Source: PIB
Context: The Union Cabinet approved the revision of the Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) with an outlay of ₹3,880 crore for 2024-26 to enhance livestock disease control.
- A new component, Pashu Aushadhi, has been introduced to provide affordable generic veterinary medicines through PM-Kisan Samriddhi Kendra and cooperatives.
About Revised Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP):
What is LHDCP?
- A centrally sponsored scheme aimed at improving livestock health through vaccination, disease control, and veterinary infrastructure enhancement.
- It ensures higher productivity, economic growth for farmers, and disease prevention in livestock.
Developed By: Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying.
Aim:
- To prevent, control, and eradicate major livestock diseases through vaccination, surveillance, and veterinary services.
- To improve veterinary healthcare accessibility via Mobile Veterinary Units (MVUs).
Diseases Covered:
- Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), Brucellosis, Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), Classical Swine Fever (CSF), Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD), Anthrax, Rabies, and other livestock diseases.
Key Features:
- National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP): Focuses on FMD and Brucellosis eradication through mass vaccination.
- Critical Animal Disease Control Programme (CADCP): Targets PPR and CSF through 100% vaccination coverage.
- Mobile Veterinary Units (MVUs): Doorstep veterinary care through customized vehicles with diagnostic and treatment facilities.
- Pashu Aushadhi Initiative: ₹75 crore allocated for providing affordable generic veterinary medicines.
- Strengthening Veterinary Infrastructure: Upgrading veterinary hospitals, dispensaries, and diagnostic labs.
- Surveillance & Disease Reporting: Strengthening real-time disease monitoring via the Information Network for Animal Productivity and Health (INAPH).
- Public Awareness & Capacity Building: Training farmers and veterinarians on disease prevention and biosecurity measures.
- Central-State Fund Sharing: 60:40 for states, 90:10 for Northeast & Himalayan states, 100% for UTs.
