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Rashtriya Gokul Mission



A review meeting of the Rashtriya Gokul Mission was held recently.
 
Aim of the Scheme
 
The “Rashtriya Gokul Mission” has been launched by the Government for 
conservation and development of indigenous breeds in a focused and scientific 
manner. The mission also envisages establishment of integrated cattle development 
centres „Gokul Grams to develop indigenous breeds including upto 40% nondescript 
breeds. 
 
Rashtriya Gokul Mission is a focussed project under National Programme for Bovine 
Breeding and Dairy Development, with an outlay of Rs 500 crore during for three 
years from 2014-15 to 2016-17.
 
Objectives:
 
The Rashtriya Gokul Mission is being implemented with the objectives of:
a) development and conservation of indigenous breeds
b) breed improvement programme for indigenous cattle breeds to improve their genetic makeup and increase the stock;
c) enhancement of milk production and productivity;
d) upgradation of nondescript cattle using elite indigenous breeds like Gir, Sahiwal, Rathi, Deoni, Tharparkar, Red Sindhi and
e) distribution of disease free high genetic merit bulls for natural service.
 
Implementing Agency:
 
Rashtriya Gokul Mission is being implemented through “State Implementing 
Agencies (SIA) viz Livestock Development Boards. All Agencies having a role in 
indigenous cattle development are “Participating Agencies” like CFSPTI, CCBFs, 
ICAR, Universities, Colleges, NGO‟s, Cooperative Societies. 
 
Funding Pattern:
 
Scheme is implemented on 100% grant-in-aid basis
 
Area of Operation:
 
Through out the country
 
Target /Beneficiaries:
 
Rural cattle and buffalo keepers irrespective of caste, class and gender.
 
Components:
 
Funds under the scheme are allocated for:
a) establishment of Integrated Indigenous Cattle Centres viz “Gokul Gram”; 
b) strengthening of bull mother farms to conserve high genetic merit Indigenous Breeds; 
c) establishment of Field Performance Recording (FPR) in the breeding tract 
d) assistance to Institutions/Institutes which are repositories of best germplasm; 
e) implementation of Pedigree Selection Programme for the Indigenous Breeds with large population;
f) Establishment of Breeder‟s Societies: Gopalan Sangh
g) distribution of disease free high genetic merit bulls for natural service 
h) incentive to farmers maintaining elite animals of indigenous breeds;
i) heifer rearing programme; award to Farmers (“Gopal Ratna” ) and Breeders‟ Societies (“Kamadhenu” ); 
j) organization of Milk Yield Competitions for indigenous breeds and
k) organization of Training Programme for technical and non technical personnel working at the Institute/Institutions engaged in indigenous cattle development.
 
 

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