ANNUAL REPORT

2009-10

DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, DAIRYING & FISHERIES

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
NEW DELHI
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1. Organization 1-6
Structure
Functions
Subordinate Offices
National Dairy Development Board
National Fisheries Development Board
Coastal Aquaculture Authority
Veterinary Council of India
Grievances Cell
Liaison Officer for SC/ST
Vigilance Unit
Progressive Use of Hindi
Animal Production and Health Information
Implementation of Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005
2. Approach & Strategies 7-12
Role of Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries Sectors
National Policy for Farmers
Government’s initiative and assistance to States
Livestock Resources
Employment Generation
Value of Output
Other Contributions
Milk Production
Egg Production
Wool Production
Fish & Fish Seed Production
Export Earnings
Eleventh Plan
Annual Plan 2008-09 & 2009-10
3. Animal Husbandry 13-34
Schemes, Targets & Achievements
4. Dairy Development 35-52
Schemes, Targets & Achievements
5. Fisheries 53-70
Schemes, Targets & Achievements
6. Trade Matters 73
Introduction
Procedure for Imports
7. Special Component Plan & Tribal Sub Plan 74
8. Empowerment of Women 75
9. International Cooperation 76
10. Special Livestock and Fisheries Sectors Package for Suicide-prone Districts 77-84

Annexures
I Organization Chart 87
II List of the subjects allocated to the Department 88
III List of the attached/subordinate offices 89
IV Total Number of Livestock & Poultry-2003 90
V Production of Major Livestock Products-All India 91
VI State-wise Fish Production during the period 2003-04 to 2008-09 92
VII Marine Fisheries Resources of India 93
VIII Inland Water Resources of India 94
IX Fish Seed Production 95
X Financial Allocation & Expenditure during 2008-09 and 2009-10 (upto 31.12.2009) 96-97
XI State-wise Number of Veterinary Institutions 98
XII Import-Export Details of Livestock & Livestcok Products of
Aqcs Stations in India During the Year 2008-09 99
XIII Incidence of Animal Diseases in India During 2008 (January-December) 100-101
XIV List of 300 selected districts under the Scheme ‘Livestock Insurance’ 102-103
xv Audit Para 104
 Abbreviations Used

AI Artificial Insemination
AIC Artificial Insemination Centre
AMF Anhydrous Milk Fat
APEDA Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority
APHCA Animal Production and Health Commission for Asia and Pacific
ASCAD Assistance to States for control of Animal Diseases
BE Budget Estimate
BFDA Brackishwater Fish Farmers Development Agency
BOT Build Operate and Transfer
CAA Coastal Aquaculture Authority
CADRAD The Centre for Animal Disease Research and Diagnosis
CALF Centre for Analysis and Learning in Livestock and Food
CBPP Contagious Bovine Pleuro-pneumonia
CCBF Central Cattle Breeding Farms
CCRF Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries
CDDL Central Disease Diagnostic Laboratory
CFSPTI Central Frozen Semen Production and Training Institute
CHRS Central Herd Registration Scheme
CICCEF Central Institute of Coastal Engineering for Fishery
CIFNET Central Institute of Fisheries, Nautical and Engineering Training
CMU Central Monitoring Unit
CPDO Central Poultry Development Organization
CPIO Central Public Information Officer
CSBF Central Sheep Breeding Farm
CSO Central Statistical Organization
CSS Centrally Sponsored Scheme
CVE Continuing Veterinary Education
DCI Drugs Controller of India
DGFT Directorate General of Foreign Trade
DMI Directorate of Marketing and Inspection
DMS Delhi Milk Scheme
DVCF Dairy Venture Capital Fund
EEZ Exclusive Economic Zone
ETT Embryo Transfer Technology
FAO Food and Agriculture Organization
FFDA Fish Farmers Development Agency
FMD Foot and Mouth Disease
FMD-CP Foot & Mouth Disease Control Programme
FSI Fishery Survey of India
FSU First Stage Unit
GDP Gross Domestic Product
GIS Geographical Information System
GPS Global Positioning System
HACCP Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point
IASRI Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute
IBM In Board Motor
IBR Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis
IGFRI Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute
INAPH Information Network for Animal Productivity and Health
IOTC Indian Ocean Tuna Commission
ISO International Organization for Standardization
ISS Integrated Sample Survey
IUU Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported
JD Johne’s Disease
MCS Monitoring, Control and Surveillance
MIS Management Information System
MLP Major Livestock Products
MMSRT Mobile Satellite Service Reporting Terminals
MPEDA Marine Products Export Development Authority
MSP Minimum Standard Protocol
NABARD National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
NCVT National Council for Vocational Training
NDDB National Dairy Development Board
NDRI National Dairy Research Institute
NFDB National Fisheries Development Board
NGC New Generation Cooperatives
NIC National Informatics Centre
NIFPHATT National Institute of Fisheries Post Harvest, Technology & Training
NPCBB National Project for Cattle and Buffalo Breeding
NPRE National Project on Rinderpest Eradication
NSS National Sample Survey
NSS National Sample Survey Organization
OBM Out Board Motor
OIE Office International Des Epizooties
ONBS Open Nucleus Breeding System
PED Professional Efficiency Development
PRI Panchayati Raj Institution
PTP Progeny Testing Programmes
PVCF Poultry Venture Capital Fund
QR Quantitative Restriction
RDDL Regional Disease Diagnostic Laboratory
RE Revised Estimate
RTI Right to Information
SHG Self Help Group
SIA State Implementing Agency
SIP Sanitary Import Permit
SLBTC State Livestock Breeding and Training Centre
SLCAnGR State Level Committee on Animal Genetic Resources
SLSMC State Level Sanctioning & Monitoring Committee
SMP Skimmed Milk Powder
SOP Standard Operating Procedure
SSCC State Semen Collection Centre
SSU Second stage unit
STD Sexually Transmitted Diseases
TCD Technical Committee of Direction for Improvement of Animal Husbandry Statistics
TCMPF Tamil Nadu Co-operative Milk Producers Federations
TRQ Tariff Rate Quota
TSU Third stage unit
UBKV Uttar Banga Krishi Viswa Vidyalaya
VCI Veterinary Council of India
VKGUY Vishesh Krishi and Gram Udyog Yojna
VMS Vessel Monitoring System
 Chapter - 1
ORGANIZATION
1 Organization
1.1 Structure
1.1.1 The Department of Animal Husbandry,
Dairying & Fisheries comes under the Ministry of
Agriculture. It came into existence on February
1, 1991 by merger of two Divisions of the
Department of Agriculture and 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 transferred to this Department on October 10,
1997. fisheries. The main focus of the activities is on:
1.1.2 The Department is under the overall charge
of Shri Sharad Pawar, Hon’ble Minister of Agriculture,
Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution. He
was assisted by Prof. K. V. Thomas, Minister of State
for Agriculture, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public
Distribution during 2009-10. The administrative head
of the Department is the Secretary (Animal Husbandry,
Dairying & Fisheries).
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,
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 Depar tment advises the State
Shri Rudhra Gangadharan
Governments/Union Territories in the formulation
took over as Secretary on 2nd
of policies and programmes in the field of
September, 2009 consequent
animal husbandry, dairy development and
upon the transfer of the
previous incumbent, Shri. N.
(a) development of requisite infrastructure in
Gokulram.
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 The Department has 38 field
of central livestock farms (Cattle, Sheep and offices/subordinate offices.
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 Offices
1.3.1 The Department looks after the administration
of the following field / subordinate offices spread all
over the country.
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Sl. No. Subordinate Offices
(i) Central Cattle Development Organizations
(ii) Central Poultry Development Organizations
(iii) Central Sheep Breeding Farm
(iv) Central Fodder Development Organizations
(v) National Institute of Animal Health, Baghpat,
(vi) Animal Quarantine Certification Centres
(vii) Delhi Milk Scheme
(viii) Central Institute of Coastal Engineering for Fisheries, Bangalore.
(ix) Central Institute of Fisheries, Nautical and Engineering Training, Cochin.
(x) National Institute of Post Harvest Technology and Training, Cochin.
(xi) Fishery Survey of India, Mumbai.
Total
1.3.2 A list of these 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, set up in 1965 and declared as
a statutory body corporate in 1987 under the NDDB
Act, is a premier institution to accelerate the pace of
dairy development on cooperative lines in the country.
Dr. (Ms.) Amrita Patel is the Chairperson of the Board
since 26th 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 headquarters
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
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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 (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. Justice Dr. A. K. Rajan is the Chairman of
the Authority.
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.
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 Deputy Secretary level officer.
1.9 Liaison Officer 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 processes 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 3rd to
7th November, 2009. 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 Goa, Cochin, Jammu 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
Parliament on Official Language inspected the Animal
Quarantine and Certification Service, Kapashera, Delhi
and Regional Office of National Dairy Development
Board, Noida. These inspection meetings were also
attended by representatives from the Department.
1.11.5 Circular letters were also issued from time
to time 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.
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 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
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 Department
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.
One Stenographer and four Lower Division Clerks
were nominated for Hindi Stenography and Hindi
Typing training respectively during the year. Hindi
Fortnight was celebrated in the Department from
1st to 14th September, 2009 during which various
competitions such as Hindi Essay Writing, Hindi Noting
Drafting, Hindi Rajbhasha Gyan and Debates were
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organized. A large number of officials participated in
these competitions and cash awards were given to the
successful candidates in a function presided over by
the Joint Secretary.
1.12 Animal Production and Health In-
formation
1.12.1 The website of the Department (http://dadf.gov.
in) was maintained and updated on daily basis, particu-
larly 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 Infor-
mation (RTI) Act 2005
1.13.1 For the purpose of providing information of
public interest, the Department has designated Cen-
tral 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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APPROACH AND STRATEGIES
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 2007
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 policy is, therefore,
to stimulate attitudes and actions, which should
result in assessing agricultural progress in terms
of improvement in the income of farmers’ families,
not only to meet their consumption requirements
but also to enhance their capacity to invest in
farm related activities.
2.2.2 In the livestock sector, major constraints
experienced by farmers relate to breed, feed and
fodder, health care and remunerative prices for
that produce. The policy envisages addressing
these issues through an appropriate strategy.
In the fisheries sector, a dynamic policy for the
The major goals of the National
management and economic use of EEZ for a variety
Policy for Farmers are, inter
of economic activities, including fisheries, will be
alia, to protect and improve
evolved and put in place with the assistance of land, water, bio-diversity
NFDB. and genetic resources
essential for sustained
2.3 Government’s Initiative and increase in productivity,
Assistance to States profitability and stability of
major farming systems by
2.3.1 As Agriculture, including Animal Husbandry, creating an economic stake in
Dairying and Fisheries, is a State subject, the conservation, to strengthen
emphasis of the Department has been on the bio-security of crops,
supplementing efforts of the State Governments in farm animals, fish and forest
the development of these sectors. The Department trees, etc.
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. The State-wise
breakup of different species of livestock is given at
Annexure - IV.
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 Table2.1: Livestock Population
(Million Nos.)
India ranks first in respect of S.No. Species Livestock Census Annual Growth Rate (%)
buffaloes, second in cattle & 1997 2003 2003 over 1997 Annual
goats, third in sheep, fourth 1 2 3 4 5 6
in ducks, fifth in chickens and
1 Cattle 198.9 185.2 -6.89 -1.18
sixth in camel population in
2 Buffalo 89.9 97.9 8.90 1.43
the world.
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

