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ORGANIZATION
1.1 Structure
1.1.1 The Department of Animal Husbandry,
Dairying & Fisheries is one of the Departments under
the Ministry of Agriculture. It came into existence on
February 1, 1991 by merger of two Divisions of the
Department of Agriculture & Cooperation viz. Animal
Husbandry and Dairy Development into a separate
Department. The Fisheries Division of the Department
of Agriculture & Cooperation and a part of the Ministry
of Food Processing Industries was later transferred to
this Department on October 10, 1997.
1.1.2 The Department is under the overall charge
of Shri Sharad Pawar, Honble Minister of Agriculture.
He was assisted by Shri Mohd. Taslimuddin, Minister
of State for Animal Husbandry during 2008-09. The
administrative head of the Department is the Secretary
(Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries). Shri N.
Gokulram took over as Secretary on 6th November,
2008 consequent upon the transfer of the previous
incumbent, Dr. Pradeep Kumar.
1.1.3 Secretary of the Department is assisted
by Animal Husbandry Commissioner, four Joint
Secretaries and one Adviser (Statistics), in discharging
the responsibilities assigned to this Department.
The organization chart of the Department and
work allocation among various Divisions is given at
Annexure-l.
1.2 Functions
1.2.1 The Department is responsible for matters
relating to livestock production, preservation,
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protection and improvement of stocks, dairy
development and also for matters relating to the Delhi
Milk Scheme and the National Dairy Development
Board. It also looks after all matters pertaining to
fishing and fisheries, which includes inland and marine
sectors and matters related to the National Fisheries
Development Board.
1.2.2 The Department advises the State
Governments/Union Territories in the formulation
of policies and programmes in the field of animal
husbandry, dairy development and fisheries. The
main focus of the activities is on (a) Development of
requisite infrastructure in States/UTs for improving
animal productivity; (b) Promoting infrastructure for
handling, processing and marketing of milk and milk
products; (c) Preservation and protection of livestock
through provision of health care; (d) Strengthening of
central livestock farms (Cattle, Sheep and Poultry) for
development of superior germplasm for distribution
to States; and (e) Expansion of aquaculture in fresh
and brackish water, development of marine fisheries
infrastructure & post harvest operations and welfare
of fisherfolk, etc.
1.2.3 The list of the subjects allocated to the
Department is given at Annexure-II.
1.3 Subordinate Offces
1.3.1 The Department looks after the administration
of the 36 field offices/ subordinate offices spread all
over the country, which deal with various activities of
animal husbandry, dairy and fisheries sectors. Their
category-wise breakup is as follows:
The Department came into
existence in February 1991
and Fisheries was transferred
to the Department in October
1997.
The Department has 36 field
offices/subordinate offices.
Main focus of the activities
is on (a) Development of
requisite infrastructure in
States/UTs for improving
animal productivity; (b)
Promoting infrastructure for
handling, processing and
marketing of milk and milk
products; (c) Preservation
and protection of livestock
through provision of health
care; (d) Strengthening
of central livestock farms
(Cattle, Sheep and Poultry)
for development of superior
germplasm for distribution
to States; and (e) Expansion
of aquaculture in fresh and
brackish water, development
of marine fisheries
infrastructure & post harvest
operations and welfare of
fisherfolk, etc.
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1.3.2 A list of the aforesaid subordinate offices is
given at Annexure-III.
1.4 National Dairy Development Board
(NDDB)
1.4.1 National Dairy Development Board, located
at Anand, Gujarat, is a premier institution set up in
1987 to accelerate the pace of dairy development on
cooperative lines in the country. Dr. (Ms.) Amrita Patel
is the Chairperson of the Board since 26
th
November
1998.
1.5 National Fisheries Development
Board (NFDB)
1.5.1 National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB)
was set up in September 2006 with its headquarter
at Hyderabad to realize the untapped potential of
fisheries sector, fish culture, processing & marketing
of fish, application of modern tools of research
& development` for optimizing production and
productivity in fisheries. Dr. P. Krishnaiah is the Chief
Executive Officer of the organization.
1.6 Coastal Aquaculture Authority
1.6.1 The Coastal Aquaculture Authority Bill, 2005
passed by both the Houses of Parliament became an
Act as notified on 23.06.2005 in the Official Gazette.
Rules framed under the Act were notified in the
Gazette on 22.12.2005. The composition of Coastal
Aquaculture Authority under the Chairmanship of
Justice A.K.Rajan was notified on 22.12.2005.
1.7 Veterinary Council of India
1.7.1 Veterinary Council of India is a corporate body
under the Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984. In
accordance with the provisions under section 3(3) (G)
of the Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984, Government
of India conducted the triennial election to VCI in
August, 2006 and the new council was constituted in
October, 2006 with Dr. A.L.Choudhary as the President.
At present, 25 States and all UTs have adopted the
Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984. Veterinary Council
of India regulates veterinary education by developing
syllabus and licensing veterinary institutes to maintain
uniform standards of activity across the country.
Sl. No. Subordinate Offces Number
(i) Central Cattle Development Organizations 12
(ii) Central Poultry Development Organizations 5
(iii) Central Sheep Breeding Farm 1
(iv) Central Fodder Development Organizations 8
(v) National Institute of Animal Health, Baghpat, 1
(vi) Animal Quarantine Certification Centres 4
(vii) Delhi Milk Scheme 1
(viii) Central Institute of Coastal Engineering for Fisheries, Bangalore. 1
(ix) Central Institute of Fisheries, Nautical and Engineering Training, Cochin. 1
(x) National Institute of Post Harvest Technology and Training (NIPHATT), Cochin. 1
(xi) Fishery Survey of India, Mumbai. 1
Total 36
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1.8 Grievances Cell
1.8.1 A Grievances Cell has been set up in the
Department to look into grievances of the public. The
cell is headed by a Director level officer.
1.9 Liaison Offcer for SC/ST
1.9.1 An officer of the rank of Deputy Secretary
in the Department has been designated as Liaison
Officer for SC/ST employees of this Department as well
as subordinate offices.
1.10 Vigilance Unit
1.10.1 A Vigilance Unit has been functioning in the
Department to process vigilance cases pertaining to
the Department and subordinate offices. The Chief
Vigilance Officer monitors the vigilance cases on a
regular basis. The Department along with its field
units observed Vigilance Awareness Week from 3
rd
to
7
th
November, 2008. Secretary (ADF) administered
the oath on vigilance to the officers and staff in the
headquarters at New Delhi.
1.11 Progressive use of Hindi
1.11.1 The Department has made concerted efforts
during the year for promotion of Hindi in Official work.
The Hindi Section was actively involved in translating
various important documents like the Annual Report,
Outcome Budget, Parliament Questions, documents
related to Parliamentary Standing Committee and
Cabinet notes, etc. as well as in implementing the
Official Language Policy of the Government.
1.11.2 An Official Language Implementation
Committee is functioning in the Department under the
Chairmanship of Joint Secretary (P&F). In accordance
with the prescribed rules, four meetings of the
Committee were held during the year. The progress
in use of Hindi in the Department was reviewed in
these meetings. Suggestions were given to promote
the use of Hindi in official work. As a result of these
suggestions, the percentage of correspondence in
Hindi has increased considerably.
1.11.3 In pursuance of orders of the Department of
Official Language and with a view to assessing the
progress of Hindi in subordinate offices, field offices
located at Mumbai, Bangalore, Cochin and Hyderabad
were inspected by the officers of Hindi Division. During
these inspections, difficulties faced by the concerned
offices in doing their work in Hindi were discussed
and remedial measures suggested. Hindi Workshops
were also organized during these inspections where
officials were apprised of the Official Language Policy
of the Government and also suggestions given as to
how to promote Hindi in Official Work.
1.11.4 During the year under report, the Committee
of the Parliament on Official Language inspected the
Fishery Survey of India, Mumbai, Central Cattle Breeding
Farm, Surat, Central Institute of Coastal Engineering for
Fisheries, Bangalore, Central Cattle Breeding Farm,
Bangalore. These inspection meetings were also
attended by representatives from the Department.
1.11.5 Circulars were also issued from time to
time from the Secretary (ADF) and Joint Secretary
concerned to all Officers/Sections emphasizing need
for proper implementation of the Official Language
Policy of the Government. In order to encourage
officials to do their maximum work in Hindi, the
Department has also introduced an incentive scheme
providing for cash awards.
1.11.6 Four Hindi Workshops were organized in the
Department during the period under report. Officials
from various divisions attended these Workshops.
These workshops familiarized the participants
with subjects like Official Language Policy of the
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Government, measures to promote Hindi in official
work, difficulties and remedial measures in doing
original work in Hindi, noting and drafting, etc. Officials
enthusiastically participated in these workshops and
as a result, use of Hindi in official work is increasing in
the Department.
1.11.7 All letters received in Hindi were replied
to in Hindi. Similarly, letters originated from the
Depar tment to States located in region A and
B were also sent in Hindi. Provisions of Section
3(3) of the Official Language Act, 1963 were also
fully complied with. Two Stenographers and Five
Lower Division Clerks were nominated for Hindi
Stenography and Hindi Typing training respectively
during the year. Hindi For tnight was celebrated
in the Depar tment from 1
st
to 15
th
September,
2008 during which various competitions such as
Hindi Essay Writing, Hindi Noting Drafting, Hindi
Rajbhasha Gyan and Debating were organized.
A large number of officials par ticipated in these
competitions and cash awards were given to the
successful candidates in a function presided over
by the Director (Administration).
1.12 Animal Production and Health
Information
1.12.1 The website of the Department (http://dadf.
gov.in) was maintained and updated on daily basis,
particularly on the status of Avian Influenza. The website
has been enriched by publishing information under the
Right to Information Act. The Department has developed
a web-based system for Livestock Statistics.
1.13 Implementation of Right to
Information (RTI) Act 2005
1.13.1 For the purpose of providing information of public
interest, the Department has designated Central Public
Information Officers (CPIOs) under the relevant provision
of the RTI Act. Similarly, separate CPIOs under RTI Act
have been designated for various subordinate offices and
autonomous organizations of the Department.
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CHAPTER - 2
APPROACH AND STRATEGIES
2.1 Role of Animal Husbandry, Dairy
Development and Fisheries sectors
2.1.1 Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and
Fisheries sectors play an important role in the national
economy and in the socio-economic development of
the country. These sectors also play a significant role in
supplementing family incomes and generating gainful
employment in the rural sector, particularly among the
landless labourers, small and marginal farmers and
women, besides providing cheap nutritional food to
millions of people. Livestock are the best insurance
against the vagaries of nature like drought, famine
and other natural calamities.
2.2 National Policy for Farmers
2.2.1 The National Agriculture Policy 2000, which
aimed at attaining a growth rate of more than 4
per cent per annum in the agriculture sector, had
stressed the impor tance of food and nutritional
security issues and the impor tance of animal
husbandry and fisheries sectors in generating
wealth and employment. The Policy accorded
high priority to increasing protein availability in
the food basket and generation of expor table
surpluses. Health care, fodder production and
freedom from animal diseases were some of the
other areas of impor tance envisaged in the Policy
document. An integrated approach to marine and
inland fisheries, designed to promote sustainable
aquaculture practices, was also envisaged. The
fields of biotechnological applications in genetics
& breeding, immunology and disease control were
some of the other priority areas.
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2.2.2 As per decision of the Cabinet, the National
Agriculture Policy, 2000 has been replaced by the
National Policy for Farmers, 2007. The new policy
focuses on the economic well-being of farmers, rather
than just on production, as socio-economic well-being
is the prime consideration of any agricultural policy,
besides production and growth. The aim of the new
policy is, therefore, to stimulate attitudes and actions,
which should result in assessing agricultural progress in
terms of improvement in the income of farm families, not
only to meet their consumption requirements but also to
enhance their capacity to invest in farm related activities.
2.2.3 The major goals of the National Policy for
Farmers are, inter alia, to protect and improve land,
water, bio-diversity and genetic resources essential
for sustained increase in productivity, profitability
and stability of major farming systems by creating
an economic stake in conservation, to strengthen the
bio-security of crops, farm animals, fish and forest
trees, etc. In the livestock sector, major constraints
experienced by farmers relate to breed, feed and
fodder, health care and remunerative prices for that
produce. The new policy envisages addressing these
issues through an appropriate strategy. In the fisheries
sector, a dynamic policy for the management and
economic use of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)
for a variety of economic activities, including fisheries,
will be evolved and put in place with the assistance of
the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB).
2.3 Governments initiative and
assistance to States
2.3.1 As Agriculture including Animal Husbandry,
Dairying and Fisheries, is a State subject, the emphasis
The major goals of the
National Policy for Farmers
are, inter alia, to protect
and improve land, water,
bio-diversity and genetic
resources essential for
sustained increase in
productivity, profitability
and stability of major
farming systems by creating
an economic stake in
conservation, to strengthen
the bio-security of crops,
farm animals, fish and forest
trees, etc.
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of the Department has been on supplementing efforts
of the State Governments in the development of
these sectors. The Department has been providing
assistance to the State Governments for the control
of animal diseases, scientific management and
upgradation of genetic resources, increasing
availability of nutritious feed and fodder, sustainable
development of processing and marketing facilities
and enhancement of production and profitability of
livestock and fisheries enterprises.
2.4 Livestock resources
2.4.1 India has vast resource of livestock and
poultry, which play a vital role in improving the socio-
economic conditions of rural masses. India ranks first
in respect of buffalo, 2
nd
in cattle and goats, 3
rd
in
sheep, 4
th
in ducks, 5
th
in chickens and 6
th
in camel
population in the world. India has 57% of the worlds
buffalo population. The State-wise breakup of different
species of livestock is given at Annexure - IV.
2.5 Employment Generation
2.5.1 Animal Husbandry sector provides large self-
employment opportunities. According to National
Sample Survey Organizations latest survey (July
2004-June 2005 NSS 61st round), the estimate
of employment in animal husbandry sector was
11.44 million in principal status and 11.01 million in
subsidiary status, which is 5.50% of the total working
population of the country. Out of the 22.45 million
engaged in animal husbandry sector, 16.84 million
are women. Animal husbandry and fisheries sectors
together engage 36.94 million population, including
20.88 million women. Thus, the total employment in
animal husbandry and fisheries is around 9.05% of
the total work force.
2.6 Value of Output
2.6.1 According to estimates of the Central
Statistical Organization (CSO), the value of output
from livestock and fisheries sectors together at
current prices was about Rs.2,82,779 crore during
2007-08 (Rs.2,40,601 crore for livestock sector and
Rs.42,178 crore for fisheries) which is about 31.6 per
cent of the value of the output of Rs.8,94,420 crore
from Agriculture & allied Sector. The contribution of
these sectors in the total GDP during 2007-08 was
5.21 %.
Livestock Population
(Million Nos.)
S.
No.
Species Livestock Census Annual Growth Rate (%)
1997 2003 2003 over 1997 Annual
(compounded)
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 Cattle 198.9 185.2 -6.89 -1.18
2 Buffalo 89.9 97.9 8.90 1.43
3 Yaks 0.06 0.07 16.67 2.60
4 Mithuns 0.18 0.28 55.56 7.64
Total Bovines 289.0 283.4 -1.95 -0.33
5 Sheep 57.5 61.5 6.96 1.13
6 Goat 122.7 124.4 1.38 0.23
7 Pigs 13.3 13.5 1.51 0.26
8 Other animals 2.8 2.2 -22.18 -4.09
Total Livestock 485.4 485.0 -0.08 -0.01
9 Poultry 347.6 489.0 40.68 5.85
India ranks first in respect
of buffaloes, second in
cattle & goats, third in sheep
population in the world.
About 36.94 million people
work in livestock & fisheries
sectors.
The contribution of livestock
and fisheries sectors to the
total GDP during 2007-08
was 5.21%.
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2.7 Other Contributions
2.7.1 Livestock Sector not only provides essential
proteins and nutritious human diet through milk, eggs,
meat etc., but also plays an important role in utilization
of non-edible agricultural by-products. Livestock also
provides raw material/by-products such as hides and
skins, blood, bone, fat etc. The contribution of milk alone
(Rs.1,62,136 crore) was higher than paddy (Rs.95,038
crore), wheat (Rs.71,579 crore) and sugarcane
(Rs.33,691 crore). The value of output from meat group
as per estimates of Central Statistical Organization (CSO)
at current prices in 2007-08 was Rs.40,399 crore.
2.8 Milk Production
2.8.1 India continues to be the largest producer of
milk in the world. The milk production has increased
from 53.9 million tonnes in 1990-91 to 100.90
million tonnes in 2006-07. The estimate of the milk
production for 2007-08 was 104.8 million tonnes.
2.9 Egg Production
2.9.1 Poultry development in the country has shown
steady progress over the years. India ranks third in
egg production in the world as per FAOSTAT data for
the year 2006. Egg production has increased from
21 billion in 1990-91 to 51 billion numbers in 2006-
07. The estimate of egg production for 2007-08 was
53.5 billion numbers.
2.10 Wool Production
2.10.1 Wool production at the end of 2006-07 was
45.1 million kgs. as compared to 41.2 million kgs.
during 1990-91. The estimate of wool production
for 2007-08 was 44.0 million kgs. The production of
major livestock products since 1950-51 to 2007-08
is given at Annexure-V.
2.11 Fish and Fish Seed Production
2.11.1 India is now the third largest producer of
fish and the second largest producer of fresh water
fish in the world. Fish production has increased from
4.16 million tonnes (2.45 million tonnes for marine
and 1.71 million tonnes for inland fisheries) in 1991-
92 to 7.12 million tonnes (2.92 million tonnes for
marine and 4.20 million tonnes for inland fisheries)
in 2007-08.
(Production in lakh tonnes)
Year Marine Inland Total
1991-1992 24.47 17.10 41.57
1992-1993 25.76 17.89 43.65
1993-1994 26.49 19.95 46.44
1994-1995 26.92 20.97 47.89
1995-1996 27.07 22.42 49.49
1996-1997 29.67 23.81 53.48
1997-1998 29.50 24.38 53.88
1998-1999 26.96 26.02 52.98
1999-2000 28.52 28.23 56.75
2000-2001 28.11 28.45 56.56
2001-2002 28.30 31.20 59.56
2002-2003 29.90 32.10 62.00
2003-2004 29.41 34.58 63.99
2004-2005 27.80 35.20 63.04
2005-2006 28.16 37.55 65.71
2006-2007 30.24 38.45 68.69
2007-2008 29.20 42.00 71.20
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2.11.2 The State-wise details of fish production,
marine fisheries resources and inland water resources
are given at AnnexureVI, VII & VIII and the year-wise
production of fish seed is given in Annexure-IX.
2.12 Export Earnings
2.12.1 Total export earnings from livestock, poultry
and marine products was Rs.16,277 crore during
2007-08 (Rs.8,656 crore from livestock & poultry and
Rs.7,621 crore from marine products).
2.13 Eleventh Plan
2.13.1 The approved outlay for the Eleventh Plan for
the Department is Rs.8174.00 crore. This includes
an amount of Rs.4123.00 crore for Animal Husbandry,
Rs.780.00 crore for Dairy Development, Rs.2776.00
crore for Fisheries, Rs.35.00 crore for Secretariat
& Economic Services and Rs.340.00 crore for the
Special Package for Livestock & Fisheries sectors in 31
suicide-prone districts in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka,
Maharashtra & Kerala.
2.13.2 The approach identified for the livestock
& fisheries sectors in the 11th Plan is to achieve
an overall growth between 6 to 7 percent per
annum for the sector as a whole, with milk group
achieving a growth of 5% per annum, meat and
poultry achieving a growth of 10% per annum and
fisheries with a growth rate of 6 %. The benefit
of higher growth should be equitable, benefiting
mainly the small and marginal farmers and landless
labourers who maintain bulk of the livestock in the
country. It should also benefit poorly endowed areas
like drought prone, arid and semi-arid areas. The
sector should also provide additional employment
opportunities to the people in rural areas especially
women who manage the livestock in the household,
thereby empowering women. The strategy for the
11th Plan is based on the following considerations:
(i) There is a need for institutional restructuring of
the existing development machinery, both at the
national and state level.
(ii) A sustainable and financially viable livestock
farming, which will generate wealth and self-
employment through entrepreneurship, is the
need of the day.
(iii) The successful examples of public-private
partnership initiative should be replicated and
expanded during the 11th Five Year Plan.
(iv) Initiatives on the pattern of producers
organizations like Anand need to be taken up
in other livestock products, especially, meat and
poultry.
(v) There is a need to provide efficient and effective
decentralized services at the doorstep of
livestock farmers.
(vi) A mechanism for transfer of technological
development to the producers should be
instituted.
(vii) There is a need to build a line of credit to meet
the requirement of livestock sector.
2.13.3 The Department has, accordingly, restructured
some of the existing schemes and has also introduced
new schemes in the Eleventh Plan.
2.14 Annual Plan 2008-09 & 2009-10
2.14.1 The Department was allocated Rs.1000 crore
for the Annual Plan 2008-09, which was revised
to Rs.940 crore at the RE stage. The Department
has made an expenditure of Rs872.85 crore, which
is about 93% of the RE. For the year 2009-10 the
approved allocation is Rs.1000 crore.
2.14.2 The scheme-wise BE, RE and Expenditure for
2007-08 and 2008-09 are given at AnnexureX.
The approach identified
for the livestock & fisheries
sectors in the 11th Plan is
to achieve an overall growth
between 6 to 7 percent
per annum for the sector
as a whole, with milk group
achieving a growth of 5%
per annum, meat and poultry
achieving a growth of 10%
per annum and fisheries with
a growth rate of 6 %.
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ANIMAL HUSBANDRY
3.1 The Department has been operating 18 Central
Livestock Organizations and allied institutions for
production and distribution of superior germplasm to
the State Governments for cross-breeding and genetic
upgradation of the stocks. Besides, the Department
is implementing various central sector and centrally-
sponsored schemes for the development of requisite
infrastructure and supplementing efforts of the State
Governments in achieving accelerated growth of
animal husbandry sector.
3.2 Central Cattle Development
Organizations
3.2.1 These organizations include seven Central
Cattle Breeding Farms, one Central Frozen Semen
Production and Training Institute and four Central
Herd Registration Units established in different
regions of the country to produce genetically superior
breeds of bull calves, good quality frozen semen and
for identification of superior germplasm of cattle and
buffaloes, so as to meet the requirement of bull and
frozen semen in the country.
3.3 Central Cattle Breeding Farms
(CCBF)
3.3.1 There are seven Central Cattle Breeding
Farms (CCBFs) located at Alamadhi (Tamil Nadu),
Andeshnagar (U.P), Chiplima & Sunabeda (Orissa),
Dhamrod (Gujarat), Hessarghata (Karnataka) and
Suratgarh (Rajasthan). They are producing high
pedigree bull calves of indigenous, crossbred and
exotic breeds of cattle and important buffalo breeds
for distribution to States. The bull calves are produced
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ANIMAL HUSBANDRY
from Tharparkar, Red Sindhi, Jersey, Holstein Friesian
and crossbred cattle and from Surti and Murrah
buffalo. The Farms at Andeshnagar and Chiplima are
producing HF x Tharparkar crossbred and Jersey x
Red Sindhi crossbred bulls respectively. During
2007-08, these farms produced 342 bull calves and
trained 3711 farmers in dairy farm management.
Achievements of the year 2008-09 are 346 bull
calves and training of 2912 farmers.
3.4 Central Frozen Semen Production
and Training Institute,
Hessarghata
3.4.1 This is a premier institute located at
Hessarghata, Bangalore (Karnataka) producing
frozen semen of indigenous, exotic crossbred
cattle and Murrah buffalo bull for use in Artificial
Insemination (AI). The institute also provides training
in frozen semen technology to technical officers
of the State Governments and acts as a centre for
testing the indigenously manufactured frozen semen
and AI equipments. The institute produced 9.35 lakh
doses of frozen semen and provided training to 204
persons in the field of Frozen Semen Technology &
Andrology during the year 2007-08. During 2008-09,
8.66 lakh doses of frozen semen were produced and
227 persons were imparted training.
3.5 Central Herd Registration Scheme
(CHRS)
3.5.1 Central Herd Registration Scheme is for
registration of elite cow and buffalo breeds of national
importance and provides incentive for rearing of elite
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cows and male calves. It plays a vital role in sourcing
indigenous germplasm required for the National
Project for Cattle and Buffalo Breeding. The scheme
has a significant role in assisting the Department of
Animal Husbandry of States and Union Territories,
Private Sector and Government Undertakings in
procuring elite dairy cows and buffaloes as well as
bulls and progeny of high genetic potential for use in
the development programme.
3.5.2 Objectives of the Scheme
(i) Identification and location of superior
germplasm
(ii) Using this data for producing superior
germplasm.
(iii) Preservation of indigenous germplasm.
(iv) Milk recording of Cattle and Buffaloes for
improving dairy farming.
3.5.3 Four CHRS Units have been established under
this scheme at Rohtak, Ahmedabad, Ajmer and Ongole.
A total of 92 Milk Recording Centres located in the
States of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Haryana,
Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh are
functioning under these centres for recording the milk
yield of indigenous breeds of Gir, Kankrej, Hariyana
and Ongole of Cattle and Murrah, Jaffrabadi, Surti and
Mehsana breeds of buffalo for confirmation of their
phenotypic breed characteristics and milk production
level. These are identified in their breeding tracts and
publicity is made for marketing of registered cows
and buffaloes and their calves. Primary registration
of 14,402 and 14,882 cows and buffaloes were done
in 2007-08 and 2008-09 respectively.
3.6 National Project for Cattle &
Buffalo Breeding
3.6.1 Genetic improvement in bovines is a long-
term activity and Government initiated a major
programme National Project for Cattle and Buffalo
Breeding (NPCBB) in October 2000 for a period of
ten years, to be implemented in two phases, with an
allocation of Rs.402 crore for Phase-I. The Project
envisages genetic up-gradation on priority basis.
The project also has its focus on the development
and conservation of important indigenous breeds.
The project provides 100% grant-in-aid to the State
Implementing Agencies (SIAs).
3.6.2 Objectives
The objectives of the scheme are:
(a) to arrange delivery of vastly improved artificial
insemination (AI) service at the farmers
doorstep;
(b) bring all breedable females among cattle and
buffalo under organized breeding through
artificial insemination or natural service by
high quality bulls within a period of 10 years;
(c) undertake breed improvement programme
for indigenous cattle and buffaloes so as to
improve the genetic makeup as well as their
availability.
3.6.3 Components
(a) Streamlining storage and supply of Liquid
Nitrogen by sourcing supply from industrial gas
manufacturers and setting up bulk transport
and storage systems for the same.
(b) Introduction of quality bulls with high genetic
merit.
(c) Promotion of private mobile A.I. service for
doorstep delivery of A.I.
(d) Conversion of existing stationary government
A.I. centres into mobiles centres.
(e) Quality control and certification of bulls and
services at sperm stations, semen banks and
training institutions.
The objectives of the NPCBB
scheme are: to arrange
delivery of vastly improved
artificial insemination (AI)
service at the farmers
doorstep; bring all breedable
females among cattle and
buffalo under organized
breeding through artificial
insemination or natural
service by high quality
bulls within a period of 10
years; and undertake breed
improvement programme
for indigenous cattle and
buffaloes so as to improve
the genetic makeup as well
as their availability.
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cows and male calves. It plays a vital role in sourcing
indigenous germplasm required for the National
Project for Cattle and Buffalo Breeding. The scheme
has a significant role in assisting the Department of
Animal Husbandry of States and Union Territories,
Private Sector and Government Undertakings in
procuring elite dairy cows and buffaloes as well as
bulls and progeny of high genetic potential for use in
the development programme.
