Cabinet Approves Revised Rashtriya Gokul Mission with ₹3,400 Crore Allocation

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Revised Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM) to enhance livestock sector growth. The revised scheme, implemented as a Central Sector component of the Development Programmes scheme, has been allocated a total of ₹3,400 crore during the 15th Finance Commission cycle (2021-22 to 2025-26), with an additional ₹1,000 crore. The mission aims to boost milk production, genetic improvement, and farmer incomes while preserving India’s indigenous bovine breeds through scientific interventions.

Key Highlights

Financial Allocation

  • Total outlay: ₹3,400 crore under the 15th Finance Commission cycle (2021-22 to 2025-26).
  • Additional allocation of ₹1,000 crore for the revised scheme.

New Initiatives Added

  • One-time assistance (35%) for Heifer Rearing Centres
  • Establishment of 30 housing facilities for 15,000 heifers.
  • 3% Interest Subvention for High Genetic Merit (HGM) IVF Heifers
  • Farmers taking loans from milk unions, banks, or financial institutions for HGM IVF heifers will receive interest subvention.

Ongoing Key Activities

  • Strengthening of Artificial Insemination (AI) Network and semen stations.
  • Accelerated breed improvement programme using sex-sorted semen.
  • Implementation of bull production programmes for genetic advancement.
  • Skill development and farmer awareness initiatives.
  • Establishment of Centres of Excellence for livestock breeding.
  • Strengthening of Central Cattle Breeding Farms.

Impact of Rashtriya Gokul Mission

  • 63.55% increase in milk production over the past 10 years.
  • Per capita milk availability rose from 307 grams/day (2013-14) to 471 grams/day (2023-24).
  • Productivity increased by 26.34% in the last decade.
  • 8.39 crore animals covered under the Nationwide Artificial Insemination Programme (NAIP).
  • 5.21 crore farmers benefited through free Artificial Insemination (AI) in 605 districts.
  • 22 IVF labs established under State Livestock Boards (SLBs) and Universities.
  • 2541 High Genetic Merit (HGM) calves born through IVF.

Technological Advancements

  • Development of “Gau Chip” & “Mahish Chip”
  • Genomic chips for indigenous bovines developed by NDDB and ICAR-NBAGR.
  • “Gau Sort” – Indigenously Developed Sex-Sorted Semen Technology
  • Developed by the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB).

Livelihood & Economic Impact

  • Expected to enhance farmer incomes by increasing milk productivity.
  • 8.5 crore farmers engaged in dairy farming will benefit from the scheme.
  • Systematic scientific interventions in bull production will help preserve indigenous bovine breeds.
Summary/Static Details
Why in the news? Cabinet Approves Revised Rashtriya Gokul Mission with ₹3,400 Crore Allocation
Scheme Name Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM)
Total Allocation ₹3,400 crore (2021-22 to 2025-26)
Additional Outlay ₹1,000 crore (Revised RGM)
New Components 1. 35% assistance for Heifer Rearing Centres (30 housing facilities for 15,000 heifers)
Milk Production Growth 63.55% increase in 10 years
Milk Availability 307g/day (2013-14) → 471g/day (2023-24)
AI & IVF Interventions 8.39 crore animals covered, 22 IVF labs, 2541 HGM calves born
Farmer Beneficiaries 5.21 crore farmers through AI services
Technological Innovations Gau Chip, Mahish Chip, Gau Sort (sex-sorted semen)
Overall Impact Increased milk productivity, enhanced farmer incomes, and genetic improvement of indigenous cattle
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