2.5 Employment Generation 2.7 Other Contributions

The contribution of livestock
and fisheries sectors to the
total GDP during 2008-09
was 4.07 per cent.
2.5.1 Animal Husbandry sector provides large self-
employment opportunities. According to National
Sample Survey Organization’s latest survey on
Employment and Unemployment (July 2004-June 2005
NSS 61st round), 6.7 per cent of the work force was
engaged in rural areas in animal husbandry sector as
compared to 5.5 per cent in rural and urban areas
combined in the country. The proportion of workers in
animal husbandry and fisheries sectors together was
7 per cent in rural areas as compared to 5.8 per cent
in rural and urban areas combined in the country.
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.3,10,891 crore during
2008-09 (Rs.2,61,000 crore for livestock sector and
Rs.49,891 crore for fisheries) which is about 26.8 per
cent of the value of the output of Rs.11,58,400 crore
from Agriculture & allied Sector. of 10th Plan (2006-07) as compared to 53.90 million
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.1,78,401 crore) was higher than paddy
(Rs.1,22,987 crore), wheat (Rs.83,414 crore) and
sugarcane (Rs.25,776 crore). The value of output
from meat group as per estimates of Central Statistical
Organization (CSO) at current prices in 2008-09 was
Rs. 48,610 crore.
2.8 Milk Production
2.8.1 India continues to be the largest producer of
milk in the world. Several measures to increase the
productivity of livestock, has resulted in increasing the
milk production to 100.90 million tonnes at the end

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tonnes in 1990-91. The estimate of milk production & poultry and Rs.8,607.94 crore from marine
for 2008-09 is 108.50 million tonnes. products).

2.9 Egg Production 2.13 Eleventh Plan

2.9.1 Poultry development in the country has shown 2.13.1 The approved outlay for the Eleventh Plan
steady progress over the years. India ranks third in for the Department is Rs.8,174 crore. This includes
egg production in the world as per FAOSTAT data for an amount of Rs.4,323 crore for Animal Husbandry,
the year 2008. Egg production increased from 21 Rs.580.00 crore for Dairy Development, Rs.2,776.00
billion in 1990-91 to 51 billion numbers in 2006-07. crore for Fisheries, Rs.35.00 crore for Secretariat
The estimate of egg production for 2008-09 is 55.6 & Economic Services, Rs.340.00 crore for Special
billion numbers. Livestock Sector and Fisheries Package for the Suicide-
prone Districts in the States of Andhra Pradesh,
2.10 Wool Production
Maharashtra, Karnataka and Kerala and Rs.120 crore
2.10.1 Wool production at the end of 10th Plan for an Externally Aided Project ‘Preparedness, Control
(2006-07) was 45.1 million kgs. as compared to and Containment of Avian Influenza’.
41.2 million kgs. during 1990-91. The estimate of
2.13.2 The approach identified for the livestock
wool production for 2008-09 is 42.7 million kgs. The
sector in the 11th Plan is to achieve an overall
production of major livestock products since 1950-51
growth between 6 to 7 percent per annum for the
to 2008-09 is given at Annexure-V. sector as a whole, with milk group achieving a
2.11 Fish and Fish Seed Production Table 2.2: Fish Production
(Lakh tonnes)
2.11.1 India is the third largest producer of fish and
Year Marine Inland Total
the second largest producer of fresh water fish in the 1991-1992 24.47 17.10 41.57
world. Fish production has increased from 41.57 lakh 1992-1993 25.76 17.89 43.65
tonnes (24.47 lakh tonnes for marine and 17.10 lakh 1993-1994 26.49 19.95 46.44
tonnes for inland fisheries) in 1991-92 to 76.08 lakh 1994-1995 26.92 20.97 47.89
tonnes (29.72 lakh tonnes for marine and 46.36 lakh 1995-1996 27.07 22.42 49.49
1996-1997 29.67 23.81 53.48
tonnes for inland fisheries) in 2008-09. Fish Production
1997-1998 29.50 24.38 53.88
since 1991-92 to 2008-09 is given in Table 2.2.
1998-1999 26.96 26.02 52.98
1999-2000 28.52 28.23 56.75
2.11.2 The State-wise details of fish production,
2000-2001 28.11 28.45 56.56
marine fisheries resources and inland water resources
2001-2002 28.30 31.20 59.56
are given at Annexure–VI, VII & VIII and the year-wise 2002-2003 29.90 32.10 62.00
production of fish seed is given in Annexure-IX. 2003-2004 29.41 34.58 63.99
2004-2005 27.80 35.20 63.04
2.12 Export Earnings 2005-2006 28.16 37.55 65.71
2006-2007 30.24 38.45 68.69
2.12.1 Total export earnings from livestock, poultry 2007-2008 29.20 42.07 71.27
and marine products was Rs.18,664.44 crore 2008-2009P 29.72 46.36 76.08
during 2008-09 (Rs.10,056.50 crore from livestock P: Provisional.

