Rashtriya Gokul Mission

Source:  TH

Context: The Union Cabinet has approved a revised outlay of ₹3,400 crore for the Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM).

• Additional ₹1,000 crore has been allocated for the period 2021–22 to 2025–26, with new initiatives for cattle development.

About Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM):

• What is Rashtriya Gokul Mission?

• • It is a flagship scheme for development and conservation of indigenous bovine breeds in India.
  • The mission aims to enhance milk production and productivity in a sustainable manner.

• Launched In: The scheme was launched in December 2014.
• Ministry: Implemented by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying.
• Funding Pattern:

• • The scheme is implemented on a 100% grant-in-aid basis, except for certain components:
    • ₹5,000 subsidy per IVF pregnancy.
    • 50% subsidy for sex-sorted semen cost.
    • 50% subsidy up to ₹2 crore for establishing breed multiplication farms.

• Aim of Rashtriya Gokul Mission:

• • Boost bovine productivity and increase sustainable milk production using modern technology.
  • Promote the use of high genetic merit bulls for breeding improvement.
  • Expand Artificial Insemination (AI) services at farmers’ doorsteps.
  • Preserve and promote indigenous cattle and buffalo breeds through scientific methods.