Context: Funds have been set up for setting up of 16 “Gokul Grams”
Aim: Conservation and development of indigenous bovine breeds in a scientific and holistic manner.
By: The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying
The Impact
Milk production in the country has increased from 146.31 Million Tonnes in 2014-15 to 220.78 Million in 2021-22 that is by 6.3% per annum during the last 8 years.
Value of output of milk is more than Rs.9.32 lakh crore during 2021-22 which is the highest on all agriculture products and is even more than the combined value of Paddy and Wheat.
Playing an important role in enhancing milk production and productivity of bovines to meet the growing demand of milk
Making dairying more remunerative to the rural farmers of the country.
Leading to multiplication of elite animals of indigenous breeds and increased availability of indigenous stock.