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 growth of 5 per cent per annum, meat and poultry
achieving a growth of 10 per cent per annum.
The targeted growth rate of fisheries is also 6
per cent. 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
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
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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.1,000 crore
for the Annual Plan 2008-09, which was revised to
Rs.940 crore at the RE stage. The final expenditure
for 2008-09 was Rs.865.27 crore. For the year 2009-
10, the Department have been allocated Rs.1,100
crore. By the end of December 2009, the Department
has incurred an expenditure of Rs.630.47 crore.
2.14.2 The scheme-wise BE, RE and Expenditure for
2008-09 and 2009-10 are given at Annexure–X.
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ANIMAL HUSBANDRY
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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. The Department
also implements various central sector and centrally-
sponsored schemes for the development of
infrastructure, and to supplement 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.
3.2.2 Central Cattle Breeding Farms (CCBF)
3.2.2.1 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
from Tharparkar, Red Sindhi, Jersey, Holstein Friesian
and crossbred cattle and from Surti and Murrah
buffaloes. The farms at Andeshnagar and Chiplima
are producing HF x Tharparkar crossbred and Jersey
x Red Sindhi crossbred bulls respectively. During
2008-09, these farms produced 346 bull calves and
trained 2,912 farmers in dairy farm management.
Achievements of the year 2009-10 (till 31st December,
2009) are 315 bull calves and training of 2,093
farmers.
Central Cattle Breeding Farm
3.2.3 Central Frozen Semen Production
and Training Institute, Hessarghata
(CFSPTI)
3.2.3.1 This is a premier institute located at
Hessarghata, 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 8.66 lakh doses of frozen semen
and provided training to 277 persons in the field of
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 Frozen Semen Technology & Andrology during 2008-
09. During 2009-10 (till 31st December 2009), 6.80
lakh doses of frozen semen were produced and 218
persons were trained.
3.2.4 Central Herd Registration Scheme
(CHRS)
3.2.4.1 Central Herd Registration Scheme
is for registration of elite cow and buffalo
breeds of national importance and provides
incentive for rearing of elite 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.
3.2.4.2 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.
3.2.4.3 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, Haryana and Ongole
of Cattle and Murrah, Jaffrabadi, Surti and Mehsana
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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 14,882 and
11,503 cows and buffaloes were done in 2008-09 and
2009-10 (till 31st December 2009) respectively.
Red Sindhi Caw
3.3 National Project for Cattle &
Buffalo Breeding
3.3.1 Genetic improvement in bovines is a long
term activity. Government of India has initiated a
major programme ‘National Project for Cattle and
Buffalo Breeding’ (NPCBB) from October 2000 over
a period of ten years, in two phases each of five
years, with an allocation of Rs. 402 crore for Phase–I.
In order to consolidate gains made during Phase-I,
Phase-II was initiated from Dec. 2006 with an allocation
of Rs. 775.87 crore. The NPCBB envisages genetic up
gradation on priority basis with a focus on development
and conservation of important indigenous breeds.
The project envisages 100 per cent grant-in-aid to
Implementing Agencies.
3.3.2 Objectives
The objectives of the scheme are:
(i) to arrange delivery of vastly improved AI service
at the farmers’ doorstep;
(ii) bring all breedable females among
cattle and buffalo under organized
breeding through AI insemination or
natural service by high quality bulls
within a period of 10 years;
(iii) undertake breed improvement
programme for indigenous cattle and
buffaloes so as to improve the genetic
makeup as well as their availability.

3.3.3 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 AI service
for doorstep delivery of AI. Liquid Nitrogen Filling Container

(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.
2009-10 (till 31st December 2009), an amount of
Rs.91.31 crore has been released.
3.3.5 Constitution of State Implementing
Agencies (SIAs)

(f) Study of breeding systems in areas out of
reach of AI.
(g) 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.
3.3.4 Progress of the Scheme
3.3.4.1 At present 28 States and one UT are
participating in the project. Financial assistance to the
tune of Rs.485.73 crore has been released to these
States/UT upto 2008-09. During the financial year
3.3.5.1 S ince inception of the project in October,
2000, 27 SIAs have been constituted under the
project. These implementing agencies implement
the project in a professional manner. In case
of small States, which are unable to constitute
viable SIAs, funds have been released to the
State Governments for implementation of the
project.
3.3.6 Increase in Coverage of Breedable
Animals
3.3.6.1. Performance of AI centres and semen stations
are given in Table 3.1 and 3.2.

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 Table 3.1: Performance of AI Centres
Agency No. of AI No. of AI (per centre per
AIC (Million) year)
Government 47,865
31.50 526
Private AI workers 12,000
Cooperative 13,000 11.00 846
NGO 4,000 1.50 375
Total 76,865 44.00 572

Table 3.2: Performance of Semen Stations

Agency Semen No. of Bulls Semen Bulls per Doses Produced
Stations Production Station per Station
(million) (lakh)
Government/ SIA 37 1,608 23.20 43 6.27
NDDB, Dairy coop, NGO 12 1,103 23.22 92 19.35
and private
Semen production in the
Total 49 2,711 46.42 55 9.47
country has increased from
22 million straws (1999- 3.3.7 Evaluation of semen stations: Central Monitoring Unit (CMU) was constituted on
2000) to 46 million straws 20.5.2004 for evaluation of semen stations once
(2008-2009) and the 3.3.7.1 In order to attain qualitative and in two years. The CMU has submitted its report for
number of inseminations has quantitative improvement in semen production, 2007-08.
increased from 20 million to
Table 3.3: State-wise Distribution of Semen Stations with the Grades Awarded
44 million. As per the impact (As per Semen Evaluation Report 2007-08)
analysis report submitted by Sl. State Grade Grade Grade Not Not Total
NABARD, overall conception No. A B C Graded Evaluated Stations
rate has increased from 80 & above 66 to 79 50 to 65 Below 49 NE
20 per cent to 35 per cent 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 Madya 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 Tamilnadu 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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3.3.8 Development of Minimum Standard
Protocol for Semen Production (MSP)
3.3.8.1 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, NDDB,
NDRI (Karnal) and CFSPTI and the same was made
effective from 20th May, 2004.
3.3.9 ISO and HACCP Certification of Semen
Stations
3.3.9.1 Semen stations at Ooty (TCMPF), Bidaj (NDDB),
ABC Saloon (NDDB), Amul Research & Development
Association Anand (Amul Dairy), Jagudan (Mehsana
Dairy), Urulikanchan Pune (BAIF), Hissar, Gurgoan,
Jagadhari (HLDB) Haringhata, Salboni, Beldanga
(West Bengal), Shyampur (Uttranchal), Nabha, Ropar
(Punjab), Bhattain (Punjab Milk Fed), Nandani (KMF),
SSCC Hessarghata, SLBTC Hessarghata, Dharwad
(Karnataka) CFSPTI Hessarghata (GOI Karnataka),
Mattupatty, Dhoni, Kulathupuzha (Kerala), Vizag,
Nandyal, Karimnagar, Banwasi (Andhra Pradesh),
Bassi (Rajasthan), Bhadbhada (Madhya Pradesh),
Cuttack (Orissa), Palampur (Himachal Pradesh) 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.
3.3.10 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 ETT labs under
the scheme ‘Assistance to States for control of Animal
Diseases (ASCAD)’.
3.3.11 Phase-II of NPCBB
3.3.11.1 Phase-II of the National Project for Cattle and
Buffalo Breeding was initiated in December, 2006 for
a period of five years (2006-07 to 2010-11) with an
allocation of Rs.775.87 crore. Phase-II will provide
self-employment to about 20,000 AI practitioners in
delivery of AI at the farmer’s doorstep. To improve
productivity of bovine population, the proposal aims
to bring 80 per cent 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.
3.3.11.2 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 converters even when fed poor
quality roughages. Murrah is the breed of choice in
various parts 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
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 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.
3.3.11.3 Major Components of NPCBB Phase-II
(a) Streamlining storage and supply of liquid
nitrogen: Infrastructure for bulk transport,
bulk storage and supply of liquid nitrogen is
being created under the component.
(b) 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 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 is being done.
Incentive to farmers is also admissible under
the component. Production of quality exotic
and crossbred bulls from imported embryos
and semen is also being taken up
under the component.
(c) Introduction of quality bulls with
high genetic merit: This is being
implemented 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.
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(d) Procurement of bulls for natural service:
Distribution quality bulls for natural service in
the areas, which are not under AI coverage is
being taken up under this component. 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 being provided to these breeders to
avoid degeneration of their stock.
(e) Quality control of goods and services at
sperm stations, semen banks and training
institutions: This is being implemented
through strengthening of sperm stations,
relocation of existing semen stations and
establishment of computer network with
Management Information System (MIS) for
close monitoring.
(f) Extension of private mobile AI practice
for door-step delivery: Under the component
private mobile AI practice for door-step delivery
is being further extended by introduction
of new private AI workers. This is being
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.
Artificial Insemination at Farmers’ Doorstep
(g) Conversion of stationary AI centres
into mobile centres: Under the component
stationary AI centres are being converted
into mobile ones. Funds are being made
available for procurement of 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.
3.3.11.4 Expected Project benefits
(i) Increased and improved coverage of breedable
females. About 80 per cent 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.
certification of semen, semen stations and AI
bulls.
(viii) Conservation and development of several
indigenous cattle and buffalo breeds.
3.4 Feed and Fodder Development
3.4.1 Adequate availability of feed and fodder to
livestock is vital for increasing the productivity and
also to sustaining on going genetic improvement
initiatives. Optimum and efficient utilization of feed and
fodder resources holds key for successful commercial
livestock production.
3.4.2 The area cultivated under fodder is about
4.6% of the total cultivable area. Exclusive pastures
and grasslands are widespread and are grazed by
the domestic animals. Total area under permanent
pastures and grasslands is about 12.4 million hectare
(NABCONS). An area of 15.6 million hq is classified as
wasteland and is also available for grazing. However
majority of these lands have either been degraded

