Rashtriya Gokul Mission

 The Union Cabinet has approved the Revised Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM) to support the growth of the livestock sector.

About the Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM):

• Objective: Launched in 2014, the mission aims to develop and conserve indigenous breeds, upgrade the genetics of the bovine population, and improve milk production and productivity in cattle.
• Implementation: The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying is responsible for carrying out the mission.
• Key Activities: The RGM focuses on strengthening semen stations, the artificial insemination network, and central cattle breeding farms, along with skill development and farmer awareness programs.
• Gokul Grams: The mission plans to establish 16 Gokul Grams as Integrated Indigenous Cattle Development Centres to conserve and develop indigenous bovine breeds through scientific and holistic approaches.

Key Features of the Revised RGM:

• Funding: The mission will have an outlay of ₹3,400 crore for the 15th Finance Commission cycle (2021-22 to 2025-26).
• Two New Initiatives:
1. Heifer Rearing Centres (HRCs): A one-time assistance of 35% of the capital cost will be provided to implementing agencies for establishing 30 HRCs, which will house a total of 15,000 heifers.
2. Interest Subvention for Farmers: To encourage the purchase of high genetic merit (HGM) in vitro fertilization (IVF) heifers, farmers will receive a 3% interest subsidy on loans taken from milk unions, financial institutions, or banks.

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