3.5.2 Objectives of the Scheme
(i) Identification and location of superior
germplasm
(ii) Using this data for producing superior
germplasm.
(iii) Preservation of indigenous germplasm.
(iv) Milk recording of Cattle and Buffaloes for
improving dairy farming.
3.5.3 Four CHRS Units have been established under
this scheme at Rohtak, Ahmedabad, Ajmer and Ongole.
A total of 92 Milk Recording Centres located in the
States of Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Haryana,
Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh are
functioning under these centres for recording the milk
yield of indigenous breeds of Gir, Kankrej, Hariyana
and Ongole of Cattle and Murrah, Jaffrabadi, Surti and
Mehsana breeds of buffalo for confirmation of their
phenotypic breed characteristics and milk production
level. These are identified in their breeding tracts and
publicity is made for marketing of registered cows
and buffaloes and their calves. Primary registration
of 14,402 and 14,882 cows and buffaloes were done
in 2007-08 and 2008-09 respectively.
3.6 National Project for Cattle &
Buffalo Breeding
3.6.1 Genetic improvement in bovines is a long-
term activity and Government initiated a major
(f) Institutional restructuring by way of entrusting
the job of managing production and supply of
genetic inputs as well as Liquid Nitrogen to
a specialized autonomous and professional
State Implementing Agency.
3.6.4 Progress of the Scheme
3.6.4.1 At present 28, States and one UT are
participating in the project. Financial assistance to the
tune of Rs.398.36 crore has been released to these
States upto 2007-08. During the financial year 2008-
09, against the RE of Rs.89.70 crore, an amount of
Rs.87.37 crore has been released.
3.6.5 Constitution of State
Implementing Agencies
(SIAs)
3.6.5.1 Since inception of the project
in October, 2000, 26 SIAs have been
constituted under the project. These
implementing agencies are implementing
the project with professional approach.
In case of small States who are unable
to constitute viable SIAs, funds have been released
to the State Governments for implementation of the
project.
3.6.6 Increase in coverage of breedable
animals
3.6.6.1 Semen production in the country has
increased from 22 million straws (1999-2000) to
44 million straws (2007-2008) and the number of
inseminations has increased from 20 million to 40
million. As per the impact analysis report submitted
by NABARD, overall conception rate has increased
from 20% to 35%.
Performance of AI centres
Agency No. of AIC AI in Million No. of AI per centre/
year
Government 47865 29.59 511
Private AI workers 9996
Cooperative 11842 10.00 844
NGO 1638 0.41 249
Total 71341 40.00 560
Performance of semen stations
Agency Semen
stations
No. of Bulls Semen
production in
lakh
Bulls per station Doses produced
per station in
lakh
Government/ SIA 37 1608 224.30 43 6.06
NDDB, Dairy coop, NGO
and private
12 1103 222.20 92 18.51
Total 49 2711 446.50 46 9.11
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3.6.7 Evaluation of Semen Stations:
3.6.7.1 In order to attain qualitative and quantitative
improvement in semen production, Central Monitoring
Unit (CMU) was constituted on 20.5.2004 by the
Department for evaluation of semen stations once
in two years. The CMU has submitted its report for
2007-08.
3.6.8 Development of Minimum Standard
Protocol (MSP) for Semen Production
3.6.8.1 In order to produce frozen semen of uniform
quality, a Minimum Standard Protocol (MSP) for
semen production has been developed in consultation
with experts from BAIF, National Dairy Development
Board (NDDB), NDRI (Karnal) and Central Frozen
Semen Production and Training Institute (CFSP&TI)
and the same was made effective from 20th May,
2004.
3.6.9 ISO and HACCP Certifcation of
Semen Stations
3.6.9.1 The semen stations at Ooty (TCMPF), Bidaj
(NDDB), ABC Saloon (NDDB), Amul Research &
Development Association Anand (Amul Dairy),
Jagudan (Mehsana Dairy), Urulikanchan Pune (BAIF),
Hissar, Gurgaon, Jagadhari (HLDB) Haringhata,
Salboni, Beldanga (West Bengal), Shyampur
(Uttaranchal), Nabha, Ropar (Punjab), Bhattain
(Punjab Milk Fed), Nandani (KMF), SSCC Hessarghata,
SLBTC Hessarghata, Dharwad (Karnataka) CFSP&TI,
GOI, Hessarghata (Karnataka), Mattupatty, Dhoni,
Kulathupuzha (Kerala), Vizag, Nandyal, Karimnagar,
Banwasi (Andhra Pradesh), Bassi (Rajasthan),
Final State-wise distribution of semen stations with the grades awarded
(As per semen evaluation report 2005-2006)
Sl.
No
State Grade
A
Grade
B
Grade
C
Not graded
NG
Not
evaluated NE
Total
Stations
80 and
above
66 to 79 50 to 65 Below 49 NE
1 Andhra Pradesh 1 2 1 --- --- 4
2 Assam 1 --- --- 1
3 Bihar --- --- --- 1 --- 1
4 Chattisgarh --- 1 --- --- --- 1
5 Gujarat 2 1 --- 1 --- 4
6 Haryana --- --- --- 3 --- 3
7 Himachal Pradesh --- 1 --- --- --- 1
8 J& K --- --- --- 2 --- 2
9 Karnataka 1 1 3 --- --- 5
10 Kerala 2 1 --- --- --- 3
11 Madhya Pradesh --- --- --- 1 --- 1
12 Maharastra 1 1 --- 1 2 5
13 Meghalaya --- --- --- 1 1
14 Orissa 1 --- --- --- 1
15 Punjab 1 1 1 --- --- 3
16 Rajasthan --- 1 --- --- --- 1
17 Tamil Nadu 1 2 --- 1 --- 4
18 Uttaranchal --- 1 --- --- --- 1
19 Uttar Pradesh 1 --- 1 2 --- 4
20 West Bengal 2 1 --- --- --- 3
Total 12 15 7 13 2 49
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Bhadbhada (Madhya Pradesh), Cuttack (Orissa) and
Chitale Bhilwadi (Private) are ISO certified. Semen
station at Mattupatty, Dhoni, Kulathupuzha (Kerala),
Haringhata (West Bengal), Salboni, Beldanga (West
Bengal) and Bhadbhada (Madhya Pradesh) are also
HACCP certified semen stations.
3.6.10 Testing of Bulls Used for Semen
Production
3.6.10.1 The Department has prepared a schedule for
the disease testing of bulls for all sexually transmitted
diseases (STDs). Central Disease Diagnostic
Laboratory (CDDL) and Regional Disease Diagnostic
Laboratories (RDDLs) have been given mandate
to test all the breeding bulls and bull mothers of
the semen stations in the central farms, State/
Cooperative/Embryo Transfer Technology Laboratory
and private farms. The RDDLs have started testing of
the bulls and bull mothers in most of the States and
infected bulls and bull mothers have been segregated.
The States have been requested to take up ring
vaccination against FMD in a radius of 10 km around
frozen semen bull stations, farms and ET labs under
the scheme Assistance to States for control of Animal
Diseases (ASCAD).
3.6.11 Phase-II of NPCBB
3.6.11.1 In order to consolidate gains made during
Phase-I of the NPCBB, Phase-II of the National Project
for Cattle and Buffalo Breeding has been initiated from
December, 2006 for a period of five years (2006-
07 to 2010-11) with an allocation of Rs.775.87
crore. The Phase-II will provide self-employment to
about 20,000 AI practitioners in delivery of AI at
the farmers doorstep. To improve productivity of
bovine population, the proposal aims to bring 80%
breedable females among cattle and buffalo under
organized breeding through artificial insemination or
natural service by high quality bulls. It also envisages
undertaking breed improvement programme for
indigenous cattle and buffaloes so as to improve the
genetic make-up as well as their availability.
3.6.11.2 A major new component of Phase-II is bull
production programme. India is well known for world
famous Murrah buffaloes. Murrah buffaloes are heavy
milk producers with high fat content in addition to
being efficient feed conver ters even when fed poor
quality roughages. Murrah is the breed of choice
in various par ts of the country as well as abroad
in order to upgrade non-descript population in
different states of India and also to upgrade the
locally available low-producing buffaloes in various
countries e.g. Brazil, Italy, Philippines and Bulgaria.
In spite of having best genetic resources, the
productivity of Murrah buffaloes has not increased
as expected mainly because of negative selection
pressure due to poor acceptability of AI among
buffalo population, availability of poor quality
of sires at semen stations and use of bulls with
unknown genetic potential under natural service.
This situation has left the Murrah population
in a state of genetic stagnation. In order to
develop buffalo population, Murrah bull production
programme with an allocation of Rs.128.28 crore is
being taken up during Phase-II.
3.6.11.3 Major Components of NPCBB Phase-II
(i) Streamlining storage and supply of liquid
nitrogen: This aims at the gains made in
Phase-I in streamlining supply of liquid
nitrogen. Infrastructure for bulk transport,
bulk storage and supply of liquid nitrogen are
being created under the component.
(ii) Bull production programme: This is being
accomplished through field performance
recording programmes by State Implementing
Agencies, dairy cooperatives, breeders
associations and other agencies. Under the
Phase-II NPCBB envisage
to improve productivity
of bovine population by
bringing 80% breedable
females among cattle and
buffalo under organized
breeding through artificial
insemination or natural
service by high quality
bulls. It also envisages
undertaking breed
improvement programme
for indigenous cattle and
buffaloes so as to improve
the genetic make-up as well
as their availability.
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component, identification and tagging of
superior germplasm and rearing of male calves
suitable for breeding upto breeding age in case
of Murrah buffaloes and 1 year in case of cattle
bulls are being done. Incentive to farmers is also
admissible under the component. Production of
quality exotic and crossbred bulls from imported
embryos and semen will also be taken up under
the component.
(iii) Introduction of quality bulls with high
genetic merit: This is accomplished through
reorientation and intensification of Progeny
Testing Programmes (PTP) established during
Phase-I, establishment of PTP programmes
in new areas/milk pockets, setting up of
Open Nucleus Breeding System (ONBS) and
strengthening of bull mother farms.
(iv) Study of breeding system out of reach of AI:
This component aims at distribution of quality
bulls for natural service in the areas, which are
not under AI coverage. Some of the owners
of indigenous breeds in the breeding tract do
not accept AI for breeding their animals and
resort to natural mating. Quality breeding
bulls are provided to these breeders to avoid
degeneration of their stock.
(v) Quality control of goods and services at sperm
stations, semen banks and training institutions:
This is achieved through consolidation of gains
made during Phase-I, further strengthening of
sperm stations, relocation of existing semen
stations, establishment of semen certification
authority and establishment of computer
network with Management Information System
(MIS) for close monitoring.
(vi) Extension of private mobile AI practice for
door-step delivery: This is implemented so
that private mobile AI practice for door-step
delivery will be further extended by introduction
of 20,000 new private AI workers. This is
accomplished by basic training in AI, support
for acquisition of equipments, tapering grants
during initial practice period and provision for
regular delivery of frozen semen and liquid
nitrogen at cost.
(vii) Conversion of stationary AI centres into mobile
centres: This is implemented so that remaining
stationary AI centres are converted into
mobile ones. This will be achieved by providing
portable cryo-containers, AI kits, and supply
of quality breeding inputs and authorizing
private practice for door step delivery of AI
in order to provide more effective and timely
services to the farmers.
3.6.11.4 Expected Project Benefts
(i) Increased and improved coverage of
breedable females. About 80% of the total
adult females among cattle and buffaloes will
be brought under organized breeding activity
(AI or natural service).
(ii) The project will induct and provide self-
employment to about 20,000 private AI
practitioners.
(iii) Large scale replacement (20 million) of low
producing nondescript cattle and buffaloes by
improved animals
(iv) About 80,000 pedigreed bulls for natural
service are proposed to be inducted in areas
out of reach of the AI.
(v) Increased rural self-employment opportunities
and increased farm income. The benefits of
the project will flow directly to the resource-
poor among rural household.
(vi) A modern AI network and delivery of AI
services at farmers doorstep.
(vii) Establishment of Central Monitoring Cell for
certification of semen, semen stations and AI
bulls.
(viii) Conservation and development of several
indigenous cattle and buffalo breeds.
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3.7 National Project for Improvement
of Poultry and Small Animals
3.7.1 The Department intended implementing a
macro scheme National Project for Improvement
of Poultry and Small Animals with three existing
components and three new components during the
10th Plan. The components of the scheme were:
(a) Centrally Sponsored Fodder Development
Scheme
(b) Assistance to State Poultry/Duck Farms
(c) Conservation of Threatened Breeds of
Livestock
(d) Rural Backyard Poultry Development (new)
(e) Integrated Development of Small Ruminants
(new)
(f) Assistance to States for Piggery Development
(new)
3.7.2 The three new component schemes were to be
implemented during the last two years of the Tenth
Plan. However, the new components could not receive
due approvals. It was felt that the new components
instead of being taken up for the terminal year of
the 10th Plan should be initiated during the 11th
Plan. The Planning Commission had suggested that
the Department should have separate schemes for
Fodder Development, Poultry Development, Piggery
Development and Small Ruminant Development. The
Department is in agreement with the suggestion of
the Planning Commission and is taking further action
on these lines.
3.8 Feed and Fodder Development
3.8.1 The nutritive value of feed and fodder has a
significant bearing on productivity of livestock. Due to
increasing pressure on land for growing food grains,
oil seeds and pulses, adequate attention has not been
given to the production of fodder crops. Further, on
account of diversified use of agriculture residues,
the gap between the demand and supply of fodder is
increasing. According to the report of working Group
on Animal Husbandry and Dairying for 10th Five year
Plan of Planning Commission, the available fodder can
meet the demand of only 46.7 percent of livestock.
Eleventh Plan Working Group, NABARD and National
Institute of Animal Nutrition & Physiology have also
estimated shortage of feed & fodder in the country.
The Department has two schemes namely 1) Central
Fodder Development Organization and 2) Centrally
Sponsored Scheme for Assistance to States for Feed
and Fodder Development. Centrally Sponsored Fodder
Development Scheme is being implemented since 1-4-
2005, with four components.
3.9 Centrally Sponsored Fodder
Development Scheme
3.9.1 This scheme provides central assistance to
States to supplement their efforts in feed and fodder
development. The scheme is being implemented from
2005-06 with the following four components:
(a) Assistance to Fodder Block Making Units
(b) Grassland Development including Grass
Reserves
(c) Fodder Seed Production Programme.
(d) Biotechnology Research Projects
a. Assistance to Fodder Block Making
Units
3.9.2 The livestock feed is presently based mainly
on dry roughage from crops. The bulk density of
fodder, hay and straws after thrashing is very low
and hence requires large storage space. For this
purpose, farmers neither have sufficient space nor
time between harvesting of mature crop and sowing of
next seasonal crop. As a result, crop residues, which
are otherwise suitable for feeding, are quite often burnt
in the fields. India produces approximately 393.9
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million tons of crop residues annually, which could be
useful for feeding the countrys livestock population.
Densification of roughage and waste crop residues in
compact blocks is an effective solution for livestock feed
management. It is also possible to formulate complete
animal feed blocks using straw and diet supplements
such as molasses, concentrates, minerals and salt.
The activity could thus play an important role in
productive utilization of crop residues. This will also
enable efficient and cost effective transport of fodder
upon its densification into fodder blocks. Upto 10 tons
of feed blocks can be easily transported in a truck
against 4 tons of loose fodder. The main emphasis
here is on the prevention of wastage of crop residue
and its concurrent utilization for livestock feeding by
conversion into fodder blocks and bales.
3.9.3 In order to encourage setting up of such units,
an assistance of up to 25% of the investment cost is
provided under the scheme. This assistance is provided
for units under public or private entrepreneurship,
including cooperatives and Self Help Groups. The
relevant projects are required to be appraised by
NABARD or any of the commercial banks.
b. Grassland Development, including
Grass Reserves
3.9.4 The scheme envisages improvement of
degraded grasslands and rehabilitation of problematic
soils like saline, acidic and heavy soils
through vegetation cover. Under this
programme, planting of specific grasses
and legumes suitable for particular type of
soil is promoted so that a vegetation cover
may be provided to give fodder as well as
to rehabilitate the degraded areas. The
fertility status of land is also improved by
introducing suitable legumes. Grasslands
requiring regeneration through the
process of natural recovery by closure/
exclusion of biotic interference are also
eligible for funding under the scheme. This
involves fencing of the area, establishment of soil and
moisture conservation structures to support natural
regeneration such as contour bunding, furrowing,
ploughing, fertilization, etc. A 10-hectare unit of such
land is provided up to a maximum of Rs.10.00 lakhs
per unit for grassland development, keeping in view
the quality of identified piece of land.
3.9.5 The degraded grasslands are slowly improved
by introducing suitable grass cover on the same. The
extensive erosion presently taking place on these
lands will be minimized. The biomass produced
helps to minimize the gap between availability and
requirement. The forage obtained from these lands
could be utilized for establishing fodder bank. The
biomass production from grassland will be cheaper
and support animal production. The Government of
India provides 100% grant-in-aid to the Departments
of Animal Husbandry and Departments of Forests for
rehabilitation of degraded pasture/grasslands. NGOs/
Village Panchayats are also involved for development
of grassland on Panchayat land and other Common
Property Resources. During 2007-08, 1527 ha. of
grassland were developed and in 2008-09, financial
assistance of Rs.535.20 lakh was provided to the
State Governments namely Gujarat (Rs.165 lakh),
Mizoram (Rs.30 lakh), Jharkhand (Rs.93.50 lakh) and
Madhya Pradesh (Rs.110 lakh), Manipur (Rs.80 lakh)
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& J&K (Rs.56.70 lakh) for the development of 966
hectare of grasslands/gocharlands.
c. Fodder Seed Production and
Distribution Programme
3.9.6 The area under fodder cultivation has remained
static on account of preference for more remunerative
grains, oil seeds and other cash crops. It is, therefore,
necessary to produce high yielding varieties of fodder
seed to make fodder production more remunerative.
In order to encourage the fodder seed production in
states, it is necessary to assure procurement of fodder
seeds by making arrangement for buy-back of fodder
seeds from the farmers. Under this component, 75%
of the procurement price is provided for purchase of
fodder seeds from the farmers. The State Government
furnishes a firm commitment for purchase of fodder
seeds from such farmers. The buy-back arrangement
ensures interest of the farmers in taking up fodder
seed production activity. The State Government
furnishes, in its proposal, the details of fodder seeds,
the extent of area, details of farmer with whom buyback
has been entered into along with the modalities of
this arrangement. The State Government may involve
State Implementing Agency (SIA)/Cooperatives/NGO
for implementing projects. During 2007-08, 4,425
quintals of fodder seeds were produced and in 2008-
09, an amount of Rs.389.71 lakh has been provided
to the State Governments of Punjab, Mizoram and
Madhya Pradesh for production of 15,900 quintals of
fodder seeds.
d. Biotechnology Research Projects
3.9.7 Research projects/special studies in
collaboration with research institutes/agricultural
universities etc. in the field of feed and fodder can be
undertaken under the component. Research projects
on feed and fodder involving bio-technology can be
initiated for which 100% Central grant is provided.
During 2008-09, no funds could be released for want
of suitable projects.
3.10 Central Fodder Development
Organization
3.10.1 Under this Central Sector Scheme, 7 Regional
Stations for Forage Production & Demonstration
located in different agro-climatic zones of the country
and one Central Fodder Seed Production Farm,
Hessarghata, Bangalore are being operated. Besides
this, a Central Minikit Testing Programme on Fodder
Crops is being funded under this scheme. The details
are as under:
a. Regional Stations for Forage
Production & Demonstration and
Central Fodder Seed Production Farm,
Hessarghata
3.10.2 For production and propagation of certified
seeds of high yielding varieties of fodder crops
and pasture grasses/legumes, the Government
has established 7 Regional Stations at Mamidipally,
Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh), Gandhi Nagar
(Gujarat), Hissar (Haryana), Suratgarh (Rajasthan),
Sahema (Jammu & Kashmir), Alamadhi (Tamil Nadu)
and Kalyani (West Bengal) and a Central Fodder Seed
Production Farm at Hessarghata (Bangalore). These
stations are catering to fodder related requirements
of the states in their respective regions. These
stations also carry out extension activities through
field demonstrations and farmers fairs/field
days. During 2007-08, these stations produced
264.42 tonnes of fodder seeds, conducted 5,241
demonstrations, organized 91 training programmes
and 81 farmers fairs/field days. During 2008-09,
these stations produced 278.52 tonnes of fodder
seeds, conducted 6,854 demonstrations, organized
122 training programmes and 128 farmers fairs/
field days.
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b. Central Minikit Testing Programme on
Fodder Crops
3.10.3 Minikit demonstrations on fodder crops aim at
making farmers aware through field demonstrations
about latest high yielding varieties of fodder crops and
improved agronomic package of practices to increase
production of green fodder. Certified seeds of high
yielding fodder crops/grasses/legumes in fodder
minikits are allotted to states for onward distribution
to farmers, free of cost. The quantity of seeds per kit
varies from 1 kg to 5 kgs depending on the kind and
variety of fodder crop. During 2008-09, 6.34 lakh
minikits were allotted to various States.
3.11 Poultry Development
3.11.1 Poultry Development has taken a quantum
leap in the last three decades, emerging
from a near backyard practice to ventures
of industrial proportion. India is on the
world map as one of the leading egg
producing countries with about 51 billion
eggs produced per annum. The annual
chicken meat production in India is around
2.2 million metric tonnes as per FAO data
for the year 2007.
3.11.2 After the initial boost given by the
Central Poultry Breeding Farms to promote
poultry farming on commercial lines in the
country, the poultry sector has flourished
and now about 70% of the production
management and marketing is under a
highly organized sector. The remaining
30% of the unorganized sector whose
contribution needs to be strengthened
is now being focused upon by promoting
backyard poultry.
3.12 Assistance to State Poultry/
Duck Farms
3.12.1 This centrally sponsored scheme is being
implemented in all the states and UTs. The pattern
of assistance is 100% in the case of North-Eastern
States, including Sikkim whereas it is 80:20 in
respect of other States between Centre and State
respectively. A maximum of Rs.85.00 lakh is provided
for each farm. In the existing premises of the State
farms, poultry, guinea fowl, quail, turkey can also be
taken up as a new activity. One time assistance is
provided to strengthen them in terms of hatching,
brooding and rearing of the birds with provision for
feed mill and their quality monitoring and in-house
disease diagnostic facilities. These farms maintain
the low input technology birds duly identified by
this Department. To strengthen technical support,
a component of consultancy is also provided under
India is among the top three
eggs producing and top five
chicken meat producing
countries in the World. 77%
of the countrys production
comes from industrial
poultry & 23% comes from
rural poultry. Annual growth
rate of egg production
is 5% and that of broiler
production is 12%. Value of
output from egg & poultry
meat- Rs.23,443 crore (at
2007-08 current prices).
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the scheme. Revolving fund for purchase of breeding
stock, feed ingredients, transportation, medicines and
vaccines is provided to enable sustenance of the farm.
An amount of Rs.18.43 crore was released to assist
16 new farms including 50 part payments in 2007-08
where as in 2008-09 Rs.9.74 crore were released to
assist 7 new farms including 25 part payments.
3.13 Central Poultry Development
Organizations
3.13.1 Four Central Poultry Development Organizations
(CPDOs) at Bangalore (SR), Bhubaneswar (ER),
Chandigarh (NR) and Mumbai (WR) are presently
functioning to meet following requirements in their
respective regions.
(i) Making available quality chicks: Identified low-
input technology poultry stock are multiplied
and supplied to all States of the region for
their rural poultry development programs.
These organizations procure breeding
stock of low input technology developed by
ICAR, State Agriculture Universities, Private
Sectors, NGOs, etc. During 2008-09, these
Organizations supplied nearly 1.18 lakh parent
chicks. In addition, 10.17 lakh commercial
chicks and about 15.70 lakh hatching eggs
were supplied for the production of day-old
commercial chicks.
(ii) Diversifcation program: So far, poultry
development has been concentrated on only
one of the species i.e. chicken. This Department
has started diversification of species as a thrust
area under which other species such as Duck
(Southern and Eastern region), Japanese quail
(Western, Eastern and Northern region), Turkey
(Southern and Western region) and Guinea fowl
(Eastern region) have been introduced to boost
the poultry industry. Emu farming was started
at CPDO (Southern region) as a pilot project for
popularizing this bird in India. Four CPDOs have
produced about 4.34 lakh ducklings, Turkey
poults, Guinea fowl keets and Japanese Quail
chicks.
(iii) Strengthening of Feed quality monitoring
wing: The feed analytical laboratories are
concentrating their activities on analysis of
various feed/feed ingredients with chemical as
well as sophisticated Near Infra-red Analyzer
and developing least cost feed formulations
based on locally available ingredients. Over
4500 feed / ingredients samples were
analyzed during 2008-09.
(iv) Training Programme: Tailor-made training
programmes are conducted at all the regional
centres to meet the requirement of trainers,
poultry farmers, women beneficiaries, various
public and private sector poultry organizations,
NGOs, Banks, Cooperatives and foreign trainees
etc. During 2008-09, a total of 2632 farmers
and 193 trainers were trained by the CPDOs.
(v) Random Sample Tests: The Central Poultry
Performance Testing Centre (CPPTC) located
at Gurgaon (Haryana) is the lone centre at
the national level to test various stocks of
poultry available in the country under uniform
environment and standard management
practices for assessing the production
performance in one layer and two broiler tests
per year.
3.14 Relief Measures to Poultry
Industry
3.14.1 In order to provide economic relief to the
poultry farmers/industry adversely affected due to
occurrence of Avian Influenza, the Reserve Bank of
India has issued guidelines to all scheduled commercial
banks on 19th February 2008. Major relief measures
announced are as follows:
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(i) Principal and interest due on working capital
loans as also installments and interest on term
loans which have fallen due for payment on/
after the onset of bird flu, i.e. December 31,
2007 and remaining unpaid may be converted
into terms loans. The converted loans may be
recovered in installments based on projected
future inflows over a period up to three years
with an initial moratorium of up to one year
(the first year of repayment may be fixed after
the expiry of moratorium period).
(ii) The remaining portion of term loans may be
rescheduled similarly with a moratorium period
up to one year depending upon the cash flow
generating capacity of the unit.
(iii) The re-schedulement/conversion may be
completed on or before April 30, 2008.
(iv) The rescheduled/converted loans may be
treated as current dues.
(v) After conversion as above, the borrower will
be eligible for fresh need based finance.
(vi) The relief measures as above may be
extended to all accounts of poultry industry,
which were classified as Standard accounts as
on December 31, 2007.
3.14.2 Due to Bird Flu outbreak in West Bengal in 2008,
Government of India has decided to provide interest
subvention of 4% per annum on the outstanding non-
overdue loan amount as on 01.01.2008 to the Poultry
units of West Bengal for the period from 01.01.2008
to 31.03.2009.
3.15 Conservation of Threatened
Livestock Breeds
3.15.1 Name of the scheme has been changed to
Conservation of Threatened Breeds of Livestock
during the year 2008 and 11
th
Plan allocation has been
enhanced from Rs.16.00 crore to Rs.45.00 crore.
Major modifications made in the revised scheme are
as under:
(i) Breeds of livestock showing declining trend in
population and with population around 10,000
will be covered.
(ii) Poultry and duck breeds would also be
covered.
(iii) Strengthening of policy and institutional
framework and linkages with research
agencies are provided for, besides setting up
nucleus breeding units.
(iv) Variable project period allowed for small and
large animals.