(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
Fodder Cutting for Livestock
income. The benefits of the project will
flow directly to the resource-poor among rural
or encroached upon restricting their availability for
household. livestock grazing
(vi) A modern AI network and delivery of AI
3.4.3 Diverse uses of agriculture crop residues,
services at farmers’ doorstep.
frequent droughts and floods widened the gap
(vii) Establishment of Central Monitoring Cell for between demand and supply of feed and fodder. As

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 per the study conducted by NABCONS in 2007, a large
gap exists between demand and supply of Feed and
Fodder (FF) in the country:
Table 3.4: Demand and Availability of Feed & Fodder
(Dry matter in million tones)
S.N. Feed Demand Availability Gap
1 Dry Fodder 416 253 163(40%)
2 Greens 222 143 79(36%)
3 Concentrate 53 23 30(57%)
3.4.4 Presently, the Department is implementing a
central sector scheme, ‘Central Fodder Development
Organization’ and a ‘Centrally Sponsored Fodder
Development Scheme’ to supplement the efforts of
states in feed and fodder development.
3.5 Centrally Sponsored Fodder
Development Scheme
3.5.1 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) Establishment of Fodder Block Making Units
(b) Grassland Development including Grass
Reserves
(c) Fodder Seed Production and Distribution.
(d) Biotechnology Research Projects
(a) Establishment of Fodder Block Making
Units: Assistance is provided to the State
Governments for establishment of fodder
block making units to encourage production
of straw based feed blocks. Funding
pattern of the scheme is 25:75 (Central:
State/implementing agency). Assistance
of Rs.63.75 lakh for three fodder block
making units (two in Maharashtra and one
in Kerala State), has been released up to
December, 2009.
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(b) Grassland Development, including
Grass Reserves: Assistance is given to
Government departments as well as NGOs/
village panchayats for improvement of
degraded grasslands, common property
resources, grasslands, forest areas, gochar
lands and wastelands by introducing high
yielding varieties of grasses and legumes,
improvement of soil conditions by treatment,
development of irrigation system etc for
getting higher green fodder yield. Funding
is in the form of 100per cent Central grant.
During the year (till 31st December 2009), Rs.
430.05 lakh have been provided to the State
Governments of Gujarat (Rs. 224.00 lakh),
Sikkim (Rs. 50.00 lakh), Maharashtra ( Rs.
12.00 lakh), Kerala (Rs. 51.70 lakh), Uttar
Pradesh(Rs.10.10 lakh) and Andhra Pradesh
(Rs. 82.25 lakh) for development of 1,065
hectare of grasslands/gochar lands.
(c ) Fodder Seed Production and Distribution
Programme: Assistance is given to the State
Governments for augmenting production of
high yielding fodder varieties seeds through
registered growers on buy back arrangement
of fodder seeds from farmers. State Govt.
may involve SIA/Cooperatives/NGOs. Funding
pattern of the scheme is 75:25 (Central:
State/implementing agency). During 2009-10
(till 31st December 2009), Rs.196.26 lakh
have been provided to the State Governments
of Rajasthan, Orissa and Kerala for production
of 6,360 quintals of fodder seeds.
(d) Biotechnology Research Projects:
Assistance is given to the Research
Institutes/State Governments for production
of Biotechnology Research Projects for
improvement of quality fodder seeds and
to improve the utilization of feed and
 fodder by enrichment of rumen microbial
ecosystem. Funding is in the form of
100per cent Central grant. During 2009-
10, an amount of Rs.26.70 lakh for
completion of two research projects
sanctioned in 2006-07, have been
released to IGFRI, Jhansi.
3.6 Central Fodder Development
Organization
3.6.1 Seven Regional Stations for Forage
Production & Demonstration located in
different agro-climatic zones of the country
and the Central Fodder Seed Production
Farm, Hessarghatta, Bangalore are assisted
under this scheme for the purpose of production
and propagation of good quality seeds of fooder/
grass/legumes. 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, Hessarghatta
3.6.2 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), Gandhinagar
(Gujarat), Hisar (Haryana), Suratgarh (Rajasthan),
Sahema (Jammu & Kashmir), Alamadhi (Tamil
Nadu), Kalyani (West Bengal) and one Central
Fodder Seed Production Farm, Hessarghatta.
These stations are catering to requirement of
fodder seeds of the farmers of different agro-
climatic regions. They carry out extension activities
through field demonstrations and farmers’ fairs /
field days. During the year (up to December’09) ,
these stations have produced 235 tonnes of fodder
seeds, conducted 8137 demonstrations, organized
114 training programmes and 129 farmers’ fairs/
field days.
Azola Cultivation at RSFPD, Hissar
(b) Central Minikit Testing Programme on India, with poultry population
Fodder Crops of 489 million (as per
Livestock Census 2003) and
3.6.3 This scheme aims at making farmers aware egg production of 55.6 billion
through field demonstrations about latest high number in 2008-09, ranks
yielding varieties of fodder crops and improved among top three countries
agronomic package of practices to increase in egg production. Export of
production of green fodder. Certified seeds of high poultry & poultry products
increased from nearly Rs.11
yielding fodder crops/grasses/legumes produced at
Regional Stations and Central Farm, Hessarghatta, crore in 1993-94 to about
Rs.422 crore in 2008-09.
Milk Federations or other Govt. fodder seed
producing agencies are distributed. Kits are allotted
for onward distribution to the farmers free of cost.
During the year 2009-10, total 9.23 lakh fodder
seed Minikits have been allotted to the states.
3.6.4 Other Initiatives taken up by the
Department for improving feed and
fodder situation:
i. ICAR has been requested to strengthen
extension programme, especially training
programme for popularization of good
fodder varieties etc, through Krishi Vigyan
Kendras (KVKs) established by ICAR in the
districts.
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 ii. Feeding balanced ration to livestock
is the key to get optimum production.
Emphasis is given on (from Kharif
2009-10) improving fodder quality by
combining legumes with non-legumes
under Central Minikit Testing Programme
of the Depar tment.
iii. Generally unspecified mineral mixture is
mixed up with manufactured concentrate
feeds and fed to the livestock without
considering real deficiencies in a particular
area/region.DAHD has circulated the
mineral deficiency chart developed by ICAR
institute in Bangalore,among all the State
Animal Husbandry Directors for taking up
mineral mixture production as per specified
deficiency.
iv. State Govts. have been requested to take up
fodder trees cultivation on degraded /waste
lands to improve green fodder availability.
v. The department is in the process of
expanding the scope of the ongoing Centrally
Sponsored Feed and Fodder Development
Scheme to include various technology
interventions for efficient utilization of feed
and fodder. These include establishment
of silage making units, introduction of
chaff cutters, establishment of by-pass
protein units, training on Azolla cultivation
and establishment of Area Specific Mineral
Mixture Plants.
vi. To check the manufacture and sale of
spurious/low grade Cattle Feed and to ensure
availability of good quality feed for feeding
of Dairy Cattle and Buffaloes, Department
is in the process of finalizing Cattle Feed
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(Regulation of Manufacture and Sale) 2009
Order.
3.7 Development of Poultry
3.7.1 Poultry Development is a household activity
in India. However, scientific poultry production in
India gained momentum during the last four decades
due to concerted efforts of the Government of
India through policies, institutions and focused
research and the initiatives taken by the private
sector. The poultry sector has emerged from
entirely unorganized farming practices to the
commercial production system with state-of-the-art
technological interventions. Poultry sector, besides
providing direct or indirect employment to people, is
also a potent tool for subsidiary income generation
for many landless and marginal farmers and also
provides nutritional security especially to the rural
poor.
3.8 Central Poultry Development
Organizations
3.8.1 The CPDOs located at four regions
(Chandigarh, Bhubaneswar, Mumbai and
Hessarghatta) have been playing a pivotal role in the
implementation of the policies of the Government
with respect to poultry. The mandate of these
organizations has specially been reoriented to
focus on improved indigenous birds, which lay on
an average 180-200 eggs per annum and have
vastly improved feed conversion ratio in terms of
feed consumption and weight gain. In these CPDOs,
training is also imparted to the farmers to upgrade
their technical skills. Besides, CPDO, Hessarghatta,
also trains in-service personnel from within the
country as well as overseas. Diversification with
species other than chicken like ducks, turkey,
guinea fowl and Japanese quail is also undertaken.
The Central Poultry Performance Testing Center 3.9. Poultry Venture Capital Fund
(CPPTC), Gurgaon, is entrusted with responsibility
of testing the performance of layer and broiler 3.9.1 The Central Sector Scheme ‘Poultry Venture
varieties. The center gives valuable information Capital Fund’ is being implemented currently as
relating to different genetic stock available in the per erstwhile ‘Dairy/Poultry Venture Capital Fund’
country. pattern.
Table 3.5: Components and Provisions under PVCF

