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Rashtriya
Gokul Mission (RGM)
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About:
o 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.
o RGM
information on the Nationwide Artificial Insemination Programme is
uploaded online on the Information Network on Animal Productivity and
Health (INAPH) database.
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Implemented By: The
Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying
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Objectives:
o To
enhance productivity of bovines and increase milk production in a sustainable
manner using advanced technologies.
o To
propagate use of high genetic merit bulls for breeding purposes.
o To
enhance Artificial insemination coverage through strengthening breeding network
and delivery of Artificial insemination services at farmers doorstep.
o To promote
indigenous cattle & buffalo rearing and conservation in a scientific and
holistic manner.
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Funding:
o 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.
o 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.
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Significance:
o The
scheme is important for enhancing milk production and productivity of
bovines.
o Meeting
the growing demand of milk and making dairying more
remunerative for the rural farmers of the
country.