(v) The States are required to prepare an
inventory of livestock breeds and varieties.
3.15.2 Allocation under the scheme during the
financial year 2008-09 was Rs.1.90 crore against
which Rs.194.95 lakh was released. The State of
Gujarat has been assisted for conservation of Surti
Goat (Rs.32.25 lakh), Kerala Livestock Development
Board has been assisted for conservation of Attapady
Goat (Rs.27.25 lakh) as well as Angamally Pig (Rs.9.20
lakh) and Government of Jammu and Kashmir has
been assisted for conservation of Zanskari Pony
(Rs.6.00 lakh). Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal
Sciences University, Ludhiana has been provided with
Rs.30.00 lakh towards conservation of Beetal Goats
and Rs.68.00 lakhs to the Government of Gujarat
for conservation of Kachchhi Camel during 2008-
09. NABCONS has been provided with Rs.2.25 lakh
towards completion of evaluation of the performance
of the scheme.
3.16 Central Sheep Breeding Farm,
Hissar (Haryana)
3.16.1 The Farm was established during the Fourth
Five Year Plan with the objectives of producing
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acclimatized exotic rams for distribution to various
State sheep farms and training of personnel in
mechanical sheep shearing. In course of time and
in accordance with recommendation of experts, the
breeding programme of the farm was changed to
produce crossbred rams (Nali X Rambouilett and
Sonad X Corriedale) as well as Beetal goats.
3.16.2 During 2008-09, the farm supplied 613 rams
and 95 bucks. A total of 44 farmers were trained
in mechanical sheep shearing and 633 farmers were
trained in sheep management. The vaccination
programme for control of Brucellosis and pasture
management programme for control of Haemonchus
infestation have yielded encouraging results in
containing mortality and improving general health of
the animals.
3.17 Livestock Health
3.17.1 With the improvement in the quality of livestock
through launching of extensive cross breeding
programmes, the susceptibility of these livestock
to various diseases including exotic diseases has
increased. In order to reduce morbidity and mortality,
efforts are being made by the State/Union Territory
Governments to provide better health care through
Polyclinics/Veterinary Hospitals/Dispensaries/First-
Aid Centers including Mobile Veterinary Dispensaries.
A network of 27,562 Polyclinics/Hospitals/
Dispensaries and 25,195 Veterinary aid
Centers (including Stockmen Centers/
Mobile Dispensaries), supported by about
250 Disease Diagnostic Laboratories,
are functioning in the States and Union
Territories for quick and reliable diagnosis
of livestock diseases. The State-wise
details of Veterinary Institutions are given
at Annexure XI. In order to provide
referral services over and above the
existing disease diagnostic laboratories
in the States, one Central and five Regional Disease
Diagnostic Laboratories are also functioning. Further,
for control of major livestock and poultry diseases
by way of prophylactic vaccination, the required
quantity of vaccines are produced in the country at
27 veterinary vaccine production units. Of these, 21
are in the public sector and 6 in private sector.
3.17.2 While efforts are made to ensure better
livestock health in the country, efforts are also
made to prevent ingress of diseases from outside
the country and maintaining of standards of
veterinary drugs and formulations. At present,
the Drugs Controller of India regulates the quality
of veterinary drugs and biological in consultation
with this Department. The following schemes are
implemented for Livestock Health.
3.17.3 Directorate of Animal Health
a. Animal Quarantine and Certifcation
Service
3.17.3.1 The objective of this service is to prevent
ingress of livestock diseases into India by regulating the
import of livestock and livestock related products, and
providing export certification of International Standards
for livestock and livestock products which are exported
from India. All the four existing Quarantine Stations one
each at New Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai and Kolkata are
A network of 27,562
Po l y c l i n i c s / Ho s p i t a l s /
Dispensaries and
25,195 Veterinary
aid Centers (including
Stockmen Centers/Mobile
Dispensaries), supported
by about 250 Disease
Diagnostic Laboratories, are
functioning in the States and
Union Territories for quick
and reliable diagnosis of
livestock diseases.
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operating, which have a small laboratory. This scheme
helped to prevent the entry of exotic diseases like Mad-
cow disease (BSE), African swine fever, Contagious
equine metritis and many other diseases. Details of the
livestock and livestock products screened by Animal
Quarantine and Certification Service Stations are given
at Annexure-XII.
b. National Veterinary Biological
Products Quality Control Centre,
Baghpat
3.17.3.2 At present the Indian Veterinary Research
Institute has been assisting in the task of monitoring
the quality of vaccines and Biologcials. But in order to
obtain better monitoring of the quality, it is essential
to establish a separate Institute. For this purpose, the
National Veterinary Biological Products Quality Control
Centre (National Institute of Animal Health) at Baghpat,
Uttar Pradesh has been established. The construction
work of main office building and laboratory of the
Institute has been completed. Furnishing and other
related work of the Institute is at its final stage. The
Institute will be fully functional during this year. Director,
Joint Director, Assistant Directors and Accountant of
the Institute has already been appointed. Filling up of
other posts is in progress.
c. Central/Regional Disease Diagnostic
Laboratories
3.17.3.3 In order to provide referral services
over and above the existing disease diagnostic
laboratories in the States, one Central and five
Regional Disease Diagnostic Laboratories have been
set up by strengthening the existing facilities. The
Centre for Animal Disease Research and Diagnosis
(CADRAD) of Indian Veterinary Research Institute,
Izatnagar is functioning as Central Laboratory. The
Disease Investigation Laboratory, Pune, Institute of
Animal Health and Veterinary Biologcials, Kolkata,
Institute of Animal Health & Biologcials, Bangalore,
Animal Health Institute, Jallandhar and Institute of
Veterinary Biological, Khanapara, Guwahati are
functioning as referral laboratories for Western,
Eastern, Southern, Northern and North-Eastern
region, respectively.
3.18 Livestock Health & Disease
Control
3.18.1 A Centrally Sponsored Scheme called Livestock
Health and Disease Control is being implemented
through out the country with Macro Management
approach by amalgamating all the on-going Plan
schemes with some modifications since 2003-04. The
scheme has the following components:
(i) Assistance to States for Control of Animal
Diseases (ASCAD)
(ii) National Project on Rinderpest Eradication
(NPRE)
(iii) Professional Efficiency Development (PED)
(iv) Foot & Mouth Disease Control Programme
(FMD-CP)
3.18.2 Assistance to States for Control of
Animal Diseases (ASCAD)
3.18.2.1Under this component, assistance is provided
to State/Union Territory Governments for control of
economically important diseases of livestock and
poultry by way of immunization, strengthening of
existing State Veterinary Biological Production Units,
Disease Diagnostic Laboratories and in-service
training to Veterinarians and Para-veterinarians.
Under this programme, during 2006-07 and 2007-
08 about 150 million and 248 million vaccinations
have been carried out against the target of 105
million and 150 million respectively. During 2008-09
about 210 million vaccinations have been carried out
against the target of 175 million. Besides this, the
programme envisages collection of information on the
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incidence of various livestock and poultry diseases
from States and Union Territories and compiling the
same for the whole country. The information so
compiled is disseminated in the form of Six Monthly/
Annual Animal Disease Surveillance Bulletin to all the
States and Union Territories and also Organizations
like Office International Des Epizooties (OIE), Animal
Production and Health Commission for Asia and
Pacific (APHCA), etc. This information system has
been harmonized in accordance with the guidelines
of OIE. Most of the States publishing the reports
in local languages also for better dissemination of
information to all concerned. Incidence of diseases
of Livestock and Poultry in India during the year
2007 is at Annexure-XIII.
3.18.2.2 A sum of Rs.104.23 crore has been
released during the financial year 2008-09 under
this scheme.
3.18.3 Professional Effciency Development
3.18.3.1 The Professional Efficiency Development
programme is being continued as one of the
component of the main scheme Livestock Health
& Disease Control during the 11
th
Five Year Plan,
with a view to regulate veterinary practices and to
maintain register of the veterinary practitioners. The
programme envisages establishment of Veterinary
Council of India at Centre and State Veterinary
Councils at state level in those States/Union
Territories which have adopted the Indian Veterinary
Council Act, 1984.
3.18.3.2 For improvement in the efficiency of
veterinary professionals, Veterinary Council of India
is imparting training on latest technical knowledge
by way of Continuing Veterinary Education (CVE).
During 2008-09, against the target of 20 batches
(each batch comprising of 20 veterinarians), 25
batches of veterinarians have been trained under CVE
programme.
3.18.3.3 A sum of Rs.4.20 crore has been released
during the financial year 2008-09.
3.18.4 National Project on Rinderpest
Eradication (N.P.R.E)
3.18.4.1 Rinderpest is a highly infectious viral disease
(Morbilli virus infection) of cloven-hoofed animals
inflicting heavy mortality in bovine population as well
as in small ruminants. Control efforts were started as
far back as 1871 when Cattle Plague Commission was
appointed. The present National Project for Rinderpest
Eradication (NPRE) scheme is being implemented in
all the States and Union Territories with 100% central
assistance.
3.18.4.2 The main objective of the scheme is to
strengthen the veterinary services and to eradicate
Rinderpest and Contagious Bovine Pleuro Pneumonia
(CBPP) by strengthening the veterinary services
across the Country and to obtain freedom status from
Rinderpest & CBPP infection following the pathway
prescribed by Office International des Epizooties
(OIE), Paris.
3.18.4.3 The country is free from Rinderpest and
Contagious Bovine Pleuro-pneumonia, however,
physical surveillance through village, stock route &
institutional searches to detect any re-occurrence of
Rinderpest and Contagious bovine pleuro-pneumonia
is being undertaken throughout the country to
maintain freedom status.
3.18.4.4 During 2007-08 against the targets of
1,50,000 villages, 15,000 stock routes and 75,000
institutional searches, about 4,37,000, 1,19,000
and 70,000 villages, stock routes and institutions
The country is free from
Rinderpest and Contagious
Bovine Pleuro-pneumonia,
however, physical
surveillance through village,
stock route & institutional
searches to detect any re-
occurrence of Rinderpest
and Contagious bovine
pleuro-pneumonia is being
undertaken throughout the
country to maintain freedom
status
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respectively have been searched. During 2008-09
against the same targets about 350962 villages,
127706 stock routes and 77148 institutions have
been searched.
3.18.4.5 A strategic reserve of 2.5 million doses of
Rinderpest Vaccine is being maintained at 6 Vaccine
Banks across the country to meet any eventuality
arising due to re-emergence of Rinderpest.
3.18.4.6 A homologous PPR vaccine has been developed
in the country. Six State Biological Production Units
have been identified to undertake vaccine production
and they are producing PPR vaccine to meet the
requirement of country.
3.18.4.7 A sum of Rs.4.85 crore has been released
during the financial year 2008-09 under this
scheme.
3.18.5 Foot & Mouth Disease Control
Programme
3.18.5.1 Foot and Mouth Disease Control
Programme is being implemented in 54 specified
districts in the country to control the Foot and Mouth
Disease as Fourth component with 100% funding
which includes the cost of vaccine and supporting
expenses. However the State Governments are
providing manpower, infrastructure and other
logistic support.
3.18.5.2 During the period 2003-04 to 2008-09
about 2296.52 lakh vaccinations have been carried
out in seven rounds of vaccination. Eighth round
of vaccination has also been completed in all the
participating states except Uttar Pradesh and Punjab.
Ninth round of vaccination is continuing in Gujarat.
During 2008-09 against the target of 350.00 lakh
vaccination, 350.00 lakh vaccinations were carried
out.
3.19 Avian Infuenza: Preparedness,
Control and Containment
3.19.1 The present wave of Avian Influenza (commonly
known as Bird Flu) in poultry commenced in 1997
in Hong Kong. It has infected numerous species
of birds in Asia, Europe, America and Africa since
the end of 2003. A total of 62 countries reported
Avian Influenza in domestic poultry/wild life during
the period 2003-2009, of which, 50 countries have
reported this disease in domestic poultry. During the
year 2009, Avian Influenza has been reported in 8
countries.
3.19.2 Though species specific, it sometimes crosses
the species barrier to infect humans. Since 2003, 423
confirmed human cases of Avian Influenza (H5N1)
have been reported from 15 countries of which 258
died.
3.19.3 Past Outbreaks of Avian Infuenza in
India
3.19.3.1 The first outbreak of Avian Influenza in India
was reported in February, 2006 in Nandurbar district
of Maharashtra and Surat district of Gujarat. This
was followed by second outbreak of the disease in
Jalgaon district of Maharashtra and Burhanpur district
of Madhya Pradesh in March-April, 2006. The third
outbreak of Avian Influenza occurred in July 2007 in
a small poultry farm at Chingmeirong in East Imphal
district of Manipur.
3.19.3.2 The fourth outbreak of Avian Influenza in
the country was confirmed in Birbhum and Dakshin
Dinajpur districts of West Bengal on 15.1.2008.
Subsequently, the disease spread to 13 more
districts of the State, viz., Murshidabad, Burdwan,
South-24 Parganas, Nadia, Hooghly, Howrah,
Coochbehar, Malda, Paschim Medinipur, Bankura,
Purulia, Jalpaiguri and Darjeeling. The outbreak
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covered 55 blocks and 2 municipalities in 15 districts
of West Bengal. The last incidence of Avian Influenza
in the state was notified on 16th May, 2008. During
control and containment operations in West Bengal,
a total of about 42.62 lakh birds were culled, 15.60
lakh eggs (approx.) and 89,823 kg. feed materials
destroyed.
3.19.3.3 Outbreak of Avian Influenza was also
reported in Salema Block of Dhalai district of Tripura
on 7th April 2008. Subsequently, the disease spread
to two more blocks i.e. Mohanpur and Bishalgarh in
West Tripura district. The last notification of Avian
Influenza outbreak was notified in Bishalgarh block
of West Tripura district on 24th April 2008. A total of
0.19 million birds were culled in Tripura during control
and containment operation of Avian Influenza.
3.19.3.4 After successful control and containment
Subsequently, the disease spread to eight more
districts of the State i.e. Kamrup (Metro), Barpeta,
Nalbari, Chirang, Dibrugarh, Bongaigaon, Nagaon
and Baksa. The outbreak covered 13 blocks and
2 municipalities in 9 districts of Assam. The last
incidence of Avian Influenza in the state was notified
on 24th December, 2008.
3.19.4.2 Outbreak of Avian Influenza was again
reported in Englishbazar Block of Malda district of
West Bengal on 15th December, 2008. Subsequently,
the disease spreads to 8 more blocks in 4 districts in
West Bengal. The last outbreak was notified on 27th
March, 2009 in Uttar Dinajpur district. The outbreak
was also confirmed in Ravongla municipality in South
Sikkim district.
3.19.4.3 The control and containment operations have
been completed in all the epicenters. Post Operation
Surveillance has also been completed
in one epicenter in Sikkim, 18 out of 18
epicentres in Assam and 7 out of 10
epicentres in West Bengal.
3.19.4.4 The following measures have been
taken up by the Government of India for
control and containment of current Avian
Influenza outbreak as well as to prevent
its ingress into the country.
(i) Culling of entire poultry population in
the affected zone of 0-5/0-3 Kms., as
appropriate.
(ii) Continuous strengthening of preparedness
to tackle any future eventuality in terms
of upgradation of laboratories, training of
manpower, stockpiling of materials for control
and containment etc.
(iii) The training of veterinary personnel in
preparedness, control and containment
is continuing. More than 75% veterinary
The control and containment
operations of Avian Influenza
have been completed in
all the epicenters. Post
Operation Surveillance has
also been completed in one
epicenter in Sikkim, 18 out
of 18 epicentres in Assam
and 7 out of 10 epicentres
in West Bengal
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operations, India declared freedom from the disease
on 4th November, 2008.
3.19.4 Recent Occurrence of Avian Infuenza
in Assam and re-occurrence in West
Bengal:
3.19.4.1 After a lull of about a month,
another outbreak of Avian Influenza was confirmed
on 27.11.2008 in Kamrup district of Assam.
workforce in the country has been trained to
handle control and containment operations.
(iv) Reserve of essential material for control
operations have been developed and are
being expanded further. The Department has
developed a vaccine bank arrangement with
the capacity of 45 million doses of Avian
Influenza vaccines for poultry.
(v) Sensitization of general public on Avian
Influenza through Information, Education and
Communication (IEC) campaigns.
(vi) Transparent approach towards reporting not
only outbreaks but also information of unusual
sickness/ mortality in poultry and results of
laboratory diagnosis.
(vii) All the state governments have been alerted to
be vigilant about the outbreak of the disease,
if any.
(viii) Import of poultry and poultry products have
been banned completely from HPAI positive
countries.
(ix) Border check posts with neighboring countries
have been strengthened.
(x) Guidelines issued to the states for further
guidance to the poultry farmers.
3.20 Animal Husbandry Statistics
3.20.1 The Animal Husbandry Statistics Division of
the Department conducts Integrated Sample Surveys
with the help of States/UTs, to estimate productions of
Major Livestock Products (MLP) viz. milk, egg, meat
and wool. It also collects other livestock statistics
through interaction with State Governments and other
Central departments/organizations concerned with
development of the Livestock Sector. The estimates
of MLP are computed on the basis of sample surveys
being conducted throughout the year under the
Central Scheme Integrated Sample Survey for the
Estimation of Major Livestock Products. All the States
and Union Territories are implementing the scheme.
Surveys are done throughout India and round the
year, whereas data are collected generally by camping
in the sampled villages. Three stage stratified random
sampling is adopted to find the annual estimates of
livestock production of major livestock products after
building it on seasonal basis. These are published in
the consolidated annual report of the sample survey
prepared by the States/UTs. Under this scheme,
financial assistance is provided on 50:50 basis to the
State Governments and 100% assistance is provided
to Union Territories.
3.20.2 An Expert Committee namely, Technical
Committee for Direction for Improvement of
Animal Husbandry and Dairying Statistics (TCD),
streamlines animal husbandry statistics, identifies
shortcomings and approves various measures, which
could bring improvement in the livestock statistics
by holding its periodical meetings in various part
of the country. The Committee is jointly headed by
Adviser (Statistics), Department of Animal Husbandry,
Dairying & Fisheries and Director of Indian Agricultural
Statistics Research Institute (IASRI). Secretary of the
Department and Animal Husbandry Commissioner are
main observers and guiding force of the committee,
who keep a close watch on the functioning of the
committee. The members of the TCD are heads of
selected Statistical Organizations/Departments at
the Centre and States, and the Directors of Animal
Husbandry of all the States and Union Territories. This
Committee also reviews progress of implementation
of the scheme Integrated Sample Survey for the
estimation of major livestock products besides
approving the estimates of production of milk,
egg, wool and meat. The approved estimates of
livestock production and other related statistics are
published in the biennial publication known as Basic
Animal Husbandry Statistics. The latest issue of the
publication was published in the year 2006.
Three stage stratified
random sampling is adopted
to find the annual estimates
of livestock production of
major livestock products
after building it on seasonal
basis.
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3.20.3 During the Tenth Plan, two new components
have been added in the scheme: one to provide the
Information Technology solutions for the data analysis
work relating to the sample survey; and another is to
conduct special studies to fill the gaps in the animal
husbandry statistics along with refresher training
course in ISS methodologies for the staff of each
States/UTs who are engaged in the scheme. Under the
IT solutions, the NER States and the UTs have been
provided 100% grant and the remaining States have
been provided 50:50 grant. Refresher training Course
in ISS methodologies had started during 2005-06.
Since then, training has been held in the States and
UTs of Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chandigarh,
Chattisgarh, Daman & Diu, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana,
Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep,
Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Orissa, Punjab
(including Delhi), Rajasthan, Sikkim, Uttar Pradesh,
Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and all the North Eastern
States. The response was very good and States sent
their feedback that such training should be repeated
once at least in three years period.
3.20.4 Special studies on data gaps on meat
production from unorganized sector, feed and fodder
statistics, input survey for buffalo and cost of production
of milk are given to Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and
Maharashtra respectively. Tamil Nadu has completed
the pilot study for estimation of meat production from
unorganized sector and submitted the report. Andhra
Pradesh has also completed the study and submitted
the report for cost of milk production. Special Study
on Development of Methodology for Estimation of
Livestock Feed and Fodder in Tamil Nadu was given
during the year 2007-08.
3.20.5 During the year 2008-09, two more studies
were given. One study on data gaps in ISS methodology
on Sampling Methodology for Estimation of Meat
production in Meghalaya to IARSI (ICAR), New Delhi
at the estimated cost of Rs.8.9 lakh. The duration of
study is two years. Another study is on Economics of
Milk production in Sub-Himalayan West Bengal. The
objective of the study is to get information on input-
output of milk production. This is being conducted
by Uttar Banga Krishi Viswa Vidyalaya (UBKV). The
study would be completed in one and half year at the
estimated cost of Rs.3.69 lakh.
3.20.6 While approving the continuation of the
scheme for 11th Five Year Plan, it was decided to
revise the methodology for estimation of Major
Livestock Products and to further examine the scope
of additional components which are more useful
for making the policy. The Department of Animal
Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries has constituted a
Committee for revision of methodology under the
Chairmanship of Animal Husbandry Commissioner
& first meeting has been conducted in the Month of
February, 2009.
3.21 Livestock Census
3.21.1 The Livestock population of different species
is worked out on the basis of this 100% Central Sector
Scheme conducted on Quinquennial basis. Proper
planning and formulation of any programme aimed at
bringing improvement in the livestock sector heavily
depends on availability of information on number of
livestock of various species by their age/sex, breed
and their spatial distribution. Livestock census is the
only source, which gives detailed information. It also
provides disaggregated information on poultry, animal
operated agricultural implements and machinery, and
fishery statistics.
3.21.2 The 18th Livestock Census has been conducted
through out the country with reference date of 15th
October 2007. Enumeration work in most of the States/
Union Territories has been completed except in Bihar
and U.P. The quick results have been received from
twenty nine States/UTs and the data entry work is in
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progress in the rest of the States/UTs. The provisional
report is expected to be released by June 2009.
3.21.3 In the present census, greater emphasis has
been placed on collection of information on breed-
wise data in respect of all States/UTs. Livestock
rearing is significant to National Economy. During
18th Livestock census, extensive computerization of
data has been planned in term of getting household
data computerized and subsequently bringing out
various reports on livestock, poultry, infrastructure
facilities, animal driven agricultural implements used
for livestock, poultry, fisheries and holding pattern
of livestock by socio-economic status of households
engaged in livestock and fishery sector.
3.21.4 Out of budgetary allocation of Rs.130.00
crore for 2008-09, an amount of Rs.126.69 crore has
been released to the States/UTs for this purpose. In
addition to this, an amount of Rs.11.18 lakh has been
released to NIC. DADF, GOI for meeting the expenses
for computerization work of this census.
3.22 Livestock Insurance
3.22.1 This centrally sponsored scheme being
implemented in all the States except Goa, has twin
objectives: providing protection mechanism to the
farmers & cattle rearers against any eventual loss of
their animals due to death; and to demonstrate the
benefit of the insurance of livestock to the people
& popularize it with the ultimate goal of attaining
qualitative improvement in livestock and their
products. The funds under the scheme are being
utilized for payment of premium subsidy, honorarium
to the Veterinary Practitioner for their services and
publicity campaign for creation of awareness among
target group. 50% of the premium of insurance is paid
by the beneficiary and the remaining 50% is paid by
the Government of India. The scheme is implemented
through the State Livestock Development Boards of
the respective States. In the States, where no such
board exists, the scheme is being implemented
through the Director of Animal Husbandry of the State
Governments. The entire funds for premium subsidy,
honorarium and publicity are placed with the Chief
Executive Officer of the State Livestock Development
Boards. Some funds are being utilized by the Central
Government for publicity campaign at the national
level.
3.22.2 The scheme benefits the farmers (large/small/
marginal) and cattle rearers having crossbred and
high yielding cattle and buffaloes. It was implemented
on a pilot basis during the years 2005-06 and
2006-07 of the 10th Five Year Plan in 100 selected
districts across the country with an approved outlay
of Rs.120.00 crore. For the year 2007-08, the
scheme was continued in the same format with an
outlay of Rs.16.82 crore. During pilot period, 9.55
lakh animals were insured and 30,745 claims out of
37,776 were settled.
3.22.3 During the year 2008-09, the scheme was
approved on 20-11-2008 for its implementation
in 100 new districts. The list of districts covered
under this scheme is at Annexure-XIV. An amount of
Rs.6.50 crore has been released to States during
2008-09. During 2008-09, 3.28 lakh animals were
insured. There is a provision of Rs.30.00 crore
for the year 2009-10. Based on the findings and
suggestions of the evaluation study conducted by
Institute of Rural Management, Anand, a full fledged
scheme on Livestock Insurance for the remaining
period of Eleventh Plan with revised guidelines is
proposed to be implemented in 200 districts of the
country.
The 18th Livestock Census
has been conducted
through out the country
with reference date of 15th
October 2007
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CHAPTER - 4
DAIRY DEVELOPMENT
4.1 The Indian Dairy sector acquired substantial
growth momentum from 9
th
Plan onwards, achieving an
annual output of 104.8 million tonnes of milk during
2007-08. This has not only placed the country on top
in the world, but also represents sustained growth in the
availability of milk and milk products for the burgeoning
population of the country. Dairying has become an
important secondary source of income for millions of
rural families and has assumed the most important
role in providing employment and income generating
opportunities. The per capita availability of the milk has
reached at a level of 252 grams per day in the year
2007-08, but it is still lower than the world average
of 265 grams per day. Government of India is making
efforts to increase the productivity of milch animals and
thus increase the per capita availability of milk. Milk
production and marketing system in India is unique.
Most of the milk is produced by small, marginal farmers
and landless labourers many of whom are grouped
into cooperatives at the village level. To provide them
a steady market and a remunerative price for the milk
produced, about 13 million farmers have been brought
under the ambit of about 1,28,800 village level dairy
cooperative societies in the country as a Co-operative
sector with the help of various dairy development
programmes taken up by the Government of India.
4.2 The efforts of the Department in the dairy
sector are concentrated on promotion of dairy activities
both in operation & non-operation flood areas with
emphasis on building up cooperative infrastructure,
revitalization of sick dairy cooperative federations and
creation of infrastructure in the States for production
of good quality milk and milk products. For pursuing
these objectives, the Department is implementing four
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DAIRY DEVELOPMENT
schemes in the dairy sector during 11
th
Plan, including a
new central sector scheme Dairy/Poultry Venture Capital
Fund. Besides this, the National Dairy Development
Board (NDDB) continues its activities for the overall
development of Dairy Sector in Operation Flood areas.
4.3 Intensive Dairy Development
Programme (IDDP)
4.3.1 The scheme Integrated Dairy Development
Programme (IDDP) in Non-Operation Flood, Hilly and
Backward Areas was launched in 1993-94 on 100%
grant-in-aid basis. The main objectives of the scheme
are as under:
l Development of milch cattle
l Increasing milk production by providing
technical input services
l Procurement, processing and marketing of
milk in a cost effective manner
l Ensure remunerative prices to the milk
producers
l Generate additional employment
opportunities
l Improve social, nutritional and economic
status of residents of comparatively more
disadvantaged areas.
4.3.2 The scheme was modified in March, 2005.
The modified scheme has been named as Intensive
Dairy Development Programme (IDDP) and is being
implemented in hilly and backward areas and also in
districts, which received less than Rs.50.00 lakh for
dairy development activities under Operation Flood
programme.
India is the highest milk
producer in the world
recording an annual output
of 104.8 million tonnes of
milk in 2007-08. The per
capita availability of the
milk has reached at a level
of 252 grams per day, but
it is still lower than the world
average of 265 grams per
day. To provide a steady
market and a remunerative
price for the milk produced,
about 13 million farmers
have been brought under
the ambit of about 1,28,800
village level dairy cooperative
societies in the country as
a part of Operation Flood
Programme.