Sl. Component Maximum total project

No. 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

3.10 Poultry Development existing State poultry farms so as to enable them

to provide inputs, mainly in terms of providing
3.10.1 The administrative approval for the Centrally improved stocks suitable for rural backyard
Sponsored Scheme ‘Poultry Development’ with an rearing.
outlay of Rs.150.00 crore during 11th
Plan and Rs.28.00 crore for 2009-
10 was issued on 7th August, 2009.
The scheme has three components
namely, ‘Assistance to State Poultry
Farms (continuing component), ‘Rural
Backyard Poultry Development’ (new
component) and ‘Poultry Estates’
(new component).

(a) Assistance to State Poultry

Farms
3.10.2 It aims at strengthening State Poultry Farm

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 (b) Rural Backyard Poultry Development
3.10.3 This component is to cover BPL beneficiaries
enabling them to gain supplementary income and
nutritional support.
Rural Backyard Poultry Farm
(c ) Poultry Estates
3.10.4 Entrepreneurship skills are to be improved
through exploratory pilot component of ‘Poultry
Estates’ wherein two estates are proposed for
establishment at this stage. It is meant primarily for
educated, unemployed youth and small farmers with
some margin money for making a profitable venture
out of various poultry related activities in a scientific
and bio-secure cluster approach.
3.11 Conservation of Threatened Breeds
of Livestock
3.11.1 11th Plan allocation has been
enhanced from Rs.16.00 crore to Rs.45.00
crore. Major modifications made in the
revised scheme are:
(i) Breeds of livestock showing declining
trend in population and with population
around 10,000 will be covered.
(ii) Poultry and duck breeds with population
of 1,000 would also be covered.
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(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.
3.11.2 Allocation under the scheme during the
financial year 2009-10 is Rs.4.00 crore against
which Rs.2.53 crore was released till 31st
December 2009. Assistance provided during
the financial year 2009-10 for continuation of
nucleus breeding units are Arunachal Pradesh
(for Doom pig -Rs.10.00 lakh, Bhutia pony - Rs.20.00
lakh, Yak - Rs.20.00 lakh), Himachal Pradesh (for
Spiti pony - Rs.20.00 lakh, Yak - Rs.20.00 lakh),
Maharashtra (for Madgyal sheep - Rs.10.00 lakh),
Mizoram (for Mithun folk - Rs.20.00 lakh, Zovawk pig
- Rs.10.00 lakh), and West Bengal (for Ghoongroo pig -
Rs.10.00 lakh). Besides, funds were released to Gujarat
for conservation of Kathiawadi horse (Rs.36.81 lakh),
Kerala Livestock Development Board for conservation
of Attapaddy Goat (Rs.20.75 lakh) and West Bengal
for new unit for conservation of Haringhatta Black Fowl
(Rs.35.00 lakh). State Level Committees on Animal
Marwari Horse
Genetic Resources (SLCAnGRs) have been constituted
in the States of West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh,
Punjab, Gujarat, Mizoram, Madhya Pradesh and Orissa
to guide conservation of animal genetic resources in
these States. Other States are also being reminded to
constitute SLCAnGR so that there is State level review of
status of Animal Genetic Resources.
3.12 Central Sheep Breeding Farm,
Hissar (Haryana)
3.12.1 The farm was established during the Fourth Five
Year Plan with the objective of producing acclimatized
exotic rams for distribution to various State sheep
farms and training 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.
3.12.2 During 2009-10 (till 31st December 2009),
the farm supplied 679 rams and 91 bucks. A total
of 101 farmers were trained in mechanical sheep
shearing and 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.
Beetal Goats at CSBF, Hissar
3.13 Integrated Development of Small
Ruminants and Rabbits
3.13.1 This CSS was approved in the first fortnight
of April, 2009 for implementation in the 11th Plan
with an outlay of Rs. 134.83 crore. The budget
allocation for the financial year 2009-10 is Rs.18.33
crore. The scheme envisages setting up 54 intensive
small ruminants development clusters with venture
capital through NABARD as well as infrastructure
development and institutional restructuring. The
Scheme envisages constitution of a State Level
Sanctioning & Monitoring Committee (SLMC) by
each participating State to monitor progress of the A network of 27,562
scheme and formulate operational plan and policy Polyc linics/Hospitals/
with respect to implementation of the programme in Dispensaries and 25,195
the State. SLMCs’ have been constituted in the States Veterinary aid Centers
of Kerala and Maharashtra. Other states are in the (including Stockmen Centers/
process of constituting SLMCs and the progress is Mobile Dispensaries),
being monitored in the Department. supported by about
250 Disease Diagnostic
3.14 Establishment/Modernization of Laboratories, are functioning
Rural Slaughterhouses in the States and Union
Territories for quick and
3.14.1 This CSS is being implemented in Andhra
reliable diagnosis of livestock
Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Meghalaya through
diseases.
NABARD. The main objectives are: to establish a
new system of slaughter of livestock; to establish
slaughterhouses, which can be operated by
entrepreneurs is rural and semi urban
areas having population less that 50,000; to
encourage value addition to products in rural
areas so that livestock owners get better
income with proper utilization of by-products;
to ensure hygiene in meat production from
slaughterhouses to consumers’ table by
establishing network of cold chains and
distribution on commercial basis; and to
minimize clandestine slaughter and provide
pollution free environment.
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 3.15 Livestock Health
3.15.1 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.
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. 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.
3.15.2 While efforts are made to ensure better
livestock health, efforts are also made to
prevent ingress of diseases from outside the
country, and to maintain standards of veterinary
drugs and formulations. At present, the Drugs
Controller of India regulates the quality of
veterinary drugs and biologicals in consultation
with this Department. The following schemes
are implemented for Livestock Health.
3.16 Directorate of Animal Health
(a) Animal Quarantine and Certification
Service
3.16.1 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 standard for livestock and livestock
products exported from India. The four existing
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Quarantine Stations (at New Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai
and Kolkata) are operating smoothly from their own
premises, which include a small laboratory. This
service has been further strengthened through
setting up of two additional Animal Quarantine
Stations at Hyderabad and Bangalore. The
import of Grand Parent (GP) stock of poultry,
pets, laboratory animals and livestock products
has already commenced through Hyderabad and
Bangalore airports. Land for establishment of
Quarantine Stations at Hyderabad and Bangalore
has been acquired. The 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
activities of the Animal Quarantine and Certification
Service Stations are given at Annexure-XII.
AQCS, Kapashera
(b) National Veterinary Biological
Products Quality Control Centre,
Baghpat
3.16.2 So far the Indian Veterinary Research Institute
has been assisting in the task of monitoring the
quality of vaccines and biologicals. The National
Veterinary Biological Products Quality Control Centre
(National Institute of Animal Health) has now
been established at Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh. The
construction of main office building and laboratory of
the Institute has been completed. The Institute will be
fully functional soon.
(c) Central/Regional Disease Diagnostic
Laboratories
3.16.3 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 Biologicals, Kolkata,
Institute of Animal Health & Biologicals, Bangalore,
Animal Health Institute, Jallandhar and Institute of
Veterinary Biologicals, Khanapara, Guwahati are
functioning as referral laboratories for Western,
Eastern, Southern, Northern and North-Eastern
region, respectively.
3.17 Livestock Health & Disease
Control
3.17.1 This is being implemented throughout 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:
(a) Assistance to States for Control of Animal
Diseases (ASCAD)
(b) National Project on Rinderpest Eradication
(NPRE)
(c) Professional Efficiency Development (PED)
(d) Foot & Mouth Disease Control Programme
(FMD-CP) – New component
(a) Assistance to States for Control of Animal
Diseases (ASCAD)
3.17.2 Under 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, strengthening of existing Disease Diagnostic
Laboratories and in-service training to Veterinarians
and Para-veterinarians. Under this programme,
during 2007-08 and 2008-09 about 248 and
263 million vaccinations were carried out against
the targets of 150 and 175 million respectively.
During 2009-10, about 240 million vaccinations are
expected to be carried out against the target of 180
million. The programme also envisages collection &
compilation of information on the incidence of various
livestock and poultry diseases from States and
Union Territories. This information is disseminated
in the form of Monthly Animal Disease Surveillance
Bulletin to all the States and Union Territories and to
international organizations like Office International
Des Epizooties (OIE), Animal Production and Health
Commission for Asia and Pacific (APHCA), etc.
Incidence of diseases of Livestock and Poultry in
India during the year 2008 is at Annexure-XIII.
(b) Professional Efficiency Development
(PED)
3.17.3 The objective is to regulate veterinary
practices and to maintain the 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.
3.17.4 Veterinary Council of India is imparting training
on latest technical knowledge by way of Continuing
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The country was declared
free from Rinderpest on
25.05.2006 and from
Contagious Bovine Pleuro-
pneumonia on 25.05.2007.
30
Veterinary Education (CVE). During 2008-09, against respectively were checked. During 2009-10, against
the target of 20 batches (each batch comprising of the same targets, about 2,41,027 villages, 1,00,440
20 veterinarians), 25 batches were trained under stock routes and 71,257 institutions have been
CVE programme. During 2009-10, about 20 batches checked.
of Veterinarians are expected to be trained.
(d) Foot & Mouth Disease Control Programme
(FMD-CP)
(c ) National Project on Rinderpest Eradication
(NPRE)
3.17.9 This is being implemented in 54 selected
3.17.5 Rinderpest is a highly infectious viral districts to control the Foot and Mouth Disease with
100 per cent funding, which includes the cost of
disease (Morbilli virus infection) of cloven-
vaccine and supporting expenses. However, the State
hoofed animals inflicting heavy mor tality in bovine
Governments are providing manpower, infrastructure
population as well as in small ruminants. The
and logistic support.
present National Project on Rinderpest Eradication
(NPRE) programme is being implemented in all 3.17.10 During the period from 2003-04 to 2008-
the States and Union Territories with 100 per cent 09, about 2,296.52 lakh vaccinations were carried
Central assistance. out. During 2009-10, against the target of 350
lakh vaccinations, about 370 lakh vaccinations are
3.17.6 The main objective of the scheme is to strengthen expected to be carried out.
the veterinary services for maintaining
required vigil to sustain the country’s freedom
from Rinderpest & CBPP infection secured
in May, 2006 and May, 2007 respectively.
3.17.7 Physical surveillance through village,
stock route & institutional searches to
detect any re-occurrence of Rinderpest
and Contagious Bovine Pleuro-pneumonia
(CBPP) is being undertaken throughout
the country to maintain India’s freedom
Doctor Vaccinating Buffalo
status from these diseases. This physical
surveillance is done with the help of the staff of
3.18 Avian Influenza: Preparedness,
Animal Husbandry Department of the States &
Control and Containment
Union Territories to maintain freedom status.
3.18.1 The present wave of avian Influenza (commonly
3.17.8 During 2008-09, against the targets of known as ‘Bird Flu’) in poultry commenced in 1997 in
1,50,000 villages, 15,000 stock routes and 75,000 Hong Kong. A total of 62 countries reported Avian
institutional searches, about 3,50,962, 1,27,706 Influenza in domestic poultry/ wild life during the period
and 77,148 villages, stock routes and institutions 2003-2009, of which 50 countries have reported
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this disease in domestic poultry. During 2009, Avian
Influenza has been reported in 17 countries.
3.18.2 India remained free from Avian Influenza
till mid-February 2006. The first episode was
repor ted in February, 2006 in Maharashtra,
Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. This was followed
by second episode in July 2007 in Manipur. The
third episode was confirmed in January, 2008 in
West Bengal affecting 15 districts, followed by
two districts in Tripura during April, 2008. The
last outbreak of Avian Influenza was confirmed
in November, 2008 in 9 districts in Assam.
Subsequently, it recurred in 5 districts in West
Bengal in December, 2008 and repor ted in Sikkim
in January, 2009. A summarized position of the
outbreaks of Avian Influenza upto December,
2009 is presented below:

