Rashtriya Gokul Mission

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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.

• 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.

• ₹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.

• 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.