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4.3.3 The funds under the revised scheme are
released directly to the implementing agencies
(State Milk Federations/Unions) and the projects are
implemented by the State Milk Federations/Unions in
view of their expertise and professionalism. There
is no discrimination of gender and class under the
scheme.
4.3.4 Since inception of the scheme, 86 projects
have been approved. Out of these, 55 projects are
under implementation and 31 projects have been
completed, 207 districts are covered in 25 States
and a UT with a total outlay of Rs.501.84 crore till
31.03.2009. These projects have benefited about
18.79 lakh farmers in 26844 villages in various States
procuring over 20.08 lakh litres of milk per day and
marketing milk of about 16.20 lakh litres per day.
Milk chilling capacity of 18.49 lakh litres per day and
processing capacity of 23.96 lakh litres per day have
also been created under this scheme.
4.4 Strengthening Infrastructure for
Quality & Clean Milk Production
4.4.1 With the increase in milk production, quality
standards prevalent today in milk production, milk
collection and processing needs improvement. The
microbiological quality of milk is poor due to lack
of knowledge about clean milk production and lack
of post milking chilling facilities in the villages. To
compete in international market for export of milk and
milk products, it has become necessary to produce
the dairy products of international standards.
4.4.2 The Department introduced a new Centrally
Sponsored Scheme namely, Strengthening infrastructure
for Quality & Clean Milk Production during the 10th Plan
with an outlay of Rs.30.00 crore. The scheme is being
continued during 11th Plan as merged with the Intensive
Dairy Development Programme. The scheme has the
main objective of improving the quality of raw milk
produced at the village level in the country. It is being
implemented through the State Government by District
Cooperative Milk Union/State Level Milk Federation.
Under the scheme, there is a provision for training of
farmers on good milking practices. The scheme is
being implemented on 100% grant in aid basis to the
State Governments/Union Territories for components
viz. training of farmer members, detergents, stainless
steel utensils, strengthening of existing laboratory
facilities, adulteration test kit, disinfectants, etc. The
pattern of funding for setting up of milk chilling facilities
at village level in the form of bulk milk coolers is in
the ratio of 75:25 between Government of India and
respective Dairy Cooperative Society/Union/Federation.
The scheme was merged with IDDP during 2005-06.
Evaluation and Impact Study of the scheme is underway
by an independent agency. Based on the outcome of the
study, the necessary revision/modification
will be carried out during the financial year
2009-10.
4.4.3 Since inception, the Department
has approved 131 projects spread over
21 States and one UT at a total cost of
Rs.195.17 crore with a Central share of
Rs.159.32 crore till 31st March, 2009.
An amount of Rs.21.92 crore has been
released during the year 2008-09 for
implementation of approved projects.
Since the inception of the
scheme, 86 projects have
been approved under IDDP.
Out of these, 55 projects
are under implementation
and 31 projects have been
completed.
Since inception, the
Department has approved
131 projects spread over
21 States and one UT at
a total cost of Rs.195.17
crore with a Central share
of Rs.159.32 crore till
31st March, 2009 under
the scheme Strengthening
Infrastructure for Clean Milk
Production.
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4.5 Assistance to Cooperatives
4.5.1 The Central Sector Scheme namely, Assistance
to Cooperatives started during 1999-2000, aims at
revitalizing the sick Dairy Cooperative Unions at the
district level and Cooperative Federations at the State
level. The rehabilitation plan is prepared by National
Dairy Development Board (NDDB) in consultation with
the concerned State Dairy Federation/District Milk Union.
Each rehabilitation plan is to be implemented within a
period of 7 years from the date of its approval.
4.5.2 Since inception, the Department has approved
34 rehabilitation proposals of milk unions so far in
Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Haryana, Karnataka,
Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra, Assam,
Nagaland, Punjab, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu at
a total outlay of Rs.230.94 crore and with a central
share of Rs.115.66 crore till 31st March, 2009. The
scheme is being implemented on 50:50 sharing basis
between Government of India and the concerned
State Governments. Since inception, an amount of
Rs.88.19 crore has been released under the scheme
till 31st March, 2009.
4.6 Dairy/Poultry Venture Capital Fund
4.6.1 To bring about structural changes in the
unorganized sector, measures like milk processing
at village level, marketing of pasteurized milk in a
cost effective manner, quality up-gradation and
up-gradation of traditional technology to handle
commercial scale using modern equipment and
management skills and to encourage new species of
birds and low input technology for poultry farming
among rural farmers, a Central Sector Scheme
namely, Dairy/Poultry Venture Capital Fund was
initiated during the 10
th
Five Year Plan and continued
till the first year of 11
th
Plan. Subsequently, the
scheme Dairy Venture Capital Fund has been
separated. However, loans to poultry
sector is continued as per the approved
guidelines of Dairy/Poultry Venture
Capital Fund scheme till a new scheme
for poultry is approved. Under this
scheme, assistance is provided to
the rural/urban beneficiaries under a
schematic proposal through bankable
projects. Eligible beneficiaries, under the
scheme, include agricultural farmers/
individual entrepreneurs and groups of
all sections of unorganized as well as
organized sector including cooperatives
and NGOs, from any part of the country.
Since inception, the
Department has approved
34 rehabilitation proposals
of milk unions under the
scheme Assistance to
Cooperatives.
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4.6.2 The scheme is being implemented through
NABARD and funds amounting to Rs.112.99 crore
were released to NABARD till 31
st
March, 2009,
including Rs.35.00 crore released during 2008-09.
4.6.3 The following components are eligible for
financial assistance under the scheme:
4.6.4 The Evaluation and Impact Study of
the scheme is underway by an independent
agency. Based on the outcome of the
study, the necessary revision/modification
will be carried out during the financial year
2009-10.
Dairy Sector:
Sl.
No.
Component Maximum total project cost*
(Rs. in lakh)
1. Establishment of small Dairy Farms-Ten
animal unit (buffaloes/cross bred cows) for
milk production.
Rs.3.00 lakh per unit (upto ten animals)
-Any Non Operation Flood area.
-The total cost depends on the infrastructural facilities
required.
2. Purchase of Milking Machines / Milk-O-Tester /
Bulk Milk Cooling unit etc.
-Rs.15.00 lakh
-Milking Machine, Milk-o-tester and Bulk Milk Cooling units
(upto 2000 litres capacity)
3. Purchase of Dairy Processing Equipment for
manufacturing indigenous milk products.
-Rs.10 lakh per unit.
-Unit cost depends upon the quantum of milk to be handled
and the type of products to be manufactured
-The total cost depends upon the investment on civil
structures, type and source of machinery.
4. Establishment of dairy product transportation
facilities including cold chain.
-Rs.20 lakh per unit
-Unit cost depends upon the quantum of milk/milk products
to be transported/ handled and the type of products to be
transported
-The total cost depends upon the investment on type and
source of transport vehicle and machinery
5. Cold storage facilities for milk and milk
products.
-Rs.25 lakh per unit
-Unit cost depends upon the quantum of milk/milk products
to be stored and the type of products to be stored
-While the cost depends upon the investment on type and
source of machinery used.
6. Establishment of private veterinary clinics. -Rs.2.00 lakh per unit for Mobile clinics and Rs.1.5 lakh for
Stationary clinic
-Area of operation from 8 to 10 villages having 5000 to
6000 cattle units.
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4.7 Milk and Milk Product Order1992,
A Regulatory Mechanism
4.7.1 The Government of India promulgated the Milk
and Milk Product Order (MMPO) 1992 on 9th June,
1992 under the provisions of Essential Commodities
Act, 1955 consequent upon de-licensing of the Dairy
sector in 1991. As per the provisions of this order, any
person/dairy plant handling more than 10,000 liters
per day of milk or 500 MT of milk solids per annum
needs to be registered with the registering authority
appointed by the Central Government. The main
objective of the order is to maintain and increase the
supply of liquid milk of desired quality in the interest
of the general public and also for regulating the
production, processing and distribution of milk and
milk products.
4.7.2 For faster pace of growth in the Dairy sector,
Government of India has amended Milk and Milk
Product Order 1992 from time to time in order to
make it more liberal and oriented to facilitate the
dairy enterprises. This Department had made last
amendment proposals in the official Gazette notified
on 26.03.2002. Now, there is no restriction on
setting up of new milk processing, while noting that
the requirement of registration is for enforcing the
prescribed Sanitary, Hygienic Conditions, Quality and
Food Safety Measures as specified in Vth Schedule
of MMPO-1992. The salient features of the new
amendments made are as follows:
(i) The provision of assigning milk-shed has been
done away with.
(ii) The registrations under MMPO-92 will not
cover sanitary, hygienic condition, quality
and food safety measures as specified in Vth
Schedule of MMPO-1992.
(iii) The provision to grant registration in 90
days has been reduced to 45 days subject to
submission of application in complete form.
(iv) The power of registration of State Registering
Authority was raised from 1.00 lakh litres per
day to 2.00 lakh litres per day.
(v) In order to comply the provisions of Para 5
(5) (B) of MMPO-92, this Department had
notified on 1.10.2003 two inspection agencies
i.e. National Productivity Council (NPC) and
Export Inspection Council (EIC) of India for
annual inspection of registered dairy units.
4.7.3 Since inception, the Central and the State
Registering Authorities have registered 865 dairy units
with combined milk processing capacity 886.60 lakh
Poultry Sector:
Sl.
No.
Component Maximum total
project cost*
(Rs. in lakh)
1. Establishing poultry breeding farm with low input technology birds and also for ducks/
turkey/Guinea Fowl/Quail/Emu/Ostrich etc. 30.00
2. Establishment of feed godown, feed mill, feed analytical laboratory. 16.00
3. Marketing of poultry products (Specialized transport vehicles, cool room storage
facilities and retention sheds for birds etc.). 25.00
4. Egg grading, packing and storage for export capacity. 80.00
5. Retail poultry dressing unit (300 birds per day). 5.00
6. Egg/broiler carts for sale of poultry products. 0.10
7. Central grower unit (12,500 birds per batch and 4 batches per year). 20.00
* Government of India provides 50% of the total approved project cost as interest free loan.
Since inception the Central
and the State Registering
Authorities have registered
865 dairy units with
combined milk processing
capacity 886.60 lakh litres
per day in Cooperative,
Private and Government
Sector as on 31.03.2009.
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litres per day in Cooperative, Private and Government
Sector as on 31.03.2009.
4.7.4 Now it has been subsumed as Milk and
Milk Products Regulation under Section-99 of the
Food Safety and Standard Act 2006 and it is being
implemented by the Food Safety and Standards
Authority of India, New Delhi, which is administered by
the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
4.8 Post Operation Flood and
Consolidation of Cooperative
Movement by NDDB
4.8.1 The National Dairy Development Board
(NDDB) is a statutory body corporate established by
the Parliament as an institution of national importance
under the NDDB Act 1987. NDDB promotes, plans and
organizes programmes for the development of dairy
and other agriculture based and allied industries along
cooperative lines and also provides assistance in the
implementation of such programmes.
4.8.2 Strengthening the Cooperatives
4.8.2.1 During 2008-09, dairy cooperatives continued to
avail technical and financial support from NDDB in the areas
of strengthening cooperative business infrastructure,
productivity enhancement, quality assurance and
the creation of a national information network. Upto
March 2009, 97 plans of dairy cooperatives under the
Perspective Plan 2010 with a total outlay of Rs.1728.75
crore have been approved. Out of this, NDDBs financial
assistance in the form of interest bearing loans, interest
free loans and grants aggregate to Rs.1435.11 crore.
The balance of Rs.293.64 crore would be contributed by
the milk unions/federations.
4.8.3 Animal Breeding
4.8.3.1 NDDB continued to support the Progeny
Testing Programme being carried out by Sabarmati
Ashram Gaushala in Gujarat for production and
evaluation of crossbred Holstein Friesian bulls and
Murrah buffalo bulls. Progeny Testing Programmes
have also been initiated in Karnataka for Holstein
Friesian bulls, in Uttar Pradesh for Murrah buffalo
bulls and in Gujarat for Mehsana buffalo bulls.
4.8.3.2 The two NDDB-managed semen stations
Sabarmati Ashram Gaushala at Bidaj in Gujarat and
Animal Breeding Centre at Salon in Uttar Pradesh
were awarded an A grade by the Central Monitoring
Unit (CMU) and rank first and second respectively, in
the country. The CMU has been constituted by the
Government of India to evaluate frozen semen stations
across the country for implementation of a Minimum
Standards Protocol for frozen semen production.
Among the frozen semen stations run by cooperatives,
three stations have been awarded an A grade by the
CMU, three others have received a B grade and one
semen station has obtained a C grade.
4.8.3.3 Support to the Indigenous Breed Development
Projects for conservation and development of
selected breeds in their native tracts also continued
during the year, namely the project on Rathi breed
of cattle in Bikaner and Sri Ganganagar districts of
Rajasthan and the projects on Kankrej breed of cattle
in Banaskantha and Patan districts of Gujarat. A milk-
recording programme to identify elite cows and utilize
them as bull mothers is an integral part of these
projects. Arrangements have been made to test male
calves before procurement, to confirm their correct
parentage using DNA finger-printing technology
and their disease-free status against diseases like
tuberculosis, Johnes disease and brucellosis. The
bull calves so procured are reared at the bull rearing
facilities created under the project for distribution to
various institutions for use through natural service or
artificial insemination. In addition, efforts to preserve
indigenous breeds of cattle and buffaloes by in vitro
methods, through frozen embryos and semen doses,
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continued in cattle breeds like Gir, Haryana, Kankrej,
Khillar, Rathi, Red Sindhi, Sahiwal and Tharparkar and
in buffalo breeds like Jaffarabadi, Murrah, Pandharpuri
and Toda.
4.8.3.4 Availability of reliable information to make
appropriate decisions is important for the success
of any initiative aimed at increasing the productivity
of dairy animals. NDDB is developing an integrated
information system for breeding, nutrition and health
care services using modern tools of information and
telecommunication technologies. The application
called Information network for animal productivity
and health is expected to be ready shortly for a pilot
test.
4.8.4 Animal Nutrition & Feed Technology
4.8.4.1 Cattle feed plants of dairy cooperatives have
increased their capacity utilization to more than 90
per cent, partly aided by technical support from NDDB.
Some of the cattle feed plants were also assisted in the
manufacture of a calf-starter for feeding young calves
and bypass protein supplement/feed for improved milk
production. Over 90 per cent of the feed and mineral
mixture manufactured by the cooperative cattle feed
plants conformed to standard specifications.
4.8.4.2 Twelve districts have been identified for
implementing the ration balancing programme (RBP),
with each district having one module of 200 villages
to be covered in a phased manner. The RBP will be
implemented through village-based local resource
persons trained with the help of a local institution.
The local resource persons, using personal digital
assistants loaded with the software developed by NDDB,
will formulate a balanced ration for individual animals.
Data related to effect on the cost of milk production
and improvement in milk and fat production will also
be recorded, to assess the benefits of implementing
the RBP. It has also been demonstrated that the RBP
helps in reducing methane emission from ruminant
animals. Such studies are being planned in various
agro-climatic zones to demonstrate the effect of RBP
on methane emission, under different conditions of
feeding and management.
4.8.4.3 The mineral mapping programme for the
state of Bihar was completed. Calcium, phosphorus,
magnesium, sulphur, copper and zinc were found to
be deficient in the ration of animals. Based on the
results of the mineral mapping programme, an area-
specific mineral mixture formulation was developed for
the state. A mineral mixture plant set up in Samastipur
district commenced production of the area-specific
mineral mixture. Mineral mapping has also been
initiated in Madhya Pradesh.
4.8.4.4 Assistance was provided to Dairy Cooperatives
for organizing procurement of breeder seeds and
root slips to enhance green fodder production from
the land already under fodder cultivation.
4.8.5 Animal Health
4.8.5.1 NDDB continued to provide financial and
technical assistance to the Government of Kerala for
implementing the Goraksha Programme to control foot
and mouth disease (FMD) in the State. This Programme
is in the fifth and final year of implementation. A series
of activities like mass vaccination, animal movement
management, outbreak management, sero-monitoring,
disease surveillance, extension and publicity are being
carried out on a regular basis under the Programme.
4.8.5.2 NDDBs R&D Laboratory continued to
provide diagnostic services to organized farms for
bovine brucellosis, infectious bovine rhinotracheitis
(IBR), bovine tuberculosis, Johnes disease (JD)
and FMD, to maintain disease-free herds for better
productivity. The Laboratory also provided services
such as karyotyping, molecular diagnosis of major
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genetic diseases and DNA fingerprinting to identify
genetically abnormal breeding bulls and bull calves
with wrong parentage. These services were availed
by various semen stations across the country which
helped to eliminate undesirable bulls from the
breeding stock.
4.8.5.3 The Laboratory also developed and
standardized highly sensitive and specific new
generation diagnostic tests for IBR, brucellosis,
tuberculosis, JD and FMD for rapid and accurate
diagnosis. Research on improved vaccines against
animal diseases continued and considerable progress
was made in the development of recombinant
DNA vaccines against rabies and multi-species tick
infestations, virus like particles against FMD and
marker vaccines against IBR and brucellosis. Pre-
clinical toxicology trials using the tick vaccine have
been completed and field trials will be initiated during
2009-10.
4.8.6 Managing Quality
4.8.6.1 With an objective to improving milk quality,
NDDB continued with the clean milk production
activities and worked out strategies to improve
and monitor raw milk quality. The emphasis was
on training, creating awareness and sensitization
of milk producers and other milk chain members of
cooperatives and New Generation Cooperatives in
clean milk production practices as well as making
them aware of the impor tance of a cold chain in
retaining milk quality. Investment in technologies
such as bulk milk coolers, automatic milk collection
units, electronic fat testers, milk analyzers, insulated
milk vans and cold cabinets were facilitated. The
reach of NDDB-developed educational materials for
clean milk production was extended fur ther. These
have been effective in creating awareness among
milk producers to follow clean milk production
activities.
4.8.6.2 Under the project Nationwide Database on
Milk Quality Parameters, testing of milk samples
for chemical as well as microbiological parameters
continued. The project aims to create a databank of
milk quality in the country to facilitate policy decisions
for quality assurance. NDDB continued to offer its
services to cooperative dairies in the implementation
of quality and food safety management systems.
NDDB conducted 16 studies at the request of milk
unions to improve plant operations, reduce wastage
and conserve energy.
4.8.7 Milk Procurement and Marketing
4.8.7.1 The average milk procurement by dairy
cooperatives during 2008-09 was about 247.18 lakh
kgs per day (provisional) as compared to 228.73 lakh
kgs per day during the same period in the previous
year, registering an increase of 8.1 per cent. The
average milk marketing by cooperatives was 199.55
lakh litres per day as against 189.62 lakh litres per
day, registering a rise of about 5.2 per cent over the
corresponding period in the previous year.
4.8.8 New Generation Cooperatives
4.8.8.1 Milk Producer Companies, incorporated under
the Producer Company chapter of the Companies
Act 1956, retain the character of cooperatives,
both in spirit and practice, while operating within the
same business and regulatory framework enjoyed
by companies. Producer Companies are therefore
generally referred to as New Generation Cooperatives
(NGCs).
4.8.8.2 NDDB had started the process of promoting
NGCs by encouraging milk producers to form producer
groups. These producer groups are clustered around
bulk milk cooling units that have been installed to
collect their milk. By the end of March 2009, there
were around 6,900 producer groups in eight states
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covering approximately 120,000 milk producers
that together procured an average of about 6.35
lakh kilograms of milk per day during 2008-09.
The eight states in which the initiative is underway
are: Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana, Jammu and
Kashmir, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan
and Uttar Pradesh. In order to ensure transparency
in operations, some innovative practices have been
put in place for milk collection, testing and payment
directly to milk producers, which continues to build
greater confidence amongst milk producers.
4.8.8.3 In due course, the producers will promote
their Producer Company and elect representatives as
directors on the board. To ensure economies of scale
and efficiency in logistics, the Companies will not be
limited by district boundaries. Election to the boards is
expected to take place after the operations attain scale
and viability and active milk producers are prepared
through various programmes to take responsibility as
elected board members and to appoint professionals
to manage the business.
4.8.9 Building a National Information
Network
4.8.9.1 NDDB continued to assist in the creation
of a National Information Network where dairy
cooperatives are the main participants and users of
an internet-based Dairy Information System (i-DIS).
This endeavour facilitates dairy cooperatives in timely
compilation of information and also helps them in
effective decision-making at the appropriate level.
4.8.10 Projects
4.8.10.1 Various cooperative milk unions and federations
across the country continued to avail NDDBs technical
support to create new milk processing and milk product
manufacturing infrastructure as well as to expand/
strengthen their existing facilities. NDDB provided
appropriate and affordable technical solutions on
a turnkey or consultancy basis to cooperative milk
unions and federations. During the year 2008-09, six
turnkey and five consultancy projects for dairy plants
were completed by NDDB. Fourteen turnkey projects
and six consultancy projects were at various stages
of implementation. NDDB also extended support to
various technical sub-committees of the Bureau of
Indian Standards in updating various codes related to
dairy and utilities.
4.8.11 Product & Process Development
4.8.11.1 NDDB continued to assist dairy cooperatives
to add value to surplus milk by supporting them in
product and process development to diversify their
product portfolio. NDDB transferred the technology
for manufacture of paneer to Jalgaon Milk Union
in Maharashtra. Using NDDBs technology for
manufacture of a probiotic dairy drink with fruit and
health-promoting probiotic bacteria, Mother Dairy,
Delhi launched the probiotic drink in mango and
strawberry flavours. The transfer of technology for
manufacture of dahi and mishti doi to Kanpur Milk
Union in Uttar Pradesh, was initiated.
4.8.11.2 The formulation and processing parameters
of cream cheese were standardized. Work on high
fibre-low fat probiotic drink, low sugar- fibre fortified
probiotic drink, dahi-based spread, whey beverages,
low fat paneer and curcumin fortified butter is in
progress.
4.9 Delhi Milk Scheme (DMS)
4.9.1 Delhi Milk Scheme (DMS) was set up in 1959
with the primary objective of supplying wholesome
milk to the citizens of Delhi at reasonable prices
as well as for providing remunerative prices to milk
producers. Manufacture and sale of milk products
like Ghee, Table Butter, Yoghurt, Paneer, Chhachh and
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Flavoured Milk is also under taken as an allied activity.
The initial installed capacity of Delhi Milk Scheme was
for processing/packing of 2.55 lakh litres of milk per
day. However, in order to meet increasing demand for
milk in the city, the capacity was expanded in phases
to the level of 5.00 lakh litres of milk per day. The
Department has developed a web site http://dms.gov.
in for use by related users.
4.9.2 Management
4.9.2.1 DMS is headed by a General Manager. He
is assisted by Senior Officers viz. Deputy General
Manager (Administration.), Deputy General Manager
(Technical) and Financial Adviser & Chief Accounts
Officer.
4.9.2.2 There is a Management Committee, which
enjoys powers of a Department of Government of
India (except for creation of posts, writing off losses
and re-appropriation of funds exceeding 10% of the
original budget provision). The present Management
Committee comprises of the Joint Secretary (Dairy
Development) as Chairman, Director (Finance),
President, Indian Dairy Association, New Delhi,
Managing Director, The Punjab State Coop. Milk
Producers Federation Ltd., Chandigarh and General
Manager, DMS as its members..
4.9.3 I.S.O.9001/2000 - Certifcation
4.9.3.1 DMS has been awarded ISO Certification from
M/s SGS Limited United Kingdom (System and Service
Certification) vide Certificate No. SG06/0827 valid
from 12.04.2006 to 11.04.2009 for raw material
procurement, processing, packing, storage and
distribution of milk & milk products. This is one of
the rated and valuable certificate for a Government
organization, which proves that DMS is functioning
using proven technology and the efficiency is at par
with other Dairies in public & private sector.
4.9.4 HACCP Certifcation
4.9.4.1 For assurance of food safety & supply of quality
products, the Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point
(HACCP) Certificate has also been obtained from M/s
HACCP Codex Alimentarius vide Certificate No. INO6/
NA09.0112 valid from 22.03.2006 to 21.03.2009 for
systematic working in manufacturing and marketing
of quality products. This certificate ensures that
DMS is prepared to provide quality products to its
consumers.
4.9.5 Procurement of Milk
4.9.5.1 Delhi Milk Scheme has been procuring raw/
fresh milk from the State Dairy Federations of the
neighbouring States of Punjab, Haryana, U.P., and
Rajasthan and some quantity of milk from the Co-
operative Societies/Producers Companies & other
companies to augment the milk supplies.
4.9.5.2 The total quantity of milk procured by Delhi
Milk Scheme since 2004-2005 is indicated below: -
(In lakh Kgs)
Year Total Qty. of milk
procured
Average/per day
2004-05
992.16
2.71
2005-06
1029.33
2.82
2006-07
601.63
1.65
2007-08
872.77
2.38
2008-09
1100.38
3.01
4.9.5.3 Milk procurement declined during the year
2006-07 as compared to the year 2005-06 due to
non-supply of milk by the Cooperative Societies/
non-finalization of tenders owing to disparity in
milk procurement prices and various terms &
conditions between State Dairy Federations
(SDFs) and Cooperative Societies. As per the
revised policy for procurement of milk approved
by the Government, disparity has been removed
and contracts for procurement of milk with
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various agencies i.e. State Dairy Federations,
Cooperative Societies/Producer Companies &
Pvt. Limited Companies had been finalized upto
31.03.2009. With the finalization of contracts,
DMS procured milk to the tune of 3.01 lakh Kgs.
per day approximately during 2008-09.
4.9.6 Production and Distribution of Milk
4.9.6.1 Delhi Milk Scheme is processing and supplying
following types of milk at the selling price as indicated
below:
Sl.
No.
Type of milk Fat
(in %)
SNF
(in %)
Rate/per
litre
With effect
from
1.
Toned Milk (Poly
pack)
3.0 8.5 Rs.21.00 25.09.2008
2. Toned Milk (loose) 3.0 8.5 Rs.19.00
24.10.2007
3. Double Toned Milk 1.5 9.0 Rs.18.00
24.10.2007
4. Full Cream Milk 6.0 9.0 Rs.26.00
25.09.2008
4.9.6.2 DMS has a network of over 1430 outlets,
which includes 443 All Day Milk Stalls and 198 Loose
milk outlets spread all over the city, for the sale of milk
& milk products as shown below: -
(a) DMS Outlets (including
433 All Day Milk Stalls) 1077
(b) Number of All Day Milk
Stalls in Government Building 15
(c) Loose Milk Outlets 198
(d) Number of Institutions 140
Total 1430
4.9.6.3 The milk booths are manned by Ex-
servicemen, retired Government/Semi-Government
servants, physically handicapped persons, widows,
unemployed persons as concessionaires. The DMS
also supplies milk to about 140 institutions such as
Hospitals, Government Canteens, Hostels, Defence
Units etc.
4.9.7 Performance /Capacity Utilization
4.9.7.1 The present sale of DMS milk is around 3.85
lakh litres per day (LLPD) including custom packing for
Mother Dairy. To utilize surplus processing capacity,
around 70,000 litres of milk per day is being custom
packed for Mother Dairy, Delhi.