Table 3.6: Outbreaks of Avian Influenza upto December, 2009

Period State affected Number Number of Birds Compensation

of Epicenters culled paid (Rs. in
Districts (in lakh) lakh)
18th February – 18th April, 2006 Maharashtra 2 28 9.40 270
18th February, 2006 Gujarat 1 1 0.92 32
28th March Madhya Pradesh 2 1 0.12 3
25th July, 2007 Manipur 1 1 3.39 94
15th January – 16th May, 2008 West Bengal (1st 15 68 42.62 1,229
episode)
7th – 14th April, 2008 Tripura 2 3 1.93 71
27th November – 24th December, 2008 Assam 9 18 5.09 170
15th December, 2008 – 27th May, 2009 West Bengal (2nd 5 11 2.01 36
episode)
19th January, 2009 Sikkim 1 1 0.04 3
Total 38 132 65.52 1,908

3.18.3 The following measures have been taken by (iii) Training of veterinary personnel in
the Government of India for control and containment preparedness, control and containment is
of Avian Influenza outbreaks as well as to prevent continuing. About 80% veterinary workforce in
its ingress into the country. the country has been trained to handle control
(i) Culling of entire poultry population in the and containment operations.
affected zone of 0-3 Kms. (iv) Reserves of essential material for control
operations have been developed and are
(ii) Continuous strengthening of preparedness
being expanded further.
to tackle any future eventuality in terms
of upgradation of laboratories, training of (v) Sensitization of general public on Avian
manpower, stockpiling of materials for control Influenza through Information, Education and
and containment etc. Communication (IEC) campaigns.

