Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM)

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• Recently, the Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying in the Parliament highlighted the status of Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM).

Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM)

• About:
  • The scheme is continued under a revised and realigned scheme of the Department from 2021-22 to 2025-26 with an allocation of Rs.2400 crore.
  • RGM information on the Nationwide Artificial Insemination Programme is uploaded online on the Information Network on Animal Productivity and Health (INAPH) database.
• Implemented By: The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying 
• Objectives: 
  • To enhance productivity of bovines and increase milk production in a sustainable manner using advanced technologies.
  • To propagate use of high genetic merit bulls for breeding purposes.
  • To enhance Artificial insemination coverage through strengthening breeding network and delivery of Artificial insemination services at farmers doorstep.
  • To promote indigenous cattle & buffalo rearing and conservation in a scientific and holistic manner.
• Funding:
  • Under RGM, there is a scheme to provide subsidies of  Rs 4 crore, 1 crore, 60 lakh, 50 lakh respectively on cow/buffalo/pig/chicken/goat breeding farms and silage making units. 
  • Out of the total amount,   50% subsidy will be given by the Government of India and apart from this, 3% interest subvention can also be taken under the AHIDF scheme on the loan amount.
• Significance:
  • The scheme is important for enhancing milk production and productivity of bovines.
  • Meeting the growing demand of milk and making dairying more remunerative for the rural farmers of the country. 

Source: PIB