4.9.7.2 The sale of DMS and custom packing of Mother
Dairy milk by DMS taken together has reached 3.85
LLPD enhancing the capacity utilization of DMS
plant. Due to enhancement in capacity utilization, the
cost of production of milk has come down as shown
below:
Year Capacity
utilization
(In percentage)
Milk Sale
(In lakh
litres)
Variable
cost
(Rs. per
litre)
Fixed cost
(Rs. per
litre)
Total cost
(Rs. per
litre)
2004-05 70.2 1212.68 14.63 2.64 17.27
2005-06 73.0 1276.39 14.35 2.23 16.58
2006-07 60.2 1090.69 15.84 2.26 18.10
2007-08 67.2 1219.27 17.80 2.33 20.13
2008-09 76.0 1371.72 18.10 2.60 20.70
4.9.7.3 DMS is also manufacturing and selling Ghee
and Table Butter. The production and sale of Ghee and
Table Butter since 2003-04 are indicated below: -
(Figures in M.T.)
Year
Ghee Table Butter
Production Sale* Production Sale*
2004-05 483.91 576.15 25.20 41.18
2005-06 658.88 593.95 38.85 33.84
2006-07 293.29 375.95 31.40 37.06
2007-08 651.78 505.17 46.45 38.75
2008-09 493.40 605.93 27.78 36.71
Note: - * Sale includes previous year stocks also.
4.9.7.4 DMS is also manufacturing and marketing
Yoghurt (in kullars), Flavoured Milk (in pouches),
Paneer (in 200 gm/1 kg pack) and Chhachh (in
200 ml. pouch) for supply to the citizens of Delhi.
The quantity of flavoured milk, yoghurt, paneer and
DMS has a network of over
1430 outlets, which includes
443 All Day Milk Stalls and
198 Loose milk outlets
spread all over the city. The
present sale of DMS milk is
around 3.85 lakh litres per
day (LLPD) including custom
packing for Mother Dairy.
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chhachh manufactured and sold since 2004-05 is
indicated below: -
(In thousand numbers)
YEAR
Flavoured Milk
(In 200 ml. Pouches)
Yoghurt
(In 100 gm. Kullars)
Production Sale* Production Sale
2004-05 617 611 1389 1323
2005-06 517 514 1354 1344
2006-07 112** 115 788 780
2007-08 Nil 114* 372 360
2008-09 Nil 299 674 586
Note: - * Sale includes previous year stock also.
** The production/sale of Flavoured Milk has been discontinued
w.e.f. July, 2007. However, DMS has resumed supply of
sterilized Flavoured Milk w.e.f. 07.11.2007.
YEAR PANEER
(In 200 Gm /1 Kg. pack)
(In M.T.)
CHHACHH
(In 200 ml. pouches/
Thousand Numbers)
Production Sale Production Sale*
2004-05 59.72 59.58 151 147
2005-06 59.98 59.74 195 193
2006-07 33.68 33.61 109 109
2007-08 35.51 35.22 92 86
2008-09 38.18 37.84 129 124
Note: - * Sale includes previous year stock also.
4.9.8 Physical Targets and Achievements
4.9.8.1 The targets and achievements regarding
procurement of milk, production/sale of milk and milk
products (ghee & butter) for 2007-08 and 2008-09
are indicated below:-
Sl.
No
Major
Component of
the Scheme
2007-08 2008-09
Target Achieve-
ment
Target Achieve-
ment
1. Procurement of
milk
( in lakh Kgs)
1200.00 872.77 912.50 1100.38
2. Sale of Milk (in
lakh litres)
1332.25 1219.27 1478.25 1371.72
3. Production of
(i) Ghee (inM.T)
(ii)Table
Butter (in MT.)
725.00#
651.78
46.45
650.00
35.00
493.40
27.78
# including ghee & table butter.
4.9.9 Financial Outlay
4.9.9.1 Expenditure on all head of accounts including
the expenditure on inputs like raw milk, SMP, Butter,
Butter Oil etc. and capital items is made from
consolidated fund of Government of India through
annual budget allocation of Ministry of Agriculture,
Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries.
Sale proceeds of milk and milk products are credited
to the revenue account of the Government. The funds
provided and expenditure for the year 2007-08,
2008-09 and allocation for 2009-10 are indicated
below:
(Rupees in Crore)
Head/Scheme

2007-08 2008-09
2009-
10
R.E. Exp B.E. R.E. Exp B.E.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
I. NON-PLAN 243.54 232.89 319.27 288.00 282.84 393.37
II. PLAN
(i) For purchase
of machinery &
construction of
booths.
0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.49 0.50
(ii) For execution
of Civil and
electrical works
through CPWD.
0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.49 0.50
TOTAL (II)
1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.98 1.00
4.9.10 Cost of Production and Losses
4.9.10.1 The main reasons for losses are:
(i) Continuous increase in the cost prices of raw
materials, light diesel oil (LDO), water, polythene
film, electricity and other consumables.
(i) Lower capacity utilization of plant during
2000-01 to 2004-05.
(iii) No up-gradation of major part of plant and
machinery.
4.9.11 Improving Effciency/Functioning of
DMS
4.9.11.1 Quality Control Measures: The quality
control standards have been made stringent to
ensure supply of good quality milk. Recently an
instant sodium meter has been installed in Quality
Control Laboratory for rapid assessment/detection of
neutralizers or alkaline adulterants (if any) added to
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milk and milk products by unscrupulous elements. For
detection of contaminants & pollutants in milk, a Gas
Liquid Chromatogram, 2 Nos. of Milko Scan 133B
and Electronic Milk Testing Centrifuges have also been
installed.
4.9.12 Marketing of Milk
l Custom packing of 70,000 litres of milk for
Mother Dairy to utilize idle capacity
l Modernization of DMS milk booths
l Out-sourcing for transporting milk & milk
products.
l Appointment of Distributors/Dealers to
promote the sale of milk.
l Ensuring regular and timely supply as per
market demand
l Training of DMS personnel
4.9.13 Steps Taken to Improve Effciency
4.9.13.1 The DMS plant is having a capacity of
processing/packing of 5.00 lakh litres of milk per
day (LLPD). With the increase in price of DMS milk
with effect from 1.3.2000, sale of milk came down
from 4.5 LLPD to about 2.00 LLPD. The sale of
milk started picking up from April, 2003 onwards
and reached 3.50 LLPD (average) upto the year
2005-06. During 2006-07, due to shortage of milk
because of rains, floods and drought in various
States, as DMS could not procure sufficient quantity
of milk, therefore could utilize only 60.2% of its
capacity including custom packing of milk for Mother
Dairy.
4.9.13.2 The present sale of milk by DMS through its
outlets is around 3.15 lakh litres per day (LLPD).
The sale of DMS and custom packing of Mother Dairy
milk by DMS taken together has reached 3.85 LLPD
enhancing capacity utilization of DMS plant
4.9.14 Steps taken to reduce the losses
4.9.14.1 Government is adopting professional approach
in different area of operation such as marketing,
transportation and plant operations for increasing
overall efficiency.
4.9.14.2 Modernization of the obsolete plant, machinery
and equipment is being undertaken to reduce the
cost.
4.9.14.3 Monitoring the various efficiency parameters
of DMS on monthly basis such as average daily
sale of milk, milk handled per unit of electricity and
percentage of loss of liquid milk.
4.9.15 Reduction in the Staff Strength of
DMS
4.9.15.1 In pursuance of the instructions issued by
Ministry of Finance to down size the Government
machinery and to reduce the administrative expenses,
the DMS has decided to reduce its working strength.
The table given below depicts the continuous reduction
in staff strength of DMS:
Group Sanctioned
Strength
as on
31.03.2003
Sanctioned
Strength
as on
01.04.2008
Sanctioned
strength as on
01.03.2009
Actual in
position as on
31.03.2009
A 25 25 25 18
B 46 47 47 24
C 853 674 632 401
D 1222 1021 909 735
TOTAL 2146 1767 1613 1178
4.9.16 Reduction in Return Milk and Fat &
SNF Losses
4.9.16.1 In the past, DMS was incurring an extra
cost on account of reprocessing of return milk as
a result of which it was causing a recurring loss to
the organization. Various measures have been taken
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and the quantity of return milk has come down to the
barest minimum.
4.9.16.2 The Fat & SNF losses have also come down as
indicated below: -
Year Fat Loss (%) SNF Loss (%)
2004-05 2.42 1.68
2005-06 2.78 2.23
2006-07 2.15 1.49
2007-08 1.66 0.88
2008-09 1.77 1.29
4.9.17 Outsourcing of Transport for
Transportation of Milk
4.9.17.1 Outsourcing of the transport fleet in phases
has been taken up. As on 01.03.2009, 58 routes
have been outsourced which cover 42 routes in the
morning and 16 in the evening. With phasing out of
vehicles from DMS transport fleet more insulated
vehicles are being deployed with labour and cash
collection duties as per requirement of DMS.
4.9.18 Upgradation and Modernization of
DMS Plant
4.9.18.1 The DMS plant which was installed at the
time of its commissioning has become old and is
consuming more electricity etc. and adding to the
loss of the organization. The installed capacity of the
plant was for processing 5.00 lakh litres of milk per
day. Presently, the DMS is processing about 4.00 lakh
litres of milk per day. As the plant is old, it is almost
running to an optimum level and therefore, it may
not be possible to process the milk at the level of its
installed capacity without up-gradation/automation.
During current financial year 2008-09 the following
equipments have been installed and commissioned
(a) Dry Type 3 Phase 750 KVA Transformer.
(b) Electric Cubical Panels
(c) Screw Compressor
With the installation of these equipments not only the
electricity consumption has been reduced but it has
also improved the efficiency.
4.9.18.2 The present capacity utilization of DMS
is about 80%. Efforts are being made to utilize
its capacity by increasing the sale of milk and milk
products leading to reduction in losses.
4.9.19 Corporatization of DMS
4.9.19.1 The activities of DMS are purely commercial
in nature and therefore, in order to run it as a
commercial entity and make it financially viable, the
Union Cabinet has given in principle approval to
this Departments proposal to corporatize DMS to
make it autonomous. In spite of three attempts to
select an agency to prepare the feasibility Report,
AOA/MOA etc., it has not been possible to identify the
agency so far as none of the offers received were
in conformity with the GFRs. Now, National Dairy
Development Board an autonomous body under this
Department has been requested to take up the job
by direct negotiation/settlement in terms of Rule,
176 of GFR. After completion of all formalities,
the Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying &
Fisheries will bring a comprehensive proposal for
Corporatization of DMS before the Union Cabinet for
formal approval.
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5
CHAPTER - 5
FISHERIES
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Fisheries sector contributes significantly to
the national economy while providing livelihood to
approximately 14.49 million people in the country.
It has been recognized as a powerful income and
employment generator as it stimulates growth of a
number of subsidiary industries and is a source of
cheap and nutritious food besides being a source
of foreign exchange earner. Most importantly, it
is the source of livelihood for a large section of
economically backward population of the country.
The main challenges facing fisheries development
in the country include development of sustainable
technologies for fin and shell fish culture, yield
optimization, infrastructure for harvest and post-
harvest operations and landing and berthing facilities
for fishing vessels.
5.2 Thrust Areas
5.2.1 Fisheries is a State subject and as such the
primary responsibility for its development rests with
the State Governments. The major thrust in fisheries
development has been on optimizing production and
productivity, augmenting export of marine products,
generating employment and improving welfare of
fishermen and their socio-economic status.
5.3 On-going Schemes
(i) Development of Inland Fisheries and
Aquaculture
(ii) Development of Marine Fisheries, Infrastructure
and Post Harvest Operations
FISHERIES
(iii) National Scheme of Welfare of Fishermen
(iv) Strengthening of Database and Geographical
Information System of the Fisheries Sector
(v) Assistance to Fisheries Institutes
5.4 Development of Inland Fisheries
and Aquaculture
5.4.1 The centrally sponsored scheme on
Development of Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture is
being implemented through the State Governments/UT
Administrations. This on-going scheme covers all inland
fishery resources available in the country in the form
of freshwater, brackishwater, coldwater, waterlogged
areas, saline/alkaline soils for aquaculture and capture
fishery resources (reservoir/rivers etc.). The scheme
has been implemented with six components, viz.,
Development of Freshwater Aquaculture, Development
of Brackishwater Aquaculture, Development of
Coldwater Fisheries and Aquaculture in the Hilly
Regions, Development of Water-logged Areas into
Aquaculture Estate, Utilization of Inland Saline/Alkaline
Soils for Aquaculture and Inland Capture Fisheries
(Reservoirs/Rivers etc.). A new component (seventh
component) called Innovative Projects has been
added in 2008-09 for implementation in the 11th Five
Year Plan. The two components viz., Development
of Freshwater Aquaculture and Development of
Brackishwater Aquaculture are being implemented by
a single agency i.e., Fish Farmers Development Agency
(FFDA) in the respective States and Union Territories.
A network of 429 FFDAs has been established in the
country. A brief write up on the first two components
are given below:
India is the third largest
producer of fish in the world
and second largest producer
of fresh water fish in the
world.The fish production
during 2007-08 is estimated
to be 71.20 lakh tonnes.
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5.4.2 Development of Freshwater
Aquaculture
5.4.2.1 The main objectives of the scheme are
to popularize fish farming, creating employment
opportunities and diversifying aquaculture practices
and providing assistance to fish farmers with a view
to creating a cadre of trained and well organized fish
farmers fully engaged in aquaculture.
5.4.2.2 In order to boost inland fish production,
assistance in the form of subsidy is given to the fish
farmers for construction of new ponds, reclamation/
renovation of ponds and tanks, first year inputs (fish
seed, fertilizers, manures, etc.), integrated fish farming,
running water fish culture, establishment of fish seed
hatcheries and fish feed mills, etc. Assistance is also
given to progressive fish farmers for purchase of
aerators to further enhance the productivity of fish.
Subsidy for the above-mentioned activities is given at
higher rates to fish farmers who belong to scheduled
tribes/scheduled castes. Financial assistance is also
provided for freshwater prawn seed hatchery, laboratory,
soil & water testing kits, integrated units for ornamental
fish and transportation of seed in hilly areas. The
expenditure towards developmental activities is being
shared on 75:25 basis between the Government of India
and State Governments. For UTs, Central Government
provides cent percent funding assistance.
5.4.2.3 During 2007-08, additional area of 26,413
hectare was brought under fish culture and 37,074
Fishers were trained in improved practices. The
scheme has benefited about 41406 persons. Due to
introduction of improved technology of fish farming
and the efforts of FFDAs, the national average
productivity of ponds and tanks covered under the
programme has reached a figure of 2500 kg/ha/
annum. Since inception of the scheme, till 2007-08,
about 7.47 lakh ha water area has been
brought under fish culture and 9.00 lakh
fishers have been trained in improved
practices of fish farming and the number
of beneficiaries covered under the
programme is about 12.79 lakh.
5.4.3 Development of
Brackishwater Aquaculture
5.4.3.1 With a view to provide technical,
financial and extension support to shrimp
farmers in the small scale sector, 39
Brackishwater Fish Farmers Development Agencies
(BFDAs) have been sanctioned in all the coastal
states and the UT of Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
During 2007-08, additional area of about 2338 ha
was brought under shrimp culture and 4888 fishers
were trained in improved practices.
5.4.3.2 Since inception of the scheme till 2007-08,
about 30,889 ha water area has been brought under
shrimp culture and 31,624 shrimp farmers have
been trained in improved practices of shrimp farming
and the number of beneficiaries covered under the
programme is about 25,664 numbers.
5.4.4 Progress of the Scheme during 2007-
08 and 2008-09
5.4.4.1 A sum of Rs.12.84 crore was released during
the financial year 2007-08. During 2008-09, an
A network of 429 Fish
Farmers Development
Agencies (FFDAs)
sanctioned covering all
the potential districts in
all the States and Union
Territory of Pondicherry.Till
2008-09, about 8.93 lakh
hectare water area brought
under scientific fish farming
through FFDAs. 9.56 lakh
fish farmers/fishermen
trained in improved practices
& 13.30 lakh persons
benefited till 2008-09.
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amount of Rs.13.60 crore has been released to the
various states and UTs for achieving the target of
covering 40,000 ha water area under fish culture &
training of 27,000 fish farmers.
5.5 Development of Marine Fisheries,
Infrastructure and Post-Harvest
Operations
5.5.1 Programmes for Development of
Marine Fisheries
5.5.1.1 The Department has continued to extend
financial assistance for the development of marine
sector to implement several central sector and
centrally sponsored schemes such as motorization of
traditional craft, assisting the small scale mechanized
sector by subsidizing the excise duty on fuel, setting up
of infrastructure for safe landing, berthing and post-
harvest operations etc. and thereby to improve the
socio economic conditions of traditional fishermen.
5.5.1.2 Based on Zero Based Budgeting
(ZBB) exercise, the ongoing schemes were
brought under a comprehensive scheme
since 10th Five Year Plan, titled as Centrally
Sponsored Scheme on Development
of Marine Fisheries, Infrastructure and
Post Harvest Operations with necessary
modifications. The scheme for 11th Five
Year Plan has three major components viz.
(i) Development of Marine Fisheries, (ii)
Development of Infrastructure and Post
Harvest Operations and (iii) Provisions for
taking up of Innovative Activities.
5.5.2 Component-wise Details of the
Scheme
5.5.2.1 Development of Marine Fisheries
5.5.2.1.1 Motorization of Traditional Craft:
Motorization of Traditional Craft, a production
oriented scheme was introduced during 7th Plan
with the objective of (i) technological upgradation
of traditional fishing sector, (ii) to help the fishermen
to reduce their physical strain and (iii) to extend the
range of their fishing operation primarily to increase
the quantum of fish catch, income and thereby to uplift
their socio-economic status. About 45,000 traditional
craft have been motorized so far since inception of
the scheme in Seventh Five Year Plan. The scheme
is continued during the 11th Five Year Plan with the
modification that the subsidy benefit will be extended
both for Out Board Motor (OBM) and In Board Motor
(IBM) of 8-10 HP. Under this component, 50% of the
unit cost is provided as subsidy subject to a maximum
of Rs.30,000/- per OBM/IBM, which is shared equally
between the Centre and State Governments. In case
of UTs, the Centre Government meets the entire
unit cost subsidy. An amount of Rs.66.10 lakh and
Rs.176.30 lakh were released to various States/UTs
during 2007-08 and 2008-09 respectively.
5.5.2.1.2 Safety of Fishermen at Sea: The
hazardous nature of sea fishing often results in loss
of life and fishing boats and implements, besides
injury and permanent impairment. Recent studies
have pointed out that calamities occur mostly due
to ill-equipped vessels and non-availability of an
early warning system on board. This component is
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intended to improve the sea safety to reduce loss of
human life and property at sea. Under this component,
subsidy is provided to the tune of 75 % of unit cost
of a kit consisting of GPS, communication equipment,
echo-sounder and search & rescue beacon. The
unit cost of these equipment together works out to
about Rs.1.50 lakh and 75% of which is provided as
subsidy. The component is implemented through State
Fisheries Federations/ Corporations and Panchayati
Raj Institutions.
5.5.2.1.3 Fishermen Development Rebate on HSD
oil: The scheme for reimbursement of Central Excise
Duty on HSD OIL used by fishing vessels below 20
meter length was introduced from 1990-91 onwards
with a view to help the small mechanized fishing
owners/operators to bring down the operational cost
of these vessels and thereby to encourage them
to increase the fishing days, fish catch and income.
Under the restructured scheme for 11
th
Plan, Central
rebate equivalent to 50 % of the Sales Tax relief
granted by the States/UTs on HSD oil used for fishing
purpose with central subsidy limited to Rs.3.00/litre of
HSD oil with ceiling of 500 litres per boat per month
during active fishing months. Subsidy is provided to
the vessels of size less that 20 meter, registered
before 10
th
Five Year Plan, which are owned by fishers
of Below Poverty Line (BPL) category. An amount
of Rs.1764.25 lakh and Rs.1500 lakh were released
to various States/UTs during 2007-08 and 2008-09
respectively under this component.
5.5.2.1.4 Introduction of Intermediate Craft of
Improved Design: Out of the estimated 3.9 million
tonnes of potential marine fisheries resources, about
3.00 million tones potential has been exploited. The
remaining about one million tonne potential exist mainly
in the deep sea and beyond the fishing capacity of
the small-scale fishing boats in the country. Adequate
number of appropriately designed boats would be
required to judiciously exploit the fishable potential
of the countrys Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
Accordingly, this component was included in the
macro scheme to acquire an appropriate design and
to provide the financial incentives to fishermen groups
to take up this new generation craft. This component
on multi-day intermediate class of resource specific
fishing vessels in the length range of about 18 meters
is to be implemented with a unit cost of Rs.60.00
lakh on which a subsidy equivalent to 10% of the
cost, restricted to Rs.6.00 lakh will be provided. This
component is implemented through States/UTs.
Prototype study of new intermediate vessel design
is undertaken through Central Institute of Fisheries
Nautical and Engineering Training (CIFNET).
5.5.2.1.5 Establishment of Operation of Vessel
Monitoring System: Vessel Monitoring System
(VMS) has been recognized as one of the important
management tools for monitoring, control and
surveillance of movement of fishing vessels in the
Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ). It is therefore, this
component has been continued during the 11
th
Plan
to establish and operate VMS to regulate operation of
fishing vessels in EEZ. Entire cost of such system will be
borne by Government of India. The Antrix Corporation,
Bangalore has developed software for VMS and
installed a 6.3 meter antenna system including pedestal
reflector etc. at the premises of Indian Coast Guard,
Porbandar, Gujarat. Civil work related to control station
has been completed and the Department has applied
for obtaining license for Mobile Satellite Service (MMS)
from Department of Telecommunication.
5.5.2.1.6 Promoting Fuel Effcient and Environment
Friendly Fishing Practices: This is a new component
introduced during the 11
th
Plan. Fishermen are using
the traditional fuels like kerosene, diesel and petrol for
operating their engines. These fuels not only pollute the
air but also slowly deteriorate the marine environment.
Further, the spiraling price of these conventional
fuels is making the fishing venture increasingly
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uneconomical. Shortage of kerosene through PDS
has already put burden on fishermen in certain states.
In order to overcome this, the LPG kit for use on the
out board motors is a recent development through
sustained R&D efforts. The results obtained from a
pilot study indicates positive factors such as reduced
wear and tear to the engines, lower cost of operation
and a substantial reduction in emissions. It is therefore
use of LPG kit in out board motors is encouraged to
undertake environment friendly fishing. Under this
component Central financial assistance to the tune
of 30% cost of LPG kit with a ceiling of Rs.10000/-
is provided to the beneficiaries. This component is
implemented through State Fisheries Federations/
Corporations and Panchayati Raj Institutions.
5.5.2.1.7 Management of Marine Fisheries: Over
capacity and over fishing are two identified major
factors contributing to resource depletion in marine
capture fisheries. Many parts of the world oceans have
their major commercial stock either totally depleted or
dangerously heading towards the point of depletion.
Unsustainable fishing practices, damage to marine
habitat and illegal, unregulated and unreported
(IUU) fishing are other major activities, which are
negatively impacting the stock levels. Maximization
of fish production and exports through various
developmental strategies were occupying the centre-
stage of our fisheries planning since independence.
Since the exploitation of fish resources in the territorial
waters have either reached the optimum level or
exceeded in certain instances, focus has to be shifted
to scientific management of our marine fisheries with
development of appropriate tools and techniques in
harmony with international guidelines in the matter.
This new component aims at initiating science-based
management of marine fisheries. The activities
undertaken under this component includes (i) to
conducting awareness programmes, (ii) to implement
Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries (CCRF),
(iii) capacity evaluation, (iv)to undertake community
out reach programmes on sustainable fisheries and
(v) production of Audio visuals on over fishing/over
capacity. The Government of India provides 100%
financial assistance to undertake these activities.
This component is implemented through States/UTs,
PRIs, Central Fishery Institutes, NGOs and Fishermen
Organizations/Societies.
5.5.2.2 Development of Infrastructure and Post
Harvest Operations
5.5.2.2.1 Establishment of Fishing Harbours & Fish
Landing Centers
5.5.2.2.1.1 Development of infrastructure facilities
for the fishery sector is one of the important factors
that contribute to augmenting marine fish production
and its exports. In order to meet the infrastructure
requirement of fisheries sector, a centrally sponsored
scheme, with the objective of providing infrastructure
facilities for safe landing and berthing of traditional
fishing craft, mechanized fishing vessels and deep sea
fishing vessels had been initiated in 1964. The facilities
created under the scheme are fishing harbours and
fish landing centres which includes breakwater, wharf,
jetty, dredging, reclamation, quay, auction hall, slipway,
workshop, net mending shed and other ancillary
facilities.
5.5.2.2.1.2 Since inception of the scheme, 7 major
fishing harbours, 61 minor fishing harbours and
190 fish landing centers have been taken up for
implementation in various coastal States/UTs.
Besides, 12 minor fishing harbours and 11 fish landing
centers have been taken up for repair and renovation/
modernization.
5.5.2.2.1.3 Since Tenth Five Year Plan, the scheme
has been merged with the CSS on Development of
Marine Fisheries, Infrastructure and Post harvest
Operations as a component on Establishment of
Since inception of the scheme
Development of Marine
Fisheries, Infrastructure and
Post Harvest Operations,
7 major fishing harbours,
61 minor fishing harbours
and 190 fish landing
centers have been taken
up for implementation in
various coastal States/UTs.
Besides, 12 minor fishing
harbours and 11 fish landing
centers have been taken up
for repair and renovation/
modernization.
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Fishing Harbours and Fish Landing Centres. The
Central financial assistance under this component is
provided to various implementing agencies consists
of (i) 75 % to Coastal States, Port Trust, Fishermen
Cooperative Societies/Organizations/Associations and
100 % to UTs for (a) construction of minor fishing
harbours and fish landing centres and (b)
upgradation/expansion/repair/renovation
of existing minor fishing harbours and
fish landing centres, (ii) 100 % assistance
to Coastal States, Port Trust, Fishermen
Cooperative Societies/Organizations/
Associations for construction of major
fishing harbours, including expansion/
modernization of existing major fishing
harbours and (iii) 50% assistance to
Private Entrepreneurs for construction
of major/minor fishing harbours and
fish landing centres on Build, Operate &
Transfer (BOT) basis.
5.5.2.2.1.4 During the financial years 2007-08 and
2008-09, Central financial assistance of Rs.2054.25
lakh and Rs.2828.70 lakh respectively was provided
to various beneficiary States and UTs for development
of fishing harbour and fish landing facilities.
5.5.2.2.2 Strengthening of Post Harvest
Infrastructure
5.5.2.2.2.1 The Central Sector Scheme implemented
till the end of 8
th
Five Year Plan was reintroduced
as a component under the CSS on Development of
Marine Fisheries, Infrastructure and Post Harvest
Operations for 10
th
Five Year Plan with view to create
necessary facilities to provide remunerative price to
the fish farmers for their produce and available fresh
fish at reasonable price to the consumers. Under this
scheme, State Fisheries Cooperative, Cooperative
Federation and primary cooperatives are assisted
in strengthening their marketing infrastructure to
minimize the post-harvest losses through ideal
marketing system. Since reintroduction of the scheme
during 10
th
Five Year Plan, 13 ice plants/cold storages,
45 fish retail outlets/kiosks, 31 insulated/refrigerated
vehicles were setup in the country.
5.5.2.2.2.2 The component under the ongoing plan
period consists of three sub-components namely (i)
Developing fish preservation and storage infrastructure,
(ii) Developing retail fish marketing infrastructure, (iii)
Assistance for fish transport infrastructure and (iv)
Development of Central Fish Markets in metros and
big cities. This programme is implemented through
Government Undertakings, Corporations, Federations,
Marketing boards, Cooperative Societies, Self Help
Groups, NGOs, Self Help Groups of Women, SHGs of SC/
ST, Private Companies owned by fishermen, SCs/STs.