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 (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 outbreak of the disease.
(viii) Imports 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 States for guidance of
poultry farmers.
3.19 Animal Husbandry Statistics
3.19.1 The production of major livestock products
(MLP) like milk, eggs, meat & wool  are estimated
on the basis of annual sample surveys conducted
under the Centrally Sponsored  Scheme ‘Integrated
Sample Survey’. All the States and Union Territories
are implementing the Scheme. The annual Integrated
Sample Surveys for the estimation of MLP are
conducted from March to February. The entire
period of one year is divided into three Seasons of
4 months each. These Seasons are: Summer (March
to June), Monsoon (July to October) and Winter
(November to February). This helps in building up
progressive estimates of aggregate and also takes
care of seasonality, if any, available in the characters
under study. The sampling design is a stratified
three stage design with district as stratum. The first
stage units (FSUs) are villages, second stage units
(SSUs) are households and third stage units (TSUs)
are animals. Under the Integrated Sample Survey
Scheme, central assistance to the tune of 50 per
cent and 100 per cent of the expenditure on Salary
for the entitled posts is provided to the States and
the UTs respectively.
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3.19.2 The ‘Technical Committee of Direction for
Improvement of Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Statistics (TCD)’ guides the Department in the
conduct of the scheme. Directors of Animal
Husbandry/Sheep Husbandry of all the States/UTs,
Directors of Directorate of Economics & Statistics
(E&S) of four selected States, representatives of
CSO & NSSO, Ministry of Statistics & Programme
Implementation, representative of Directorate of
Economics & Statistics (E&S), Ministry of Agriculture,
representative from Ministry of Rural Development
and representatives from other independent
agencies such as National Dairy Development Board
(NDDB), DMI, IASRI and Indian Statistical Institute
are the members of the Committee. Director
General, Central Statistical Organization, Ministry
of Statistics & Programme Implementation is the
Chairman. States/UTs compile season wise as well
as annual estimates of MLP. The annual estimates
are uploaded on the website of the Department and
published in the biennial ‘Basic Animal Husbandry
Statistics’ of the Department. The latest issue of
the publication is for the year 2008.
3.19.3 Refresher training Course in ISS
methodologies had started during 2005-06. Since
then, training has been held in all the States and UTs
except Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Uttarakhand,
Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Puducherry. The response
was very good and States sent their feedback that
such training should be repeated once at least in
three years period.
3.19.4 During 2009-10, Depar tment approved the
study proposal on ‘Estimation of Production and
Availability of Oilcake/Meal and Bran for Livestock
Feed in India’ submitted by Centre of Economic
and Social Research, Delhi for a period of nine
months.
3.19.5 The Expenditure Finance Committee for
11 Plan for ISS scheme decided to revise the
th
methodology for estimation of Major Livestock
Products and to fur ther examine the scope of
additional components which are more useful
for making the policy. The Depar tment of Animal
Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries has constituted
a Committee for revision of methodology
under the Chairmanship of Animal Husbandry
Commissioner.
3.20 Livestock Census
3.20.1 The first Livestock Census was conducted
during 1919-20 and since then it is being
conducted quinquennilly by all States/UTs in India.
The data collected for the 18th Livestock Census
in the series with 15/10/2007 as the date of
reference is presently being processed. The
Census is conducted with 100 per cent assistance.
It provides disaggregated information on poultry,
animal operated agricultural implements and
machinery, and fishery statistics.
3.20.2 In the present Census, greater emphasis has
been given on collection of information on breed-
wise data in respect of all States/UTs. The results
of 18th Livestock Census would be brought out in
two phases viz. All India Report (Provisional) based
on Quick Tabulation Plan, derived from Village level
totals and All India Report (Final results) based on
Detailed tabulation Plan which would be derived
from computerised household data. National
Informatics Centre of the Department is processing
the data received from States/UTs. All India Report
(Provisional) is expected to be released by the end
of April, 2010 and All India Report (Final Results)
in the course of 2010.
3.20.3 Out of budgetary allocation of Rs.23.11
crore for 2009-10, an amount of Rs.20.41 crore
has been released up to December, 2009 to the
States/UTs. In addition, an amount of Rs.9.00 lakh
has been released to NIC for meeting the expenses
on computerization.
3.21 Livestock Insurance
3.21.1 For promotion of the livestock sector, it is
important that along with providing more effective
measures for disease control and improvement of
genetic quality of animals, a mechanism of assured
protection to the farmers and cattle rearers is
required against eventual losses of such animals. In
this direction, the Government of India introduced
a CSS ‘Livestock Insurance’ on a pilot basis during
2005-06 & 2006-07 in 100 selected districts of the
country. The scheme continued during 2007-08
also. A full fledged scheme ‘Livestock Insurance’
was approved on 20.11.2008 in 100 newly selected
districts on regular basis. The scheme covers 300
selected districts from 10.12.2009.
3.21.2 This CSS being implemented in all the States
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. The scheme
benefits the farmers (large/small/ marginal) and
cattle rearers having indigenous/crossbred milch
cattle and buffaloes. Benefit of subsidy is restricted
to two animals per beneficiary per household. The
funds under the scheme are utilized for payment
of premium subsidy, honorarium to veterinary
practitioners and publicity campaign for creation of
awareness. 50 per cent of the premium of insurance
is paid by the beneficiary and the remaining 50
per cent is paid by the Government of India. The
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 scheme is implemented through the State Livestock 3.21.3 The list of districts covered under this scheme
Development Boards. Where no such board exists, is at Annexure-XIV. An amount of Rs.23.28 crore
the scheme is being implemented through the State has been released to States during 2009-10 (up to
Directorate of Animal Husbandry. December, 2009).

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 CHAPTER 4

DAIRY DEVELOPMENT
4 DAIRY DEVELOPMENT

4.1 The Indian Dairy sector acquired substantial
growth momentum from 9th Plan onwards, achieving
an annual output of 108.5 million tonnes of milk
during 2008-09. 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 milk
has reached at a level of 258 grams per day in the
year 2008-09, 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 who are grouped into cooperatives at the
village level. To provide them a steady market and
a remunerative price for the milk produced, about
13.90 million farmers have been brought under the
ambit of 1,33,349 village level dairy cooperative
societies in the country as a part of Operation
Flood Programme.
4.2 The efforts of the Department in the dairy
sector are concentrated on promotion of dairy
activities mainly in 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 quality milk and milk products. The
Department implement four schemes in the dairy
sector including a new central sector scheme
‘Dairy Venture Capital Fund’. 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 ‘Intensive Dairy Development
Programme (IDDP)’ in Non-Operation Flood, Hilly
and Backward Areas’ was launched in 1993-94 on
100 per cent grant-in-aid basis. The main objectives
of the scheme are:
= Development of milch cattle.
= Increasing milk production by providing India is the highest milk
technical input services. producer in the world
recording an average annual
= Procurement, processing and marketing of
growth rate of 4.3 per cent
milk in a cost effective manner.
since 2004-05.
= Ensure remunerative prices to the milk
producers.
= Generate additional employment
opportunities.
= Improve social, nutritional and economic
status of residents of comparatively more
disadvantaged areas.
4.3.2 The scheme was modified in March, 2005 and
was named ‘Intensive Dairy Development Programme
(IDDP)’. It is presently being implemented in hilly and
backward areas and also in districts, which received
less than Rs.50.00 lakh for dairy development under
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).
4.3.4 Since inception of the scheme, 86 projects
have been approved. Out of these, 47 projects
are under implementation and 39 have been
completed. 207 districts were covered in 25 States
and a UT with a total outlay of Rs.501.84 crore till
31st December 2009, including ‘Special Livestock
Sector and Fisheries Package for the Suicide
Prone Districts in the States of Andhra Pradesh,
Maharashtra, Karnataka and Kerala’. These projects
have benefited about 18.98 lakh farmers in 27,552
villages in various States procuring over 21.02 lakh
kgs of milk per day and marketing milk of about
17.42 lakh litres per day. Milk chilling capacity of
19.45 lakh litres per day and processing capacity
of 24.51 lakh litres per day has been created under
this scheme.
4.4 Strengthening Infrastructure for
Quality & Clean Milk Production
4.4.1 With increase in milk production, quality
standards prevalent today in milk production,
milk collection and processing need 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 Depar tment introduced the
scheme ‘Strengthening infrastructure for
Quality & Clean Milk Production’ during Infrastructure for Quality and Clean Milk Production
the 10 th Plan (2004-05). The scheme is being total cost of Rs. 213.12 crore with central share
continued during 11 Plan as merged (in 2005-
th
of Rs.173.80 crore till 31.12.2009. An amount of
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06) 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 per cent 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.
Evaluation and impact study of the scheme has
been conducted by an independent agency and
final repor t has been submitted. Based on the
outcome of the study, the necessary revision/
modification will be carried out.
4.4.3 Since inception, the Department has approved
137 projects spread over 21 States and one UT at a
Rs.15.56 crore has been released during
the year 2009-10 (till 31 st December
2009) for implementation of approved
projects. 5.30 lakh farmer members have
been trained and 1,439 Bulk Milk Coolers
(BMCs) with a total chilling capacity of
25.60 lakh litres have been installed and
1,011 existing laboratories have been
strengthened.
4.5 Assistance to Cooperatives
4.5.1 This scheme star ted 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 seven years from the date of its
approval.
4.5.2 Since inception, the Depar tment 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.
245.44 crore with central share of Rs.122.91
crore till 31 st ­ December, 2009. The scheme
is being implemented on 50:50 sharing basis
between Govt. of India and the concerned State
Governments. Since inception, an amount of
Rs.93.10 crore has been released under the
scheme till 31 st December, 2009. Out of 34 Milk
Unions, 17 have been turned around and earned
profit as on 31.03.2008.
Pouch Filling Machine under GOI Assistance
4.6 Dairy 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 equipments and
management skills, a central sector scheme namely,
‘Dairy Venture Capital Fund’ is being implemented
during 11th Five Year Plan after separating the
Poultry component of erstwhile ‘Dairy/Poultry
Venture Capital Fund’ scheme launched in 2004-
05. 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.
4.6.2 The scheme is being implemented through
NABARD and funds amounting to Rs.122.99 crore
were released to NABARD till 31st December, 2009,
including Rs.10.00 crore released during 2009-10.
NABARD has sanctioned 13,610 Dairy Units and
released Rs.129.62 crore till 31st December, 2009.
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 4.6.3 The following components are eligible for
financial assistance under the scheme:
Table 4.1: Components and Provisions under DVCF
Sl.
Component
No.
1. Establishment of small dairy
farms - 10 animals unit
(buffaloes/cross bred cows) for
milk production.
2. Purchase of Milking Machines/
Milk-o-Tester/Bulk Milk Cooling
unit etc.
3. Purchase of dairy processing
equipment for manufacturing
indigenous milk products.
4. Establishment of dairy product
transportation facilities including
cold chain.
Maximum total project cost*
(Rs. in lakh)
Rs.3.00 lakh per unit (up to 10 animals)
-Any Non Operation Flood area.
-The total cost depends on the infrastructural facilities required.
-Rs.15.00 lakh
-Milking Machine, Milk-o-Tester and Bulk Milk Cooling unit (up to 2,000 litres
capacity)
-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.
-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 -Rs.25 lakh per unit.

and milk products. -Unit cost depends upon the quantum and type of milk/milk products to be
stored.
-While the cost depends upon the investment on type and source of
machinery used.
6. Establishment of private -Rs.2.00 lakh per unit for Mobile clinics and Rs.1.50 lakh for Stationary
veterinary clinics. clinic.
-Area of operation from 8 to 10 villages having 5,000 to 6,000 cattle units.
*Government of India provides 50 per cent of the total approved project cost as interest free loan.

