed  grading,  processing  infrastructure,  and  fodder production on non-forest and forest lands. These efforts aim to rehabilitate and improve degraded non-forest and forest lands as well as enhance fodder availability. These measures collectively aim to improve the productivity while advancing seed processing and fodder development.

The guidelines under the realigned National Livestock Mission (NLM),approved in 2021-22, are specifically  designed  to  promote  entrepreneurship  in  the  animal  husbandry  sector  for  all  eligible entities.  The  primary  objective  is  to  encourage  sustainable  livestock  based  enterprises  by  offering financial assistance, infrastructure support, and access to modern breeding technologies.

The emphasis on fodder development aims to improve livestock health and boost milk and meat production,  thereby  increasing  farmers'  incomes.  Several  components  have  been  introduced  under the guidelines to promote entrepreneurship, with a particular focus on indigenous breed development, genetic improvement, and feed and fodder production. These initiatives will not only enhance  rural  livelihoods  and  self-employment  opportunities  but  also  contribute  to  the  overall growth and sustainability of the animal husbandry sector.

To  date,  3,295  projects  with  a  total  project  cost  of  ₹2,381.12  crores  and  a  subsidy  amount  of ₹1,098.63 crores have been approved by the Department and out of these, ₹263.29 crores have been disbursed to 1,309 beneficiaries.