5.5.2.2.2.3 Financial assistance to the tune of
Rs.179.123 lakh and Rs.186.22 lakh was released to
various beneficiaries during the financial years 2007-
08 and 2008-09 respectively.
5.5.2.2.3 Assistance for Maintenance of Dredging
of Fishing Harbours and Fish Landing
Centres.
5.5.2.2.3.1 In order to cater to the needs of safe
landing and berthing facilities for various categories of
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fishing vessels plying along the coast of the country,
fishing harbour and fish landing centre facilities
have been developed under the centrally sponsored
scheme in association with maritime states, Union
Territories and Port Trusts. Every fish harbour/fish
landing centre is subjected to siltation due to natural
phenomenon. Periodical maintenance dredging is
inevitable to keep the harbour/landing centre basin fit
for safe navigation.
5.5.2.2.3.2 Realizing the siltation problem faced by
existing fishing harbours and fish landing centres, a
Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger TSD Sindhuraj
has been procured under the Japanese Grant-in-aid
programme with an aid of Japanese Yen 1248.00
million. The dredger TSD Sindhuraj is the most ideal for
dredging in shallow waters. The ability of the dredgers
with 2.00 to 2.50 meters draft and 200 cubic meters
hopper capacity can remove siltation of about 2.00
lakh cubic meters annually.
5.5.2.2.3.3 The operation and maintenance
of the dredger has been carried out through
the Department of Ports, Government of
Kerala, for which the maintenance cost and
insurance etc. is borne by the Centre under
the scheme. Besides, central assistance to
the tune of 50% of the cost of dredging/
de-silting at existing fishing harbours and
fish landing centers has been provided to
various implementing agencies for dredging/
de-silting of existing fishing harbours and
fish landing centres. In case of Union Territories, 100%
cost of maintenance dredging is borne by the Union
Government.
5.5.2.3 Provision for Taking up of Innovative
Activities.
5.5.2.3.1 This is a new component introduced under
the CSS for 11
th
Five Year Plan Period. Under this
component financial assistance is provided for taking
innovative activities in marine fisheries/infrastructures,
human resource development, strengthening of
fisheries management, monitoring, evaluation, R&D
studies in fisheries.
5.5.2.4 Development of Deep Sea Fishing
5.5.2.4.1 On the basis of the guidelines issued
by the Depar tment during November, 2002 to
permit Indian Flag Vessels in the Indian Exclusive
Economic Zone, Indian companies are issued
Letters of Permission (LOPs) for impor t &
operation of resource specific vessels. By the end
of 2008-09, 74 deep sea fishing vessels belonging
to 18 Indian Companies/Firms are holding valid
LOPs and are authorized to fish in the Exclusive
Economic Zone (EEZ) of India beyond territorial
waters.
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5.5.3 Progress of the Scheme during 2007-
08 and 2008-09
5.5.3.1 Rs.41.49 crore was released during 2007-08
and Rs.49.56 crore has been released during 2008-
09 to the implementing agencies under the scheme
Development of Marine Fisheries, Infrastructure and
Post Harvest Operation.
5.6 National Scheme of Welfare
Programme of Fishermen
5.6.1 This scheme has the following four components:
-
(a) Development of Model Fishermen Villages;
(b) Group Accident Insurance for Active
Fishermen;
(c) Saving-cum-Relief and
(d) Training and Extension
5.6.1.1 Details of the components are as
under:
(i) Development of Model Fishermen Villages:
The objective of the component is to provide
basic civic amenities such as housing, drinking
water and construction of community hall for
fishermen. A fishermen village may consist of
not less than 10 houses. The villages would
be provided with tube wells at the rate of one
tube well for every 20 houses. For recreation
and common working place, a fishermen
village with at least 75 houses is eligible to
avail financial assistance for construction of a
community hall. Unit costs under the scheme
is Rs.50,000/- for a house, Rs.30,000/- for
the tube-well (Rs.35,000 for North Eastern
Region) and Rs.1,75,000/- for community hall.
The expenditure is shared equally between
central and state government. In case of
union territories, the expenditure is fully borne
by the Centre. The Government has increased
the unit cost for a fishermans house from
Rs.40,000/- to Rs.50,000/-.
(ii) Group Accident Insurance for Active
Fishermen: The objective of this component
is to provide insurance cover to fishermen
engaged actively in fishing. Such active
fishermen are insured for Rs.1,00,000/-
for one year against accidental death or
permanent total disability and Rs.50,000/- for
permanent partial disability. The upper limit
for insurance premium is Rs.30/- per head.
50% of the annual premium is subsidized
as grants in aid by the Centre and remaining
50% by State Governments. In case of a
Union Territory, 100% premium is borne
by Government of India. A single policy is
taken in respect of all those States/Union
Territories that are participating through
FISHCOPFED. The Government has decided
to increase the insured sum to Rs.1,00,000/-
against accidental death or permanent total
disability and Rs.50,000/- for permanent
partial disability. Accordingly, the upper limit
for insurance premium has been increased to
Rs.30/- per head which will be subsidized by
the Centre and the State on 50:50 basis.
(iii) Saving-cum-Relief: The objective of this
component is to provide financial assistance to
fishermen during lean fishing season. Under
this component, beneficiary has to contribute a
part of the earnings during non-lean months.
The monthly contribution of marine fishers is
Rs.75/- for eight months, while that of inland
fishers is Rs.50/- for nine months. A matching
amount is provided with equal contribution
from Central and State Governments and the
accumulated amount is distributed back to the
fisher in four/three equal installments at the
rate of Rs.300/- per month to marine/inland
fisher. In case of UTs, entire matching share
is borne by the central government. It has
been decided to implement this component
uniformly both for marine and inland fishers. A
contribution of Rs.600/- in 9 months of fishing
period would be made by fisherman and
Rs.1200/- would be contributed by the Centre
and the State on 50:50 basis. The total sum of
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Rs.1800/- would be distributed to fisherman
@ Rs.600/- per month for three months of
lean period.
(iv) Training and Extension: The main objective
of this component is to provide training to
fishery personnel so as to assist them in
undertaking fisheries extension programmes
effectively. The scheme provides assistance
to fisher folk in upgrading their skills. To
enhance training facilities, assistance is
also provided for setting up/upgradation of
training/awareness centres in states/union
territories. From the year 1999-2000, this
scheme is operated with 80 per cent central
assistance in case of States and 100 per cent
central assistance in case of union territories
and other organizations. Other components of
the scheme are to publish manuals to provide
adequate extension material, production of
video films on the technologies and its publicity,
to conduct meetings/workshops/seminars,
etc. of national importance. The scheme has
been merged with Welfare Programme for
Fishermen during 2005-06.
5.6.2 Progress of Scheme during 2007-08
and 2008-09
5.6.2.1 A sum of Rs.21.38 crore was released to
States/UTs/FISHCOPFED during 2007-08 to cover
about 1.08 lakh fishers under Saving-cum-Relief
component, for construction of 5807 houses, to cover
19.7 lakh fishermen under Group Accident Insurance
component and for training of fish farmers.
5.6.2.2 During 2008-09, a sum of Rs.25.17 crore
has been released to States/UTs/FISHCOPFED to
cover about 3.55 lakh fishers under Saving-cum-
Relief component, to construct 8,666 houses for
fishers, to cover 33.2 lakh fishers under Group
Accident Insurance, establishment of three
training-cum-awareness centre and training of
3,580 fishermen.
5.6.2.3 The Government of India has approved the
continuation of the National Scheme of Welfare of
Fishermen during the 11th Five Year Plan with an
outlay of Rs.180.00 crore. The Government has also
approved change in the pattern of funding for the
North-Eastern States from 50:50 to 75:25 between
the Centre and North-Eastern State to give impetus to
development in these States in respect of the above
1st three components.
5.7 Strengthening of Database and
Geographical Information System
of the Fisheries Sector
5.7.1 The central sector scheme on Strengthening
of Database and Information Networking for Fisheries
Sector is under implementation with 100% central
assistance. The scheme consists of the following
major components:
(i) Sample survey for estimation of inland
fishery resources and their potential and fish
production.
(ii) Census on marine fisheries
(iii) Catch assessment survey for inland and marine
fisheries
(iv) Development of GIS
(v) Assessment of fish production potential in
coastal areas
(vi) Evaluation Studies/professional services
5.7.2 Details of the components are as
under:
(i) Sample survey for estimation of inland
fshery resources and their potential and
fsh production: Sample survey to prepare
benchmark estimates of inland fish production
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along with potential of inland fish production will
be conducted once during initial year of 11th
Five Year Plan with suitable sampling design so
that the required estimates with standard error
can be computed states/UT wise, as well as
the pooled estimate at All India Level. The task
has been assigned to Central Inland Fisheries
Research Institute (CIFRI). It is proposed to
conduct pilot study in 20 districts in 3-4 States.
(ii) Census on Marine Fisheries: For planning
developmental programmes in marine fisheries
sector, information such as number of fishing
villages, landing centres, fishermen population,
active fishermen, fishing crafts and gears in
different maritime states of India is essential.
Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute
(CMFRI) has been collecting, processing and
disseminating vital information on exploited
marine fishery resources of the country since
its inception in 1947. The last census was
conducted in 2005 and the next census will be
conducted in 2010.
(iii) Catch Assessment Surveys for Inland &
Marine Fisheries: Resource and catch
assessment for inland and marine fisheries
based on scientific sampling techniques
developed by CIFRI for former and CMFRI for
later. During 2007-12, all States are to be
covered for assessment of resources and
catch under ponds, tanks and reservoirs.
(iv) Development of Geographical Information
System of the Fisheries Sector: The
development of GIS has been entrusted to
Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute
(CIFRI), Barrackpore. Initially satellite
imageries were obtained from IRS-1D for post
monsoon period from NRSA for assessment of
shape and size of the water bodies. Later,
it was decided to merge the component of
census of inland fisheries with the component
on Development of GIS. Under modified
methodology, the Geographical Information
System (GIS) of the Inland Waterbodies will be
developed by CIFRI, Barrackpore, using LISS-
III images of resolution 5.8 meter in multiple
spectral bands for pre and post monsoon
seasons covering the entire country and LISS-
IV images in Black & White in two seasons for
the states of West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh,
Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Ground
truthing for waterbodies of above 10 hectare
in 30 % of the districts will be carried out.
During Ground truthing, information on various
parameters such as type of waterbodies, water
spread area, water retention, utilization for
fishery, etc. would also be collected, which will
be further superimposed in the GIS. With this
modified technology, cost of the project has
been increased to Rs.758.24 lakh. Potential
areas will be highlighted on the maps for future
planning and development. A geo-referenced
fishery data base management system will be
evolved and the information will be linked and
networked for the users. Mapping of water
bodies for post-monsoon period has been
completed for all the states and the work of
pre-monsoon period is in progress.
(v) Assessment of Fish Production Potential
in Coastal Areas: National Committee
on implementation of Code of Conduct for
Responsible Fisheries (CCRF) recommended
for assessment and revalidation of fisheries
resources potential for coastal areas. It
is essential that data on different species
harvested from brackishwater aquaculture
farms should be included to arrive at correct
production data. A proper methodology would
be evolved for collecting this information
through farmers/collection centres/processing
plants and task of survey for potential
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estimation may be assigned to either CIFRI or
state Governments. The budget provision for
2009-2010 is Rs.15 lakh.
(vi) Evaluation Studies/Professional Services:
It is necessary to get evaluation study
conducted time to time to assess progress
of the scheme or a particular component
of the Scheme. Expertise also need to be
engaged for supervision of ongoing scheme
as professional services. A budget provision
of Rs.15 lakh is kept for Evaluation Studies/
Professional Services during the Eleventh Five
Year Plan. The budget provision for 2009-
2010 is Rs.1 lakh
5.7.3 Progress of the scheme during 2007-
08 and 2008-09
5.7.3.1 A sum of Rs.2.53 crore was released for the
year 2007-08 and a sum of Rs. 2.47 crore has been
released during 2008-09 under the scheme.
5.8 Assistance to Fisheries Institutes
5.8.1 Central Institute of Fisheries, Nautical and
Engineering Training (CIFNET), Kochi
5.8.1.1 Central Institute of Fisheries, Nautical &
Engineering Training (CIFNET) was established in
1963 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of
India at Cochin. Further two units of the institute were
set up at Chennai and at Visakhapatnam. The primary
objective of the institute is to make available sufficient
number of trained operatives for fishing vessels and
technicians for shore establishments.
5.8.1.2 The institute conducts various courses including
(i) four year degree course Batchelor of Fishery
Science (Nautical Science) approved and affiliated by
Cochin University of Science & Technology recognized
by UGC; (ii) Two Trade courses, Vessel Navigator &
Marine Fitter of duration of two years, approved by
the Ministry of Labour, affiliated to National Council
for Vocational Training (NCBT) and (iii) short term
training programmes for the benefit of students from
professional colleges, sister organizations, fisheries
departments of the State Govt. etc.
5.8.1.3 During 2007-08 and 2008-09, 96 persons
and 95 persons were trained respectively in these
two main training courses. In addition, 762 and
904 candidates were trained in short-term training
programmes for sponsored/ departmental candidates
in fishing technology, gear technology, marine
engineering etc. during the said years.
5.8.1.4 Expenditure to the tune of Rs.4.39 crore and
Rs.7.02 crore were incurred during 2007-08 and
2008-09 respectively.
5.8.2 National Institute of Fisheries Post
Harvest, Technology & Training
(NIFPHATT), Cochin.
5.8.2.1 The Integrated Fisheries Project was renamed
by the Government of India in 2008 as National
Institute of Fisheries Post Harvest Technology &
Training. The mandate of the Institute is as under:
l Technology development and transfer to
beneficiaries consisting of rural fishermen
community, small-scale industries and Export
Processing Houses through consultancy and
job work.
l Value added product development by way
of process and product diversification from
all varieties of fish including low value, un-
conventional species and seasonally abundant
fishes.
l Imparting training in the field of post harvest
technology, refrigeration technology, Quality
control and value added products.
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l Providing consultancies and training for
rural development programmes/women
empowerment programmes in fish processing,
supporting local fish farmers, self help groups
of fisher community, fishermens co-operative
societies functioning and Panchayati Raj
Institution.
l Popularization and test marketing of value
added products of all fish varieties including
low value, un-conventional species and
seasonally abundant fishes.
l Extension, popularization and test marketing
of value added products to new areas
and develop market in all states in phased
manner with added attention to rural areas
enthusing entrepreneurs to enter into sea
food processing industry.
5.8.2.2 During 2007-08, 124.13 tonnes of fish
were processed and 116.27 tonnes of fish were
marketed. During the year 2008-09, the Institute has
processed 221.89 tonnes of fish including job work
for outside parties and sold 139.15 tonnes of fish and
fish products through stalls, mobile units, contractor
sales etc valued at Rs.60.77 lakh. The Institute has
imparted training to a total of 523 trainees in various
disciplines during the year 2008-09 and generated
revenue of Rs.99.76 lakh from all sources.
5.8.2.3 Expenditure to the tune of Rs.1.40 crore
and Rs.1.94 crore were incurred during 2007-08 and
2008-09 respectively.
5.8.3 Fishery Survey of India (FSI)
5.8.3.1 The Fishery Survey of India (FSI) is responsible
for survey and assessment of marine fishery resources
of the Indian EEZ with its headquarter at Mumbai. The
FSI has six operational bases at Mumbai, Mormugao
and Kochi along the West Coast, Chennai and
Visakhapatnam along the east coast and Port Blair in
the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. A total of 13 ocean
ongoing survey vessels are deployed for fisheries
resources survey and monitoring. Besides resources
surveys, the FSI monitors the fishery resources for
the purpose of regulation and management, makes
an assessment of suitability of different types of craft
and gear for deep-sea and oceanic fishing, imparting
in-vessel training to CIFNET/Polytechnic trainees,
disseminates information on fishery resources through
various media to the fishing community, industry,
other end users, etc. The survey fleet of the Institute
undertakes bottom trawl survey, midwater/columnar
resources survey and long line survey for demersal,
columnar and oceanic tunas and allied resources as
well as for oceanic sharks.
5.8.3.2 During the period 2007-08 and 2008-09, the
survey vessels collectively had 1624 fishing days and
1480 fishing days respectively, expending a total fishing
effort of 4365 hours and 2989 hours and operated
277735 hooks and 254178 hooks respectively.
5.8.3.3 Expenditure to the tune of Rs.28.13 crore and
Rs.31.81 crore were incurred during 2007-08 and
2008-09 respectively.
5.8.3.4 The institute has procured two monofilament
long liners in 2005 in replacement of two
decommissioned vessels. These vessels, provided
with facilities for carrying out scientific work on board,
are utilized for demonstrating the monofilament
fishing technology to fishermen apart from carrying
out survey of the oceanic tuna resources.
5.8.4 Central Institute of Coastal Engineering
for Fishery (CICEF), Bangalore
5.8.4.1 The Central Institute of Coastal Engineering
for Fishery (CICEF) formerly known as office of the
Pre-Investment Survey of Fishing Harbours (PISFH),
a subordinate office under the Ministry of Agriculture,
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Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and
Fisheries, was established in January 1968, under
technical and manpower assistance from the Food
and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United
Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The main
objectives of establishing this Institute were to identify
potential fishery harbour sites existing all along the
coastline of the Country for the development of fishery
harbours, to undertake engineering and economic
investigations for the selected fishery harbour sites
and prepare techno-economic feasibility reports
(TEFR). The office of PISFH was renamed as CICEF in
August 1983 and additional mandates were entrusted
to undertake reconnaissance surveys for selection of
suitable sites existing in all the maritime states for the
development of brackishwater shrimp culture farms.
The broad objectives of this Institute are as follows:
l Identification of suitable sites for the
development of fishery harbours
fish landing centres and
brackishwater shrimp culture
farms.
l To undertake engineering
and economic investigations,
preparation of TEFRs for the
development of fishery harbours,
fish landing centres, brackishwater
shrimp culture projects.
l To assist the Department of
Animal Husbandry, Dairying and
Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture,
Government of India in monitoring the
progress of construction of ongoing fishery
harbours and brackishwater shrimp culture
projects being developed under Centrally
Sponsored Scheme.
5.8.4.2 This Institute, till the end of the end of March
2009 has carried out engineering and economic
investigations for the development of fishery harbours
and fish landing centres at 78 sites and prepared TEFRs
for 77 sites. This Institute has also reconnoitred about
66,200 ha., of brackishwater area and engineering
investigations were carried out over 15,600 ha.,
in all the maritime states for the development of
brackishwater shrimp culture projects.
5.9 National Fisheries Development
Board
5.9.1 National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB)
was set up in September 2006 with its head quarter
at Hyderabad to realize the untapped potential of
fisheries sector in inland and marine fish capture,
culture, processing & marketing of fish, and over
all growth of fisheries sector with the application of
modern tools of research & development including
biotechnology for optimizing production and
productivity from fisheries.
5.9.2 The activities of the Board is focused towards
increasing the fish production of the country to a
level of 10.3 million tonnes, to double the exports
from Rs.7,000 crore to Rs.14,000 crore and provide
employment to an extent of 3.5 million person
by extending assistance to various agencies for
implementation of activities under inland, brackish
water and marine sectors. It will propagate a
platform for public-private partnership for fisheries
NFDB aims at realizing
the untapped potential of
fisheries sector in inland and
marine fish capture, culture,
processing & marketing of
fish, and over all growth
of fisheries sector with the
application of modern tools
of research & development
including biotechnology for
optimizing production and
productivity form fisheries.
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5.9.3 Objectives of the National Fisheries
Development Board are:
(i) To bring major activities relating to fisheries
and aquaculture for focused attention and
professional management;
(ii) To coordinate activities pertaining to
fisheries undertaken by different Ministries/
Departments in the Central Government and
also coordinate with the State/Union Territory
Governments;
(iii) To improve production, processing, storage,
transport and marketing of the products and
culture fisheries;
(iv) To achieve sustainable management and
conservation of natural aquatic resources
including the fish stocks;
(v) To apply modern tools of research
and development including
biotechnology for optimizing
production and productivity form
fisheries;
(vi) To provide modern infrastructure
mechanisms for fisheries and
ensure their effective management
and optimum utilization;
(vii) To generate substantial
employment;
(viii) To train and empower women in
the fisheries sector; and
(ix) To enhance contribution of fish
towards food and nutritional security.
5.9.4 Achievements of the National Fisheries
Development Board:
(i) Construction of SPF P. monodon
Multiplication Centre: Rs.218 lakh was
released in 2008-09 for setting up of SPF
P. Monodon shrimp Multiplication Centre at
Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh to produce
3 billion Specific Pathogen Free seed per year.
Land has been acquired and the implementation
will be initiated.
(ii) Jump-Start Programme: Without waiting
for the construction of Multiplication Center,
a Jump-Start Programme was started. So
far 102.23 lakh seeds have been supplied
to farmers in the coastal districts of Andhra
Pradesh and the progress of demonstrations
found satisfactory.
(iii) Reservoir Fisheries Development:
Rs.3558 lakh was released in 2008-09 to 13
States for seed stocking in 2106 reservoirs
covering an area of 7.95 lakh ha. with 44.96
lakh fish fingerlings.
(iv) Cage culture of Sea bass in open seas:
Financial assistance has been extended
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to CMFRI, Kochi to set up 14 units of open
sea cage culture demonstrations along the
maritime States (4 units in Andhra Pradesh,
1 unit in Gujarat, 2 units each in Karnataka,
Kerala, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu and one
unit in Orissa) for undertaking culture of Asian
sea bass, marine ornamentals, Lobsters,
mullets, pearl spot, pompfrets and marine
shrimp. Seed stocking in 8 cages has been
completed and stocking in other cages is in
progress. The entire management of cages
in the sea is performed through fishermen
group/scientists/villagers.
(v) Asian Sea bass demonstration farms
through CIBA: Financial assistance has been
provided to Central Institute of Brackishwater
Aquaculture (CIBA), Chennai towards Asian
Seabass, Lates calcarifer farming in the
pond culture system to demonstrate the
techno-economic viability of Asian Seabass-
farming in selected farmers ponds in Andhra
Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra by
using the indigenous low cost feed. Stocking
of Seabass seeds has been completed.
(vi) L. vannami culture - Support for
establishment of quarantine facility at
Chennai: NFDB in association with the Coastal
Aquaculture Authority (CAA), Marine Products
Export Development Authority (MPEDA) and
Central Institute of Brackish water Aquaculture
(CIBA) is establishing an Aquatic Animal
Quarantine Facility at Chennai for regulated
import of SPF- L. vannamei brood stock.
The Board has extended financial assistance
of Rs.1.00 crore to Rajiv Gandhi Centre for
Aquaculture, a unit of MPEDA, Ministry of
Commerce & Industry, Government of India,
Kochi for setting up of Aquatic Quarantine
facilities at Neelankarai, Chennai.
(vii) Domestic Marketing: NFDB has
extended financial assistance of Rs.75
lakh in the form of equity and Rs.100
lakh in the form of grant to the Tamil Nadu
Fisheries Development Corporation Ltd.
for the development of domestic market
in India. Assistance of Rs.46 lakh has
also been extended to West Bengal for
establishment of 2 fish dressing centres.
(viii) Tuna processing unit: An amount
of Rs.185 lakh was released to the National
Institute for Fisheries Technology and Training
(NIFPHATT), Cochin for the establishment of a
common facility centre for export processing
of Sashimi grade tuna at NIFPHATT, Vizag.
Rs.155 lakh was also released to Sassondock
Matudyog Sahakara Sanstha for processing of
tuna and other fishes in Maharashtra.
(ix) Infrastructure for post harvest processing:
NFDB has extended financial assistance
of Rs.104 lakh for development of Karwar
fishing harbour of Uttara Kannada district of
Karnataka.
(x) HRD programmes: In order to enhance the
skills of the functionaries of State Fisheries
Departments in project designing, project
management and financial management,
NFDB has provided financial assistance of
Rs.8.55 lakh to Administrative Staff College of
India (ASCI), Hyderabad towards the Training
Needs Assessment (TNA) to identify the gaps
in fisheries and development of fisheries.
First batch of training was completed (15th to
19th December, 2008). During 2008-09, 121
officers of Department of Fisheries of various
states were trained at MANAGE on Extension
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(xi) Construction of offce complex: An amount
of Rs.5.86 crore was released to CPWD for
construction of office complex at Rajendra
Nagar, Hyderabad. An MoU has been signed
between NFDB and CPWD. Works are in
progress.
5.9.5 Budget proposed for the year 2006-2012 is
Rs.1550.00 crore. In the year 2007-08 and 2008-09
Rs.50.00 crore and Rs.46.90 crore were released to
achieve the intended objectives.
5.10 Coastal Aquaculture Authority
5.10.1 The Coastal Aquaculture Authority
(CAA) was established under the Coastal
Aquaculture Authority Act, 2005 and
notified vide Gazette Notification dated
22nd December, 2005. The main
objective of the Authority is to regulate
coastal aquaculture activities in coastal
areas in order to ensure sustainable
development without causing damage to
the coastal environment. The Authority
is empowered to make regulations
for the construction and operation of
aquaculture farms in coastal areas,
inspection of farms to ascertain their environmental
impact, registration of aquaculture farms, fixing
standards for inputs and effluents, removal or
demolition of coastal aquaculture farms, which cause
pollution etc
5.10.2 Activities of the Authority
5.10.2.1 One of the major tasks accomplished by
the CAA was the registration of shrimp farms on
the recommendations of the State and District Level
Committees constituted for this purpose. During the
financial year 2008-09, the Authority has conducted
six regular meetings, in addition to five other meetings
/ workshop. Besides clearing the applications for
registration, the Authority discussed many vital issues
such as norms for registration of hatcheries, antibiotic
residues in shrimp, standards for probiotics and feed,
High Tide Line (HTL) and Inter Tidal areas, Environment
Impact Assessment, stocking density etc.
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CHAPTERS - 6 to 9
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 After the removal of quantitative restrictions on
various livestock products, the Department amended
the Livestock Importation Act, 1898 bringing all the
livestock products under its purview for the purpose
of regulating their imports. Accordingly, Notifications
No.655 (E) dated 07.07.2001 for livestock products,
No. 1043 (E) dated 16.10.2001 for fishery products
and No.1175 (E) dated 27.11.2001 for Grand Parent
Stock of poultry were issued making it mandatory
to import all livestock products and Grand Parent
Stock of Poultry against Sanitary Import Permit
(SIP). On 28.03.2008 vide Notification No.794
(E), the Department has further amended the
Notification No.655 (E) dated 07.07.2001 where by
it has categorized the livestock products requiring
SIP, the products that may be cleared on the basis
of No Objection from the Animal Quarantine and
Certification Services and the products which require
neither SIP nor No Objection. The SIP is issued after
conducting a risk analysis on the basis of disease
situation of the exporting country vis--vis disease
situation of this country.
6.2 Procedure for Imports
6.2.1 The Department processes proposals for
import/export/manufacturing/marketing received
from various state governments/farms/organizations.
TRADE MATTERS
After consideration of the proposals by a Committee
on Trade & Investment Matters, the Departments
views are communicated to the Directorate General of
Foreign Trade (DGFT)/Drugs Controller of India (DCI)
for issue of necessary import license. The meeting
of the said Committee under the Chairmanship of the
Animal Husbandry Commissioner is held regularly
every month. A total of 15 meetings of the Committee
were held and 183 No Objection Certificates issued
to various firms/organizations and State Governments
in 2008-09.
