In a significant boost to India’s dairy industry, the Government of India has reported a 63.5% increase in milk production over the past decade — from 146.31 million tonnes in 2014-15 to 239.3 million tonnes in 2023-24. The state of Odisha alone has seen a 39% rise, growing from 18.98 lakh tonnes to 26.30 lakh tonnes during the same period.
This growth has been driven by the Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM) and several related schemes, which aim to improve indigenous breeds, boost milk yield, and make dairying more profitable for farmers.
Rashtriya Gokul Mission: Empowering Farmers and Native Breeds
The Rashtriya Gokul Mission focuses on genetic improvement and conservation of indigenous cattle. Here are some key highlights from Odisha:
- Nationwide Artificial Insemination Programme:
- 46.53 lakh animals covered in Odisha
- 61.10 lakh AI procedures performed
- 29.48 lakh farmers benefited
- Accelerated Breed Improvement with Sex-Sorted Semen:
- Ensures 90% accuracy in female calf births
- 1.24 lakh doses procured in Odisha
- 38,398 farmers benefited
- Indigenous technology now reduces semen cost from ₹800 to ₹250 per dose
- MAITRI Programme:
- Trained 1,500 technicians in Odisha to provide doorstep AI services
- IVF Technology for Indigenous Breeds:
- Farmers get ₹5,000 incentive per pregnancy
- Indigenous IVF culture media launched, reducing dependency on imports
- Semen Station Upgrades:
- Modernization of Cuttack station funded
- Farmer Awareness and Training:
- 1,500 camps held
- 75,000 farmers trained in animal management and milk quality
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Supporting Schemes
1. National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD)
Aims to enhance milk testing and chilling infrastructure.
- Odisha received ₹15.91 crore over the last three years.
2. Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme
Fights diseases like FMD and Brucellosis and establishes Mobile Veterinary Units for doorstep services.
- Helps in creating disease-free zones for better market access.
3. National Digital Livestock Mission (NDLM)
- 1.65 crore animals in Odisha registered with unique 12-digit Tag IDs
- The “Bharat Pashudhan” database ensures livestock traceability, boosting global competitiveness of Indian dairy products.
4. Export Promotion of Dairy Products
Handled by APEDA and EIC, the government is pushing for more global access for Indian dairy products through bilateral platforms like JWGs and Technical Working Groups.
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