Boosting India’s Livestock and Dairy Sector
On October 11, 2025, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated livestock and dairy projects worth ₹947 crore and laid the foundation stone for an additional project valued at ₹219 crore in New Delhi. These initiatives, part of a broader agricultural investment package, align with the government’s vision of strengthening rural livelihoods and achieving self-reliance in agriculture and allied sectors.
Key Initiatives Under PM Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana
Alongside the launch of the Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana (PM-DDKY) and the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses, these projects aim to empower farmers through diversification. In his address, PM Modi emphasized the critical role of livestock, fisheries, and allied activities, stating:
“The PM Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana is also focusing on our livestock. More than 125 crore vaccines have been administered free of cost to protect animals from diseases like Foot and Mouth Disease. Under the PM Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana, campaigns related to animal health will also be launched at the local level.”
He further highlighted the need for diversification, noting, “Where farming isn’t possible, animal husbandry and fisheries will need to be promoted. This also empowers small farmers and landless families.”
First Livestock IVF Laboratory in Northeast India
A landmark achievement was the inauguration of the first In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Laboratory in the North-Eastern Region, established in Guwahati, Assam, under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM) at a cost of ₹28.93 crore. This state-of-the-art facility will enhance dairy development and breed improvement across northeastern states.
Major Dairy Infrastructure Projects
Under the National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD), several large-scale dairy projects were launched, including:
- Mehsana Milk Union: A 120 metric tonnes per day Milk Powder Plant and a 3.5 lakh litres per day UHT Plant, developed at ₹460 crore.
- Indore Milk Union: A 30 tonnes per day Milk Powder Plant, established at ₹76.50 crore.
- Bhilwara Milk Union: A 25,000 litres per day UHT Plant, built at ₹46.82 crore.
- Karimnagar, Telangana: A Greenfield Dairy Plant at Nustulapur, costing ₹25.45 crore.
Additionally, the foundation stone was laid for an Integrated Dairy Plant and a 200 TPD Cattle Feed Plant in Kuppam Mandal, Chittoor District, Andhra Pradesh, with an investment of ₹219 crore.
Strengthening Animal Husbandry Infrastructure
Under the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF), 10 projects worth ₹303.81 crore were inaugurated to enhance feed, milk, and animal product processing capabilities across multiple states.
Empowering Rural Communities with MAITRIs
The event also celebrated the certification of 2,000 newly trained Multipurpose Artificial Insemination Technicians in Rural India (MAITRIs) from Uttar Pradesh under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission. Over 38,000 MAITRIs were inducted nationwide, marking a significant step toward improving artificial insemination coverage and livestock genetic upgradation.
Commitment to Sustainable Development
These initiatives reflect the government’s dedication to fostering sustainable growth in agriculture and allied sectors, ensuring economic security and nutritional well-being for farmers and rural communities.
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