6.2.2 A Committee on Risk Analysis has been
constituted under the Chairmanship of the Animal
Husbandry Commissioner with all the Joint Secretaries
as its members. After thorough examination of the
applications by technical experts of the Department,
these are examined by the Risk Analysis Committee for
either rejecting the application or issuing SIP. 1923
Sanitary Import Permits have been issued in 2008-09
to import various livestock products including fisheries
products.
6.2.3 The Department has put in place a system
of submission of on-line applications for issue of
Sanitary Import Permit to various firms/organizations
engaged in activities of import of livestock and
livestock products. The procedure for applying on-
line for Sanitary Import Permits is available on the
website (www.dadf.gov.in) of the Department.
1923 Sanitary Import
Permits have been issued in
2008-09 to import various
livestock products including
fisheries products.
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7.1 The Department of Animal Husbandry,
Dairying & Fisheries is implementing various Central
Sector and Centrally Sponsored Schemes, mainly
aimed at strengthening the infrastructure of the
State Governments for the development of livestock,
dairying & fisheries sectors. None of the schemes,
except Welfare Programme for Fishermen, is directly
beneficiary-oriented. A large population of the
country belonging to the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled
Tribes and other weaker sections of the society and
women are engaged in activities in the livestock and
fisheries sectors. As a corollary, the various
SPECIAL COMPONENT PLAN (SCP)
AND TRIBAL SUB-PLAN (TSP)
schemes implemented by the Depar tment benefit
these sections of the society. Since, none of the
schemes implemented by the Depar tment, except
welfare programme for fishermen, is directly
beneficiary oriented, it has not been possible
for the Depar tment to maintain a record of the
number of people belonging to the Scheduled
Cates, Scheduled Tribes and women benefiting from
these schemes. Keeping in view the nature of the
schemes, the State Governments/Implementing
Agencies have also not been maintaining such a
record.
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8.1 Women in Animal Husbandry,
Dairying & Fisheries
8.1.1 The Department does not have any specific
scheme designated for empowerment of women.
However, the Department has always emphasized
on providing benefits to women engaged in animal
husbandry, dairying & fisheries.
8.1.2 In the Animal Husbandry sector, men and
women work hand in hand with certain activities like
feeding the animals, milking of animals etc. mostly
performed by women. However, role of both men
and women are complementary in the field of animal
husbandry and it is not possible to segregate the
functions into specific grouping.
8.1.3 Women have been at the fore-front of dairy
cooperative movement, which was initially carried
under the Operation Flood Programme and later also
under the Intensive Dairy Development Programme
implemented by the Government.
8.1.4 In the Poultry Sector, especially in the scheme
EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN
for promotion of rural poultry, it has been felt that as
rural poultry is an income supplementing scheme and
mostly implemented by women, emphasis in training
should be given to women.
8.1.5 Similarly, in the scheme for conservation
of breeds, the conservation of sheep, goat and
small ruminants are directed towards sectors in
which women are being identified to take up such
schemes.
8.1.6 Women are actively involved in allied fisheries
activities like fish seed collection, fishing of juvenile
fishes, collection of mussels, edible oysters, sea
weeds, fish marketing, fish processing and product
development etc. Training, micro finance, organizing
them into groups and capacity building are the thrust
areas for enhancing their involvement and participation
in the fishery sector.
8.1.7 Schemes/Programmes implemented by the
Department have been beneficial to women. All the
States/Union Territories have been requested to
maintain record in this regard.
In India, food consumption
basket is also diversified
in favour of non-food grain
items like milk, meat, egg
and fish. Women play a big
role in value addition and
marketing of these items.
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9.1 International Memberships
9.1.1 This Department is a regular member of the
following International Organizations related to animal
health and fisheries:
a) Office International des Epizooties (OIE), Paris,
France.
b) Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC),
Seychelles - an organization under FAO.
c) Animal Production and Health Commission for
the Asia and the Pacific (APHCA), Bangkok,
Thailand - an organization under FAO.
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
d) Bay of Bengal Project/Inter Governmental
Organization (IGO) on Fisheries- an
organization under FAO.
e) International Dairy Association (since 2007).
9.1.2 India is a permanent member of the Office
International des Epizooties (O.I.E.), Paris, France,
an International Organization responsible for setting
Animal Health standards. India was so far making
Annual Contribution/Membership fee to OIE as 3rd
Category member country till 2008. However, from
the year 2009, India is making Annual Contribution/
Membership fee to OIE as 2nd Category member.
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CHAPTER - 10
SPECIAL LIVESTOCK AND FISHERIES
SECTORS PACKAGE FOR SUICIDE
PRONE DISTRICTS OF ANDHRA
PRADESH, MAHARASHTRA,
KARNATAKA AND KERALA
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10.1 A number of districts in the states of Andhra
Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Kerala have
seen higher incidence of suicide by farmers due to
economic distress. There are 31 such identified
districts (16 in Andhra Pradesh, 6 in Maharashtra,
6 in Karnataka and 3 in Kerala). In order to provide
economic relief to the farming population in these
districts, this Department is implementing a special
livestock and fisheries sectors package, which has
following components:
(a) Induction of high yielding milch animals:
It has been decided to induct 1000 high
yielding milch animals per district per year
so that small and marginal farmers who are
more vulnerable to economic distress may
have an alternate source of income. For
this, the farmers are provided subsidy to the
extent of 50% of the cost of purchase of
animals, with balance coming through loan
from banks, for which NABARD provides
adequate refinance. Thus, a total of 3,000
high yielding milch animals would be inducted
in each of the affected districts over a period
of three years that is from 2006-07 to 2008-
09. The period for implementation of the
non-credit component of the Package has
been extended by 2 more years that is up to
30
th
September 2011. The average cost of a
high yielding milch animal is Rs.30,000 per
SPECIAL LIVESTOCK AND FISHERIES
SECTORS PACKAGE FOR SUICIDE
PRONE DISTRICTS OF ANDHRA
PRADESH, MAHARASHTRA,
KARNATAKA AND KERALA
animal (including shed). The Government of
India provides the subsidy component. The
State Governments decide the breed(s) of
animals that may be purchased. Purchasing
milch animals with calf at foot (age within
one month) is the ideal time for buying
milch animals so that benefits of major part
of the lactation is available to the farmer.
Pregnant animals will not be purchased,
as the beneficiary farmers cannot afford
to take any risk. It is suggested that a
team of three persons viz., the beneficiary,
local veterinarian and a representative of
the District Administration or bank may
purchase the animals. Beneficiary will seek
out an animal for purchase, which would
be inspected by the aforesaid team. If the
team approves the selection, the animal will
be tagged and vaccinated. The bank will pay
the purchase price directly to the seller. Each
identified beneficiary will be provided with
two animals. One animal will be purchased
initially and the second animal after six to
seven months of the purchase of the first
animal so that lactation cycle is staggered
with continuous milk production and income
generation. Induction of cattle in excess
of 1000 per district per year by utilizing
savings is also allowed. Beneficiary may use
the entire subsidy amount of Rs. 30,000/-
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for purchase of two milch animals, without
making any investment on the animal shed,
if he/she already has the required shed.
(b) Calf rearing programme: Induction of 1000
high yielding milch animals per district per
year for three years will also result in induction
of 500 female calves per district in each of
these years. As the farmers in the identified
districts may not be able to meet the rearing
cost of the calves, it has been decided to
provide 50% subsidy on their rearing cost of
the calf animals for a period of one year. The
cost of rearing, including milk, feed, fodder
and health cover is assessed at Rs.40/-per
animal per day. 50% subsidy will be borne by
the Government of India.
(c) Providing cattle / buffalo breeding
services: The National Project for Cattle &
Buffalo Breeding (NPCBB) is already being
implemented in the four States. It has been
decided to extend the cattle/buffalo breeding
services, free of cost, to all the breedable
cattle and buffaloes in the 31 districts and
intensify them through door-to-door services.
This relaxation is applicable only once for every
animal in these districts. Further it has also
been decided to cover 70% of the breedable
animals once by estrus synchronization. The
cost of providing AI services at the doorstep
was fixed at Rs.450 per animal (assuming
three inseminations per successful conception)
in 2006, which was reduced to Rs.300/- per
animal in 2007. The saving of Rs.150 /- per
animal was to be used to meet the additional
requirement for estrus synchronization as
the cost had increased from Rs.500 per
animal to Rs.650 per animal in 2007. The
permissible cost of estrus synchronization
has been increased from Rs.650/- to Rs.750
for Protocol I and Rs.800 for Protocol II. The
savings achieved by exercising economy in
the implementation of the AI coverage can
be utilized for supply of mineral mixture and
kits for detection, preservation and control of
mastistis. Taking up de-worming and provision
of urea molasses blocks as a substitute for
estrus synchronization is also allowed to
bring animals into fertile heat. The funds
requirement for implementing this component
will be provided by the Government of India
under the NPCBB.
(d) Provision of health care to dairy animals:
The farmers in the affected districts may not be
able to afford the expense involved in proper
health care of the high yielding cows/buffaloes.
It has been decided to provide health care
services in respect of animals inducted for
a period of one year, which is estimated at
Rs.300 per animal per year. This is borne by
the Government of India under the centrally
sponsored scheme Assistance to States
for Control of Animal Diseases. Additional
animals inducted under the package may also
be extended health cover for a period of one
year, without involving any additional financial
implication.
(e) Establishment of milk chilling units: It
is necessary to provide chilling centres for
holding the milk to facilitate procurement. It
has been decided to provide necessary funds
under this package to set up chilling centres
for every 10,000 - 12,000 litres of milk
producing cluster of dairy units. Funds would
be provided by the Government of India from
the outlay for the centrally sponsored scheme
Intensive Dairy Development Programme
(IDDP) to establish 50 chilling units over a
period of five years. As per existing norms,
funds under the IDDP can be provided for
only those districts which were not covered
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by Operation Flood or in which expenditure
under OF was less than Rs.50 lakh. It has been
decided to waive these conditions in respect
of these 31 districts.
(f) Feed and fodder supply programme: The
high yielding milch animals (average milk
production - 10Kg./day) need about 14 to 15
Kgs. of balanced feed and fodder per day, which
can be processed and compressed into a block.
Such blocks can be produced commercially by
establishment of fodder block making units. The
blocks can be easily transported and stored in
banks and supplied to the farmers on a weekly/
fortnightly basis. Daily requirement of 31,000
high yielding cows and buffaloes comes to
31,000 fodder blocks (14-15Kg. each). For
feeding of such blocks, 25% of the cost of
Rs.100 for each block are provided as subsidy
by the Central Govt.
(g) Establishment of fodder block making
units: It has been decided to establish fodder
block making units in the affected districts,
where adequate quantity of crop residues, dry
fodder etc. are available. The fodder blocks
produced by such units may be balanced
to provide the requisite nutrients, including
vitamins and minerals for high yielding cows.
The feed- fodder blocks are also convenient
for transportation and storage. At present, a
subsidy of 25% is provided for establishment
of a plant costing about Rs.85 lakh with a
production capacity of 30 tonnes of feed-
fodder block per day. In relaxation, it has
now been decided to increase the subsidy to
50% to attract entrepreneurs of such plants
and establish 20 units in the suicide prone
districts. Provision of feed concentrate as an
option for fodder blocks is also allowed in view
of the farmers preference for concentrate
feed readily available in the market. In place
of 10 fodder block making units involving
a financial outlay of Rs.4.26 crore for the
entire period of package, two fodder block
making units at a cost of Rs.85 lakh per unit
may be established and the remaining funds
of Rs.3.41 crore may be utilized for setting
up 100 mini feed mixing plants at a cost of
Rs.6.5 lakh per unit approximately, providing
subsidy of 50 % to the beneficiary. Further,
re-appropriation of funds from the component
Fodder Block Making Units to other activities
or for up-gradation of existing cattle feed
plants, is allowed provided the feed produced
in such cattle feed plants is supplied to the
animals inducted under the Special Package
at a subsidized rate.
(h) Fisheries Programme: It has also been
decided to provide farmers in the 31 districts
with an opportunity for supplementary income
through fisheries by development/creation of
water bodies. A fisheries programme, initially
in 100 ha. area in each of these 31 districts,
may be taken up under the existing scheme
Development of Freshwater Aquaculture. The
scheme provides assistance for construction of
ponds and input costs for the first year. As per
norms, the capital cost per hectare comes to
Rs.2.00 lakh and input costs Rs.30,000. It has
been decided to double the existing subsidy of
20% in the case of general category farmers
and 25% for SC/ST farmers to 40% and 50%
respectively. As against the existing provision of
sharing of subsidy in the ratio of 75: 25 between
the Centre and the States, cent percent subsidy
for the farmers in these districts will be borne by
the Central Government. Renovation and repair
of ponds is also permissible activity under this
component.
(i) Conducting Fertility Camp: It may not
be necessary to take recourse to estrus
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synchronization to bring animals into fertile
heat. Some of the animals suffering from sub-
fertile conditions may be brought into heat with
minor interventions such as provision of micro
mineral supplements, fat-soluble vitamins
and antibiotic therapy at an average cost of
Rs.150/- per animal. In this manner, more
number of female animals can be made fertile
by spending less than the cost of hormonal
treatment for estrus synchronization.
Funds made available for breeding services
component of the Special Package may be
utilized for the purpose.
(j) Pregnant Animal Feeding Programme: It
provides for provision of nutritional support to
animals in later stages of pregnancy from sixth
month onwards by giving one kg. of cattle feed
per day. The feeding programme for pregnant
animals in their late pregnancy will lead to
higher milk yield following calving. Further,
provision of one dose of anti-helmentic
during third trimester of pregnancy and one
dose during the first week after parturition
to improve the milk production capacity of
the animals has also been approved. Funds
for the purpose at the rate of Rs.1,010/- per
animal may be met from the savings available
for breeding component of the package.
(k) Introduction of goatery, piggery, poultry
and sheep farming: In order to provide
additional avenues of generating subsidiary
income to the affected population in the
identified districts, goatery, piggery, poultry and
sheep farming have also been included in the
Special Package. The identified beneficiaries
may select these options depending on local
conditions. The details of goatery, piggery,
poultry and sheep farming are as follows:
(i) Goatery: Beneficiary will be provided
a unit of 40 does and 2 bucks with
shed/equipment, one years feed cost
and health/insurance cover, involving
a total investment of Rs.1,00,000/-.
An amount of Rs.51,500/- will be
available as subsidy and the balance
comes as bank loan. Out of the
subsidy of Rs.51,500/-, an amount
of Rs.32,000/- is for the induction
of animals, Rs.9,640/- for shed and
equipments, Rs.5,400/- as feed cost
and Rs.4,060/- for health/insurance
cover. The component is envisaged
to generate an annual return of
Rs.40,000/- from the second year.
(ii) Piggery: Under this component,
three sows and one boar will be
provided involving a total investment
of Rs.90,933/- on cost of animals,
shed/equipment, one years feed
cost, health/insurance cover. This
includes Rs.45,500/- as subsidy and
the balance as bank loan. The subsidy
component provides Rs.6,500/- for
induction of animals, Rs.28,666/- for
shed/equipments, Rs.11,041/- for
feed cost and Rs.1,300/- for health/
insurance cover. The component is
expected to help generating an annual
return of Rs.52,000/- from the second
year.
(iii) Poultry: This involves a provision
of 100 dual purpose low input
technology birds in scavenging mode
of feed in two batches of 50 each.
A total investment of Rs.13,000/- on
cost of birds, shed and equipment,
supplementary feed cost, health/
insurance with a subsidy of 50% with
a ceiling of Rs.6,500/-.
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(iv) Sheep Farming: Sheep farming
may be taken up as an additional
component of the scheme with a total
outlay of Rs.1 lakh for a unit of 40
ewes and 2 rams with a subsidy of
50%. Subsidy includes Rs.34,500/-
for procurement of animals and the
remaining for shed/equipments, feed
cost and health/insurance coverage.
(l) Pen and Cage Culture: Pen and cage culture
are modern fish seed rearing technologies to
increase fish production. The productivity of
fish seed can be enhanced manifold by resorting
to cage culture in reservoirs. Similarly, pen
culture is a low-cost and effective technology
suitable for rearing fish seed from spawn to
fingerlings stage within the reservoir itself.
An amount of Rs.15,000/-, including capital
expenditure of Rs.10,000/- and operative
cost of Rs.5,000/- is provided to produce
fingerlings at the rate of 13.2 kg/Cu.m. per
crop per cage of 54 Cu.m. An amount of
Rs.6,750/- will be provided as subsidy and the
remaining amount comes in the form of bank
loan. It is envisaged to generate an income
of Rs.21,384/- with a net profit of Rs.6,384/-
from these activities.
(m) Mitigation of Agrarian Distress in Idukki
District and Development of Kuttanad
Wetland Eco-system: Government of India
has approved these two packages as part
of Special Livestock and Fisheries Sectors
Package for Suicide-prone Districts in Andhra
Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka & Kerala.
The total outlay of Mitigation of Agrarian
Distress in Idukki District is Rs.91.15 crore
and that of Development of Kuttanad Wetland
Eco-system is Rs.9.50 crore. In both the cases
Government of Kerala has to submit proposals
to the Department of Animal Husbandry,
Dairying and Fisheries, Government of India
in accordance with the approved guidelines/
procedures of existing schemes and funding
patterns. After examination of these
proposals, need based additional financial
allocation would be provided.
10.6 Progress
10.6.1 The speed of implementation has picked up
slowly this year though not to the desired extent. Out
of an amount of Rs.354.86 crore released during
2006-07 to 2008-09, Rs.132.91 crore was released
during 2008-09.
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ANNEXURES
ORGANISATIONAL CHART AND WORK ALLOCATION AMONG DIVISIONS IN THE
DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, DAIRYING & FISHERIES
WORK ALLOCATION
ANIMAL HUSBANDRY COMMISSIONER
National Livestock Policy, Bio-diversity and Animal Genetic Resources, Animal Care/Animal Welfare.
JOINT SECRETARY (A&DD)
Administration, Central Cattle Development Organization, NPCBB, Dairy Development, DMS, NDDB and all matters related
to Dairy Division, Parliament, International Cooperation and Vigilance.
JOINT SECRETARY (LH)
Livestock Health, Veterinary Council of India, National Institute of Animal Health, Animal Quarantine & Certification
Services, Plan Coordination, Trade and Codex Matters.
JOINT SECRETARY (P&F)
Poultry, Central Poultry Development Organizations, Feed & Fodder, Central Fodder Development Organizations, Goat,
Sheep, Pig, Equine & Pack animals, Slaughterhouses, Meat and Meat Products, General Coordination, Animal Husbandry
Extension, Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances
JOINT SECRETARY (Fy)
All matters related to Policy, Regulation and Development of Fisheries, Fisheries Institutes namely, FSI, CIFNET, NIFPHATT
& CICEF and the matters related to NFDB.
ADVISER (STAT)
Livestock Census, Livestock Insurance, Integrated Sample Survey and all matters related to Animal Husbandry
Statistics.
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List of Subjects allocated to the Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries
PART - I
The following subjects falling within List I of the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India:-
1. Industries, the control of which by the Union is declared by Parliament by law to be expedient in public
interest as far as these relate to Development of Livestock, fish and birds feed and dairy, poultry and
fish products with the limitation that in regard to the development of industries, the functions of the
Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (Pashupalan aur Dairy Vibhag) do not go further than the
formulation of demand and fixation of targets.
2. Liaison and cooperation with international organizations in matters relating to livestock, poultry and
fisheries development.
3. Livestock Census.
4. Livestock Statistics
5. Matters relating to loss of livestock due to natural calamities.
6. Regulation of Livestock importation, Animal Quarantine and Certification.
7. Fishing and fisheries (inland, marine and beyond territorial waters).
8. Fishery Survey of India, Mumbai.
PART - II
The following subjects falling within List III of the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India: -
9. Profession of Veterinary Practice.
10. Prevention of the extension from one State to another of infectious or contagious diseases or pests
affecting animals, fish, birds.
11. Conversion of indigenous breeds, introduction and maintenance of Central Herd Books for indigenous
breeds of livestock.
12. Pattern of making assistance to various State Undertakings, Dairy Development Schemes through State
agencies/Co-operative Unions.
PART - III
For the Union Territories the subjects mentioned in Part I and II above, so far as they exist in regard to these
territories and in addition to the following subjects which fall within List II of the Seventh Schedule to the
Constitution of India :-
13. Preservation, protection and improvement of stocks and prevention of diseases of animals, fish and
birds, Veterinary training and practice.
14. Courts of wards.
15. Insurance of livestock, fish and birds.
PART-IV
16. Matters relating to cattle utilization and slaughter.
17. Fodder Development.
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List of Attached/Subordinate Offces
I. Animal Husbandry Division
1. Central Cattle Breeding Farm, Dhamrod, District Surat, Gujarat.
2. Central Cattle Breeding Farm, Andesh Nagar, District Lakhimpur, (UP).
3. Central Cattle Breeding Farm, Similiguda, Sunabada (Koraput) Orissa.
4. Central Cattle Breeding Farm, Suratgarh (Rajasthan).
5. Central Cattle Breeding Farm, Chiplima, Basantpur, District Sambalpur, (Orissa).
6. Central Cattle Breeding Farm, Avadi, Alamadhi (Chennai).
7. Central Cattle Breeding Farm, Hessarghatta, Bangaluru North.
8. Central Frozen Semen Production and Training Institute, Hessarghatta, Bangaluru North.
9. Central Herd Registration Unit, Rohtak (Haryana).
10. Central Herd Registration Unit, Ajmer.
11. Central Herd Registration Unit, Ahmedabad.
12. Central Herd Registration Unit, Santhapat, Ongole, District Prakasam (A.P.)
13. Regional Station for Forage Production & Demonstration, Kalyani, District Nadia, (West Bengal).
14. Regional Station for Forage Production & Demonstration, Srinagar (J&K).
15. Regional Station for Forage Production & Demonstration, Suratgarh (Rajasthan).
16. Regional Station for Forage Production & Demonstration, Textile Mill Hissar (Haryana).
17. Regional Station for Forage Production & Demonstration, Gandhinagar, (Gujarat).
18. Regional Station for Forage Production & Demonstration, Avadi, Alamadhi, (Chennai).
19. Regional Station for Forage Production & Demonstration, Mamidipally, Via Keshavagiri, Hyderabad.
20. Central Fodder Seed Production Farm, Hessarghatta, Bangaluru North.
21. National Institute of Animal Health, Baghpat (Uttar Pradesh).
22. Animal Quarantine & Certification Service Station, Kapashera Village, New Delhi.
23. Animal Quarantine & Certification Service Station, Pallikarni Village, Chennai.
24. Animal Quarantine & Certification Service Station, Gopalpur, District 24 Parganas (West Bengal).
25. Animal Quarantine & Certification Service Station, Bombay.
26. Central Sheep Breeding Farm, Hissar (Haryana).
27. Central Poultry Development Organisation, Southern Region, Hessarghatta, Bangaluru North.
28. Central Poultry Development Organisation, Eastern Region, Bhubaneshwar (Orissa).
29. Central Poultry Development Organisation, Western Region, Aarey Milk Colony, Mumbai.
30. Central Poultry Development Organisation, Northern Region, Industrial Area, Chandigarh.
31. Central Poultry Performance Testing Centre, Gurgaon (Haryana).
II Dairy Development Division
32. Delhi Milk Scheme, West Patel Nagar, New Delhi.
III Fisheries Division
33. Central Institute of Coastal Engineering For Fishery, Bangalore
34. Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical and Engineering Training, Cochin.
