Odisha Cabinet Approves Bovine Breeding (Regulation) Bill, 2026

The Odisha Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has approved a draft bill named Odisha Bovine Breeding (Regulation) Bill, 2026 on 9th November 2026. The Bill seeks to regulate cattle and buffalo breeding services. The Bill will improve livestock productivity and increase milk production by regulating breeding. It proposes the setting up of a regulatory body, digital livestock breeding registration system and a fund to ensure quality breeding material for livestock farmers.

Odisha Bovine Breeding Regulation Bill 2026 – Key highlights

Bill Name: Odisha Bovine Breeding (Regulation) Bill, 2026
State: Odisha
Cabinet Approved: 9th November 2026
Chief Minister: Mohan Charan Majhi
Regulatory body: Odisha Bovine Breeding Regulatory Authority
Digital System: State Digital Livestock Breeding Registry
Fund: Odisha Bovine Genetic Improvement Fund
Purpose: Scientific breeding and improve productivity
Proposed to be introduced in: Winter Session of Odisha Legislative Assembly
Winter Session Start Date: 18th Nov 2026

Key provisions of the Bill

1. Odisha Bovine Breeding Regulatory Authority

The Bill proposes to establish the Odisha Bovine Breeding Regulatory Authority.

The key functions will involve,

Registering and certifying breeding providers
Monitoring of quality of breeding material
Enforcing standards
Inspections
Corrective actions and penalties for breaches

This will help prevent unauthorized breeding and use of poor quality breeding material.

2. Registration of Breeding Providers

The Bill proposes that the following must be registered,

Semen stations
Semen banks
Artificial Insemination (AI) centres
Artificial insemination technicians
Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) centres

Artificial insemination will only be allowed to be provided by registered AI technicians. Quality assurance will be applied to semen, embryos and other breeding material.

3. State Digital Livestock Breeding Registry

The proposed State Digital Livestock Breeding Registry will provide a digital record of livestock.

Animal Identification
Maintain an individual record
Pedigree recording
Track ancestry
Parentage verification
Identify biological parents
Breeding outcomes
Evaluate breeding outcomes

This should help increase transparency, traceability and scientific management of livestock breeding.

4. Odisha Bovine Genetic Improvement Fund

The Bill proposes the establishment of the Odisha Bovine Genetic Improvement Fund to facilitate long term development of the livestock industry in Odisha.

Support will be given to,

Genetic improvement of cattle and buffalo
Preserving native breeds
Implementing modern breeding technologies
Research and Development
Training

This will help improve animal productivity, preserve native breeds and increase farmer income.

Modern Breeding Technologies

The Bill also proposes to regulate new methods of reproduction.

Technology	Description
Artificial Insemination (AI)	Insertion of semen into the female reproductive tract
Sexed Semen	Semen which has been treated to increase the chance of producing animals of a specific sex
In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)	Fertilising an egg using sperm outside of the animal
Embryo transfer	Transfer of an embryo into a female to carry
Genomic selection	Use genome wide genetic markers to predict breeding potential