35. National Institute of Fisheries Post Harvest, Technology & Training, Cochin.
36. Fishery Survey of India, Mumbai.
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Total Number of Livestock and Poultry - 2003
(Figs. in thousands)
States/UTs Cattle Buffaloes Sheep Goats Pigs Horses
&
Ponies
Mules Donkeys Camel Yaks M
Mithun
Total
Livestock
Total
Poultry
Andhra Pradesh 9300 10630 21376 6277 570 9 - 33 - 0 0 48195 102278
Arunachal Pradesh 458 11 19 231 330 7 - 0 0 9 192 1257 1743
Assam 8440 678 170 2987 1543 12 - 0 0 0 0 13830 21664
Bihar 10729 5743 382 9490 672 117 4 23 1 0 0 27161 13911
Chhatisgarh 8882 1598 121 2336 552 4 - - - 0 0 13492 8181
Goa 76 37 0 11 87 - - 0 - 0 0 212 566
Gujarat 7424 7140 2062 4541 351 18 1 65 53 0 0 21655 8153
Haryana 1540 6035 633 460 120 25 14 8 50 0 0 8885 13619
Himachal Pradesh 2236 774 926 1125 3 18 24 9 0 2 0 5117 767
Jammu & Kashmir 3084 1039 3411 2055 2 172 40 24 2 47 24 9900 5568
Jharkhand 7659 1343 680 5031 1108 5 - - - 0 0 15826 14429
Karnataka 9539 3991 7256 4484 312 14 - 25 - 0 0 25621 25593
Kerala 2122 65 4 1213 76 - - - - 0 0 3480 12216
Madhya Pradesh 18913 7575 546 8142 358 32 4 39 8 0 0 35617 11705
Maharashtra 16303 6145 3094 10684 439 40 1 57 - 0 0 36763 37968
Manipur 418 77 6 33 415 2 0 0 0 0 20 971 2941
Meghalaya 767 18 18 327 419 2 0 0 0 0 0 1552 2821
Mizoram 36 6 1 17 218 2 - 0 0 0 2 281 1125
Nagaland 451 34 4 175 644 1 - 0 0 0 40 1349 2789
Orissa 13903 1394 1620 5803 662 - - 9 - 0 0 23392 17611
Punjab 2039 5995 220 278 29 29 9 5 3 0 0 8607 10779
Rajasthan 10854 10414 10054 16809 338 25 3 143 498 - 0 49138 6192
Sikkim 159 2 6 124 38 2 0 0 0 7 0 337 322
Tamilnadu 9141 1658 5593 8177 321 25 0 26 0 0 0 24941 86591
Tripura 759 14 3 472 209 - 0 0 0 0 0 1457 3057
Uttar Pradesh 18551 22914 1437 12941 2284 154 52 182 16 0 0 58531 11718
Uttaranchal 2188 1228 296 1158 33 17 22 1 0 0 0 4943 1984
West Bengal 18913 1086 1525 18774 1301 18 - - 0 0 0 41617 60656
A& Nicobar 64 16 0 64 52 0 0 0 0 0 0 196 931
Chandigarh 6 23 0 1 0 - - - - 0 0 30 152
D & Nagar Haveli 50 4 0 21 3 - 0 0 0 0 0 78 106
Daman & Diu 4 1 0 4 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 10 29
Delhi 92 231 3 17 28 1 1 1 0 0 0 374 459
Lakshadweep 4 0 0 47 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 51 146
Pondicherry 78 4 3 48 1 - 0 - 0 0 0 134 244
All India 185181 97922 61469 124358 13519 751 176 650 632 65 278 485002 489012
Source: 17th Indian Livestock Census, All India Summary Report
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Production of Major Livestock Products - All India
Year Milk Eggs Wool Meat*
(Million Tonnes) (Million Nos.) (Million Kgs.) (Million Tonnes)
1950-51 17.0 1,832 27.5 -
1955-56 19.0 1,908 27.5 -
1960-61 20.0 2,881 28.7 -
1968-69 21.2 5,300 29.8 -
1973-74 23.2 7,755 30.1 -
1979-80 30.4 9,523 30.9 -
1980-81 31.6 10,060 32.0 -
1981-82 34.3 10,876 33.1 -
1982-83 35.8 11,454 34.5 -
1983-84 38.8 12,792 36.1 -
1984-85 41.5 14,252 38.0 -
1985-86 44.0 16,128 39.1 -
1986-87 46.1 17,310 40.0 -
1987-88 46.7 17,795 40.1 -
1988-89 48.4 18,980 40.8 -
1989-90 51.4 20,204 41.7 -
1990-91 53.9 21,101 41.2 -
1991-92 55.7 21,983 41.6 -
1992-93 58.0 22,929 38.8 -
1993-94 60.6 24,167 39.9 -
1994-95 64.0 25,975 40.6 -
1995-96 66.2 27,187 42.4 -
1996-97 69.1 27,496 44.4 -
1997-98 72.1 28,680 45.6 -
1998-99 75.4 29,476 46.9 1.9
1999-2000 78.3 30,447 47.9 1.9
2000-01 80.6 36,632 48.4 1.9
2001-02 84.4 38,729 49.5 1.9
2002-03 86.2 39,823 50.5 2.1
2003-04 88.1 40,403 48.5 2.1
2004-05 92.5 45,201 44.6 2.2
2005-06 97.1 46,166 44.9 2.3
2006-07 100.9 50,663 45.1 2.3
2007-08 104.8 53,524 44.0 2.6
* From recognized sector - Not Available
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State-wise Fish Production during the period 2002-03 to 2007-08
(In 000 tonnes)
State/Union Territory 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08
1. Andhra Pradesh 827.90 944.64 853.05 891.09 856.93 1010.08
2. Arunachal Pradesh 2.60 2.65 2.70 2.75 2.77 2.83
3. Assam 165.52 181.00 186.31 188.00 181.48 190.32
4. Bihar 261.00 266.49 267.51 279.53 267.04 319.10
5. Goa 76.53 87.36 990.44 104.95 102.39 33.43
6. Gujarat 777.91 654.62 635.21 733.82 747.33 721.91
7. Haryana 35.18 39.13 42.05 48.20 60.08 67.24
8. Himachal Pradesh 7.24 6.53 6.90 7.29 6.89 7.85
9. Jammu & Kashmir 19.75 19.75 19.10 19.15 19.20 17.33
10. Karnataka 266.42 257.00 251.23 297.57 292.46 297.69
11. Kerala 678.32 684.7 678.31 636.89 677.63 667.33
12. Madhya Pradesh 42.17 50.82 62.06 61.08 65.04 63.89
13. Maharashtra 514.10 545.13 548.02 580.55 595.94 556.45
14. Manipur 16.60 17.60 17.80 18.22 18.61 18.60
15. Meghalaya 5.37 5.15 5.64 4.12 5.49 4.00
16. Mizoram 3.25 3.38 3.68 3.75 3.76 3.76
17. Nagaland 5.50 5.56 4.90 5.50 5.80 5.80
18. Orissa 287.53 306.9 315.59 325.45 342.04 349.48
19. Punjab 66.00 83.65 77.70 85.64 86.70 78.73
20. Rajasthan 25.60 14.3 16.39 18.50 22.20 25.70
21. Sikkim 0.14 0.14 0.14 0.15 0.15 0.18
22. Tamil Nadu 437.50 474.14 459.43 463.03 542.28 559.36
23. Tripura 29.52 17.98 19.84 23.87 28.63 36.25
24. Uttar Pradesh 249.84 267.00 277.07 289.58 306.73 325.95
25. West Bengal 1120.00 1169.60 1215.00 1250.00 1359.10 1447.26
26. A & N Islands 28.30 31.15 32.68 12.09 28.68 28.68
27. Chandigarh 0.08 0.08 0.08 0.09 0.17 0.21
28. Dadra & Nagar Haveli 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05
29. Daman & Diu 11.26 13.77 12.51 17.79 16.41 26.36
30. Delhi 2.25 2.10 1.41 0.70 0.61 0.61
31. Lakshadweep 7.50 10.03 11.96 11.96 11.75 11.04
32. Pondicherry 45.02 48.00 36.75 21.45 39.66 39.01
33. Chattisgarh 99.80 111.05 120.07 131.75 137.75 139.37
34. Uttarakhand 2.55 2.56 2.57 2.79 3.03 3.09
35. Jharkhand 45.38 75.38 22.00 34.27 34.27 67.89
Total 6199.68 6399.39 6304.75 6571.62 6869.05 7126.83
Source: States/ Union Territories.
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Marine Fisheries Resources of India
State/Union Territory Approx. Length
of Coast Line
(Kms.)
Continental
Shelf
(000 Sq. Kms.)
Number of
Landing Centres
Number of
Fishing
Villages
Andhra Pradesh 974 33 271 498
Goa 104 10 34 39
Gujrat 1600 184 123 263
Karnataka 300 27 88 156
Kerala 590 40 178 222
Maharastra 720 112 152 406
Orissa 480 26 57 641
Tamilnadu 1076 41 352 581
West Bengal 158 17 44 346
A & N 1912 35 25 100
Daman & Diu 27 - 7 22
Lakshadweep 132 4 19 20
Pondicherry 45 1 26 28
Total 8118 530 1376 3322
Source: Marine Fisheries Census, 2005.
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Inland Water Resources of India
Sl.
No
State/UTs Rivers &
Canals
(kms.)
Reservoirs
(Lakh Ha)
Tanks &
Ponds
(Lakh Ha)
Flood plain
Lakes &
Derelict
Water
bodies
(Lakh Ha)
Brackish
Water
(Lakh Ha)

Total
Water
Bodies
(Lakh Ha)
1 Andhra Pradesh
11514 2.34 5.17 - 0.60 8.11
2 Arunachal Pradesh
2000 - 2.76 0.42 - 3.18
3 Assam
4820 0.02 0.23 1.10 - 1.35
4 Bihar
3200 0.60 0.95 0.05 - 1.60
5 Goa
250 0.03 0.03 - Neg. 0.06
6 Gujarat
3865 2.43 0.71 0.12 1.00 4.26
7 Haryana
5000 Neg. 0.10 0.10 - 0.20
8 Himachal Pradesh
3000 0.42 0.01 - - 0.43
9 Jammu & Kashmir
27781 0.07 0.17 0.06 - 0.30
10 Karnataka
9000 4.40 2.90 - 0.10 7.40
11 Kerala
3092 0.30 0.30 2.43 2.40 5.43
12 Madhya Pradesh
17088 2.27 0.60 - - 2.87
13 Maharashtra
16000 2.79 0.59 - 0.10 3.48
14 Manipur
3360 0.01 0.05 0.04 - 0.10
15 Meghalaya
5600 0.08 0.02 Neg - 0.10
16 Mizoram
1395 - 0.02 - - 0.02
17 Nagaland
1600 0.17 0.50 Neg - 0.67
18 Orissa
4500 2.56 1.14 1.80 4.30 9.80
19 Punjab
15270 Neg 0.07 - - 0.07
20 Rajasthan
5290 1.20 1.80 - - 3.00
21 Sikkim
900 - - 0.03 - 0.03
22 Tamil Nadu
7420 5.70 0.56 0.07 0.60 6.93
23 Tripura
1200 0.05 0.13 - - 0.18
24 Uttar Pradesh
28500 1.38 1.61 1.33 - 4.32
25 West Bengal
2526 0.17 2.76 0.42 2.10 5.45
26 A and N Islands
115 0.01 0.03 - 1.20 1.24
27 Chandigarh
2 - Neg Neg - 0.00
28 Dadra and Nagar Haveli 54 0.05 - - - 0.05
29 Daman and Diu
12 - Neg. - Neg. 0.00
30 Delhi
150 0.04 - - - 0.04
31 Lakshadweep
- - - - - 0.00
32 Pondicherry
247 - Neg 0.01 Neg. 0.01
33 Chhattisgarh
3573 0.84 0.63 - - 1.47
34 Uttaranchal
2686 0.20 0.01 0.00 - 0.21
35 Jharkhand
4200 0.94 0.29 - - 1.23
Total
195210 29.07 24.14 7.98 12.40 73.59
Source: State Governments/ Union Territories.
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Fish Seed Production
Year Fish Seed (In Million Fry)
1973-74 (End of IV th Plan) 409
1978-79 (End of V th Plan) 912
1984-85(End of VI th Plan) 5,639
VII Plan
1985-86 6,322
1986-87 7,601
1987-88 8,608
1988-89 9,325
1989-90 9,691
Annual Plans
1990-91 10,332
1991-92 12,203
VIII Plan
1992-93 12,499
1993-94 14,239
1994-95 14,544
1995-96 15,007
1996-97 15,853
IX Plan
1997-98 15,904
1998-99 15,156
1999-2000 16,589
2000-01 15,608
2001-02 15,758
X Plan
2002-03 16,333
2003-04 19,231
2004-05 20,790
2005-06 22,614
2006-07 31,688
2007-08 24,143
Source: State Governments/ Union Territories.
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Financial Allocation and Expenditure during 2007-08 and 2008-09
(Rs. in crore)
S.N. SCHEMES
BE
2007-08
RE
2007-08
Exp
2007-08
BE
2008-09
RE
2008-09
Exp
2008-09
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
I Animal Husbandry
A Centrally Sponsored Scheme
1 NATIONAL PROJECT FOR LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT 88.98 71.65 69.27 85.00 102.13 99.06
1.1 PROJECT FOR CATTLE & BUFFALO BREEDING 51.00 51.00 49.48 61.00 89.70 87.37
1.2
POULTRY DEVELOPMENT(Assistance to State Poultry/Duck farms, Rural
Backyard Poultry, Poultry Estates)
35.75 18.84 18.43 22.09 10.52 9.74
1.3
PROJECT OF SLAUGHTER HOUSES AND CU PLANTS (Establishment/
Modernization of rural slaughter houses, including mobile slaughter Plants,
Utilization of fallen Animals)
0.02 0.02 0.00 0.01 0.01 0.00
1.4 CONSERVATION OF THREATENED LIVESTOCK BREEDS 2.21 1.79 1.36 1.90 1.90 1.95
2 PROJECT FOR FEED AND FODDER 8.13 8.59 9.20 10.00 10.97 9.28
3 LIVESTOCK INSURANCE 35.00 21.82 16.17 16.00 8.50 6.50
4 LIVESTOCK HEALTH AND DISEASE CONTROL 83.00 106.48 122.18 120.00 142.82 147.30
4.1 Assistance to States for Control of Animal Diseases 52.11 69.04 83.97 77.75 99.75 104.23
4.2 National Project on Rinderpest Eradication 3.15 3.85 4.32 4.00 4.85 4.85
4.3 Professional Efficiency Development 2.75 3.65 3.65 4.20 4.20 4.20
4.4 Foot & Mouth Disease Control Programme 24.95 29.90 30.24 34.05 34.02 34.02
4.5 Strengthening of existing hospitals/Dispensaries (NEW) 0.01 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
4.6 National Control Programme of PPR (NEW) 0.01 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
4.7 National Control Programme of Brucellosis (NEW) 0.01 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
4.8 National Animal Disease Reporting System (NADRS) (NEW) 0.01 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
5
LIVESTOCK EXTENSION & DELIVERY SERVICES (Support for Private Veterinary
Clinics and AI Centers, Strengthening Livestock Extension System)
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
TOTAL CSS (ANIMAL HUSBANDRY) 215.11 208.54 216.82 231.00 264.42 262.14
B Central Sector Schemes
1 LIVESTOCK CENSUS 60.90 60.90 76.38 130.00 126.80 126.69
2 INTEGRATED SAMPLE SURVEY 7.00 7.00 6.80 9.00 9.00 5.78
3 CENTRAL CATTLE DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION 12.00 13.36 12.88 14.00 19.72 17.25
4 CENTRAL SHEEP BREEDING FARM 1.40 1.60 1.12 2.00 2.21 2.20
5 CENTRAL FODDER DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION 9.50 10.20 9.54 8.00 10.70 11.79
6 CENTRAL POULTRY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION 5.60 6.06 6.07 6.00 9.90 10.46
7 DIRECTORATE OF ANIMAL HEALTH 19.64 12.65 8.52 10.00 17.95 10.14
8 INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL RUMINANT AND RABBITS (NEW) 10.22 0.04 0.00 15.00 0.02 0.00
9 PIGGERY DEVELOPMENT (NEW) 9.48 0.04 0.00 8.00 0.03 0.00
10 SALVAGING AND REARING OF MALE BUFFALO CALVES (NEW) 0.01 0.01 0.00 25.00 0.05 0.00
11 FOOD SAFETY AND TRACEABLITY (NEW) 0.01 0.01 0.00 3.00 0.01 0.00
12 POULTRY VENTURE CAPITAL FUND (NEW) 0.02 0.02 0.00 20.00 0.50 0.00
13 Establishment of Livestock Food Corporation 0.01 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
14 Special Feeding Programme for raising heifers 0.01 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
15
Resource mapping in 100 potential districts and promotion of entrepreneurial
programmes in small ruminants & pigs
0.01 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
TOTAL CS (ANIMAL HUSBANDRY) 135.81 111.92 121.31 250.00 196.89 184.31
TOTAL ANIMAL HUSBANDRY (CSS &CS) 350.92 320.46 338.13 481.00 461.31 446.45
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II Dairy Development
A Centrally Sponsored Scheme
1 DAIRY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS 39.00 52.76 55.56 50.00 53.10 52.91
1.1 PROJECT FOR DAIRY DEVELOPMENT (including for Clean Milk Production) 39.00 52.76 55.56 49.99 53.09 52.91
1.2 NATIONAL DAIRY PLAN 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.01 0.00
TOTAL CSS (DAIRY DEVELOPMENT) 39.00 52.76 55.56 50.00 53.10 52.91
B. Central Sector Schemes
1 ASSISTANCE TO COOPERATIVES 3.50 5.50 5.05 7.00 9.00 9.00
2 DELHI MILK SCHEME 1.00 1.00 0.90 1.00 1.00 1.00
3 DAIRY VENTURE CAPITAL FUND 45.00 49.99 49.99 40.00 35.00 35.00
TOTAL CS (DAIRY DEVELOPMENT) 49.50 56.49 55.94 48.00 45.00 45.00
TOTAL DAIRY DEVELOPMENT (CSS & CS) 88.50 109.25 111.50 98.00 98.10 97.91
III Fisheries
A. Centrally Sponsored Scheme
1 DEVELOPMENT OF INLAND FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE 9.00 12.03 12.84 12.00 12.90 13.60
2
DEVELOPMENT OF MARINE FISHERIES, INFRASTRUCTURE AND POST HARVEST
OPERATIONS
32.00 40.50 41.49 45.00 44.99 49.56
3 NATIONAL SCHEME OF WELFARE OF FISHERMEN 18.38 20.88 21.38 25.00 25.00 25.17
Total CSS (Fisheries) 59.38 73.41 75.71 82.00 82.89 88.33
B. Central Sector Schemes
1
STRENGTHENING OF DATABASE AND GEOGRAPHICAL
INFORMATION SYSTEM OF THE FISHERIES SECTOR
2.80 2.80 2.53 3.00 3.00 2.47
2 ASSISTANCE TO FISHERIES INSTITUTES 43.00 41.93 33.92 55.00 47.60 40.90
2.1 Central Institute for Fisheries Nautical & Engineering (CIFNET) 11.50 10.30 4.39 10.00 7.00 7.02
2.2 Central Institute for Coastal Engineering for Fisheries (CICEF) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.10 0.10 0.13
2.3
Nationa Institute of Fisheries Post Harvest, Technology & Training.
(NIFPHATT)
1.50 1.59 1.40 1.90 2.00 1.94
2.4 Fishery Survey of India (FSI) 30.00 30.04 28.13 43.00 38.50 31.81
3. NATIONAL FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT BOARD (NFDB) 100.50 50.00 50.00 75.00 46.90 46.90
Total CS (Fisheries) 146.30 94.73 86.45 133.00 97.50 90.27
TOTAL FISHERIES (CSS & CS) 205.68 168.14 162.16 215.00 180.39 178.60
SECRETARIAT AND ECONOMIC SERVICES 4.90 5.15 5.34 6.00 6.00 4.87

SPECIAL LIVESTOCK & FISHERIES SECTORS PACKAGE FOR
SUICIDE - PRONE DISTRICTS
170.00 170.00 131.61 160.00 160.00 132.91

EXTERNALLY AIDED PROJECT (Preparedness Control &
Containment of Avian Infuenza)
90.00 37.00 35.34 40.00 34.20 12.12
GRAND TOTAL 910.00 810.00 784.08 1000.00 940.00 872.86
S.N. SCHEMES
BE
2007-08
RE
2007-08
Exp
2007-08
BE
2008-09
RE
2008-09
Exp
2008-09
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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State-wise details of Veterinary Institutions
S. N. States/Union Territories Veterinary Hospitals/
Polyclinics
Veterinary
Dispensaries
Veterinary Aid Centre/
Stockmen Centre /
Mobile Dispensaries
1. Andhra Pradesh 303 1794 2879
2. Arunachal Pradesh 1 93 189
3. Assam 29 428 1213
4. Bihar 39 785 1435
5. Chhattisgarh 208 708 290
6. Goa 5 21 52
7. Gujarat 14 487 587
8. Haryana 673 999 745
9. Himachal Pradesh 335 1721 14
10. Jammu & Kashmir 303 1585 14
11. Jharkhand 405 3 -
12. Karnataka 294 1451 2029
13. Kerala 213 880 26
14. Madhya Pradesh 565 1742 72
15. Maharashtra 43 1382 2056
16. Manipur 55 109 34
17. Meghalaya 4 70 151
18. Mizoram 5 35 103
19. Nagaland 4 27 127
20. Orissa - 540 2939
21. Punjab 1362 1486 12
22. Rajasthan 1439 285 1733
23. Sikkim 12 25 58
24. Tamil Nadu 167 1156 1854
25. Tripura 15 56 396
26. Uttar Pradesh 1763 268 2313
27. Uttaranchal 295 11 588
28. West Bengal 111 612 3248
29. A & N Islands 10 11 7
30. Chandigarh 5 10 1
31. Dadra & Nagar Haveli 1 0 10
32. Daman & Diu 0 2 3
33. Delhi 49 27 1
34. Lakshadweep 3 6 8
35. Pondicherry 2 15 8
TOTAL 8732 18830 25195
Source: State Department of Animal Husbandry.
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ANNUAL REPORT
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Livestock and Livestock Products Screened by Animal Quarantine and Certifcation Service
Stations during 2007-08.
Sl. No. Item 2007-08
Import Export
1. AQUATIC ANIMAL (SHIRMP, FISHES ETC.) 2,61,400 Nos. 1,02,203 Nos.
2. BIIRDS - 1 Nos.
3. CAT 125 Nos. 143 Nos.
4. G.P. CHICKS 2,46,991 Nos. 2,94,907 Nos.
5. DOG 940 Nos. 533 Nos.
6. HORSES 199 Nos. 8 Nos.
7. LAB. ANIMAL (GUNIA PIG, RAT, MICE, RABBIT ETC.) 9,866 Nos. 1,489 Nos.
8. SHEEP/GOAT - 7,258 Nos.
9. REPTILES (CROCODILE, TORTOISE, LIZARD ETC.) 393 Nos. 7 Nos.
10. ZOO ANIMAL 6 Nos. 2 Nos.
11. ANIMAL BY PRODUCT (FINISED LEATHER, HIDE, WOOL, FEATHER, HAIR ETC.) 19,38,913 Kg 2,69,588 Kg
12. ANTI SERUM 1,420 Kg 303 Kg
13. BILE ACID 600 Kg -
14. BONE & BONE PRODUCT (CRUSHED BONE, BONE GRIST ETC.) - 52,86,233 Kg
15. FISH & FISH PRODUCT (CHILLED, FROZEN, OIL PASTE, POWDER,FISH FOOD,SHRIMP
FOOD,ARTEMIA CYSTS ETC.)
99,61,114 Kg 79,58,193 Kg
16. FOETAL BOVINE SERUM 74,654 Kg
17. HATCHING EGGS 3500 Nos. 21,94,887 Nos.
18. HOOVES & HORN PRODUCTS (DRIED MEAL, GRIST ETC.) - 1,25,77,306 Kg
19. LACTOSE 70 Kg -
20. LANOLIN ANHYDROUS 1,780 Kg 1,12,640 Kg
21. MEAT & MEAT PRODUCT (LAMB, POULTRY, PORK ETC.) 54,25,363 Kg 233 Kg
22. MILK & MILK PRODUCT (CHEESE, GHEE, WHEY POWDER, CASSEIN, ICE CREAM,
BUTTER, YOGURT ETC.)
98,72,940 Kg 18,51,180 Kg
23. PET FODD/DOG CHEWS 2,47,464 Kg 5,26,742 Kg
24. PIG BRISTLES - 550 Kg
25. SPF EGGS - 3,150 Nos.
26. VACCINE - 10,32,400 Doses
27. OSSEIN/GELATIN - 37,39,666 Kg
28. OX GALL - 1,45,000 Kg
29. POULTRY FEED PREMIX 917 Bags -
30. RABBIT BRAIN POWDER 100 Kg -
31. RAT & MICE FEED 2250 Kg -
32. GELATIN CAPSULES - 567,56,80,000 Nos.
33. CATGUT SUT. - 37,430 Kg
34. HIDE GLUE - 19,900 Kg
35. ANIMAL/POULTRY FEED - 5,06,001 Kg
36. SHELLAC DEWAXED - 81,799 Kg
37. ENDOX DRY - 57,000 Kg
38. LYSOFORTE DRY - 13,000 Kg
39. MICRO CURB AW LIQUID - 2,28,000 Kg
40. TOXIBIND DRY - 71,000 Kg
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ANNUAL REPORT
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Incidence of Animal Diseases in India during 2007
Sl. No. Disease Name Species
Number of
Outbreak Attack Death
1. Foot and mouth disease Bovine
Buffalo
Ovine/Caprine
Swine
1,547 40,308
5,431
5,355
7
1,005
23
309
1
2. Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) Ovine/Caprine 434 18,328 4,025
3. Bluetongue Ovine/Caprine 302 3,856 545
4. Sheep pox and goat pox Ovine/Caprine 777 18,261 3,681
Cow pox Bovine 2 3 0
Buffalo pox Buffalo 9 34 0
5. Classical swine fever Swine 93 2,996 950
6. Newcastle disease Avian 280 75,726 14,423
7. Highly pathogenic
Avian influenza
Avian 1 144 133
8. Glanders Equine 2 27 18
9. Anthrax Bovine
Buffalo
Ovine/Caprine
111 209
0
281
186
0
266
10. Rabies Bovine
Buffalo
Canine
Ovine/Caprine
43 295
1
0
5
295
1
0
5
11. Bovine anaplasmosis Bovine
Buffalo
13
0
86
0
0
0
12. Bovine babesiosis Bovine
Buffalo
45
0
1,668
0
13
0
13. Brucellosis Bovine
Ovine/Caprine

14. Haemorrhagic septicaemia Bovine

Buffalo
470 1,884
743
757
332
15. Contagious caprine
pleuropneumonia
Caprine
2 163 87c
16. Surra/Trypanosomasis Bovine
Buffalo
Equine
Camel
Ovine/Caprine
27 299
0
6
0
4
7
0
4
0
3
17. Porcine brucellosis Swine
18. Duck virus enteritis (Duck plague) Avian 20 364 117
19. Fowl cholera Avian 6 307 294
20. Fowl pox Avian 72 3,787 388
21. Fowl typhoid/ Salmonellosis Avian 3 30 10
22. Infectious bursal disease
(Gumboro)
Avian
177 28,048 7,292
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Sl. No. Disease Name Species
Number of
Outbreak Attack Death
23. Mareks disease Avian 0 0 0
24. Avian
mycoplasmosis / chronic res.
disease
Avian
165 29,046 16,194
25. Blackleg/Black quarter Bovine
Buffalo
Ovine/Caprine
467 1,937
95
5
742
21
5
26. Coccidiosis Avian
Bovine
Buffalo Ovine/Caprine
Swine
204 11,309
51
0
0
47
4,600
12
0
0
0
27. Distomatosis (liver fluke)/
Fascioliasis
Bovine
Buffalo
Ovine/Caprine
Swine
85 3,91,402
0
213
12
2
0
27
0
28. Enterotoxaemia Ovine/Caprine 462 6,782 1,969
29. Mange Bovine
Ovine/Caprine
Equine/Camel
Canine
Swine
290 8
15
0
1,436
3,358
0
0
0
0
0
30. Infectious coryza Avian 5 10,200 18
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ANNUAL REPORT
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* Suicide-prone districts
# Naxal affected districts
S.N. Name of the State/District
1 Andhra Pradesh (8)
1 Khammam *#
2 Anantpur *
3 Adilabad *
4 Kurnool *
5 Nellore *
6 Cuddapah *
7 Mahboobnagar *
8 Warangal *
2 Arunachal Pradesh (2)
9 West Siang
10 East Siang
3 Assam (2)
11 Nagoan
12 Kamrup
4 Bihar (5)
13 Gaya #
14 Bhojpur
15 Nalanda
16 Vaishali
17 Chhapra
5 Chhatisgarh (2)
18 Dhamtari
19 Rajnandgaon #
6 Gujarat (6)
20 Vadodara
21 Junagadh
22 Rajkot
23 Bhavnagar
24 Ahmedabad
25 Katchch
7 Haryana (5)
26 Karnal
27 Faridabad
28 Sirsa
29 Kaithal
30 Sonepat
8 Himachal Pradesh (2)
31 Shimla
32 Hamirpur
9 Jammu & Kashmir (2)
33 Udhampur
34 Anantnag
S.N. Name of the State/District
10 Jharkhand (2)
35 Godda
36 Hazaribagh #
11 Karnataka (4)
37 Belgaum *
38 Gulbarga
39 Mysore
40 Hassan *
12 Kerala (2)
41 Kollam
42 Idduki
13 Madhya Pradesh (6)
43 Sidhi
44 Rewa
45 Balaghat #
46 Sehore
47 Dewas
48 Indore
14 Maharashtra (6)
49 Gondia #
50 Nagpur
51 Bhandara
52 Yavatmal *
53 Jalna
54 Wardha
15 Manipur (2)
55 Thoubal
56 West Imphal
16 Meghalaya (2)
57 West Garo Hills
58 Jaintia Hills
17 Mizoram (2)
59 Saiha
60 Kolasib
18 Nagaland (2)
61 Kohima
62 Wokha
19 Orissa (2)
63 Puri
64 Sambalpur #
S.N. Name of the State/District
20 Punjab(6)
65 Gurdaspur
66 Jalandhar
67 Hoshiarpur
68 Bathinda
69 Moga
70 Mansa
21 Rajasthan (6)
71 Chittorgarh
72 Nagaur
73 Bhilwara
74 Jodhpur
75 Bikaner
76 Sri Ganganagar
22 Sikkim (2)
77 West Sikkim
78 North Sikkim
23 Tamilnadu (5)
79 Villupuram
80 Tirunelveli
81 Thirucharapalli
82 Dharmapuri
83 Thiruvannamalai
24 Tripura (1)
84 South Tripura
25 Uttar Pradesh (12)
85 Mathura
86 Deoria
87 Jaunpur
88 Sitapur
89 Sultanpur
90 Hardoi
91 Gonda
92 Kheri
93 Bijnor
94 Ghazipur
95 Raebareli
96 Sonebhadra #
26 Uttarakhand (2)
97 Dehradun
98 Nainital
27 West Bengal (2)
99 Hooghly
100 Jalpaiguri
List of 100 districts covered under Livestock Insurance Scheme in 2008-09 and to be
covered upto 2011-12