4.6.4 The evaluation and impact study of the
scheme has been conducted by an independent
agency and final report has been submitted. Based
on the outcome of the study, the necessary revision/
modifications will be carried out.
4.7 Deficit Monsoon and its Impact on
Dairying
4.7.1 The impact of deficit monsoon on livestock
sector will be manifested in many forms, such as: scarcity
of crop residues and other feed ingredients because of
reduced crop production and increasing crop failure;
decline in reproductive efficiency; increase incidences
of animal diseases particularly viral and protozoan in
animals in milk and decline in milk production.
4.7.2 As per a study conducted by National Institute
of Animal Nutrition and Physiology in 2005, the
deficit with regard to green fodder, dry fodder and
concentrate was 11 per cent, 28 per cent and 35 per
cent respectively. Drought like situation has further
aggravated this deficiency.
4.7.3 As quality green fodder was not available,
during the monsoon season farmers have met
requirement of roughages from dry fodder from the

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available reserves of earlier crops. Thus the dry
fodder in required quantity will not be available with
the farmers from January –April 2010 or till wheat is
harvested.
4.7.4 Reproductive efficiency among breedable
bovines decline substantially due to deficiency of
green fodder and quality concentrates. Animals do
not come into heat at the right time (i.e. within 90
to 100 days after calving) and dry period increases
significantly. Some times animal come into heat but
do not conceive because of anovulatory heat during
stress period. The decline in milk production and
reproductive efficiency will be the highest in crossbred
cattle followed by buffaloes. If dry period is increased
by one month the total milk production in the country
will decline by 11.25 Million Tonnes (As 75 million
animals are in milk).
4.7.5 Following steps have been taken to augment
the availability of liquid milk and stabilize the prices of
milk and milk products (in the domestic market in view
of drought situation in the country):
 Export incentive given to milk fat (butter,
butter oil & others) under VKGUY have been
withdrawn for milk and milk products.
 On request of this Department, Ministry of
Commerce has withdrawn benefits under
VKGUY for export of buffalo meat and has
reduced the benefits under VKGUY for the
export of oil cake/meal.
 Issued Sanitary Import Permit (SIP) for
importing 23,493.55 MT of butter oil since
January 2009. Till December 2009, about
14,000 MT of butter oil has landed in the
country.
 On recommendation of this Department, the
Department of Revenue has reduced custom
duty on Anhydrous Milk Fat (AMF) to 30 per
cent as applicable in the case of butter/
butter oil.
 The Ministry of Commerce has issued
permission for import of 10,000 MT Skimmed
Milk Powder (SMP) under Tariff Rate Quota
(TRQ) of 5per cent for 2009-10 and has
agreed ‘In Principle’ on the proposal for
import of 10,000 MT for 2010-11.
 Against a target of 6.00 lakh Minikits for
2009-10, total 9,23,155 Minikits of improved
fodder varieties have been distributed to
supplement the efforts of States to increase
fodder production and its availability to the
livestock.
 Milk Federations have been advised to have
regular interaction among themselves and
also with the Private Dairies to manage the
shortage of milk fat & SMP.
 NABARD and Commercial Banks/Co-operative
Banks implementing ‘Dairy Venture Capital
Fund’ scheme have been advised to expedite
approvals of dairying proposals as dairying is a
major subsidiary occupation in the country and
the best alternative during drought conditions.
 In order to reduce the burden on dairy farmers,
Honb’le Agriculture Minister has requested
Honb’le Finance Minister for exemption of
excise duty, cess & Value Added Tax (VAT)
from molasses and also to impose 25per cent
export duty on de-oiled cake, oilmeal/cake to
reduce the price of cattle feed.
 Request has been made to the Ministry of
Commerce to remove export incentive from
casein.
4.7.6 Development & Conservation of
Indigenous Breeds in the Light of
Global Warming
4.7.6.1 The cattle and buffalo genetic resources of
India are represented by 30 indigenous breeds of
cattle including Rathi, Gir, Kankrej, Tharparkar, Sahiwal,
Deoni, Hallikar, Khillar Hariana etc. and 10 breeds of
buffaloes including Murrah, Jaffarabadi, Mehsani,
Surti etc. Indigenous animals are sturdy, endowed
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 with quality of heat tolerance, resistance to diseases
and have ability to thrive under extreme nutritional
stress. The negative impact of Global Warming/
climate change on total milk production for India has
been estimated at about 1.60 million tonnes annually
in 2020 ((National Institute of Animal Nutrition &
Physiology 2005). The decline in milk production and
reproductive efficiency will be the highest in crossbred
cattle. Global warming is likely to increase incidences
of animal diseases particularly viral and protozoan
diseases in crossbred animals. Therefore, there is
a need to take programmes for development and
conservation of indigenous breeds.
4.7.6.2 Considering the importance of indigenous
breeds in the national economy, Government has
undertaken the following steps for their development
and conservation:
(i) The Department is implementing National
Project for Cattle and Buffalo Breeding
since October 2000, which has focus on
development and conservation of indigenous
breeds. Funds have been released to the
participating States for procurement of bulls
for natural service, initiating bull production
programmes, strengthening of bull mother
farms and establishment of ONBS farms for
important indigenous breeds (Sahiwal, Gir,
Deoni, Kankrej, Hariana, Kenkatha, Hallikar,
Khillar etc) for their further development.
During Phase-I of the project, an amount of
Rs.58 crore has been released exclusively for
development and conservation of indigenous
breeds. An amount of Rs.356.78 crore has
been kept exclusively for development of
indigenous breeds under Phase-II of NPCBB.
In addition to this, strengthening of field
AI network, semen stations, establishment
of private AI workers and organization of
fertility camps will also lead to development
of indigenous breeds.
(ii) National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)
and BAIF Development Research Foundation
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are also implementing indigenous breed
development programmes for breeds like
Rathi, Kankrej, Krishna Valley, Dangi Khillar,
Hallikar by involving farmers and Gaushalas
etc. Sabarmati Gaushala Bidaj has extensively
utilized its core competency in embryo
transfer technology (ETT) to conserve and
preserve endangered germplasm. Under this
programme, 169 viable embryos of Sahiwal,
46 of Red Sindhi, 179 of Kankrej, 10 of Gir
cattle, 19 of Jaffarabadi, 22 Pandharpuri
and 43 Toda buffaloes have been preserved.
Sabarmati Gaushala Bidaj is also maintaining
indigenous bulls (Murrah, Sahiwal, Gir, Kankrej)
for semen production.
4.8 Post Operation Flood and
Consolidation of Cooperative
Movement – by NDDB
4.8.1 The National Dairy Development Board
(NDDB) was set up in 1965 to promote, plan and
organise programmes for the development of dairy
and other agriculture based and allied industries along
cooperative lines, and also to provide assistance in
the implementation of such programmes. In 1987,
the Parliament declared NDDB as a statutory body
corporate and an institution of national importance
under the NDDB Act.
4.8.2 Strengthening the Cooperatives
4.8.2.1 During 2009-10, dairy cooperatives continued
to avail technical and financial support from NDDB
in the areas of strengthening cooperative business,
productivity enhancement, quality assurance, creation
of a national information network and building dairy
infrastructure. Up to December 2009, 98 plans of dairy
cooperatives under the Perspective Plan 2010 with a
total outlay of Rs.1,979.25 crore have been approved.
Out of this, NDDB’s financial assistance in the form
of interest bearing loans, interest free loans and
grants aggregate to Rs.1,633.90 crore. The balance
of Rs.345.35 crore is contributed by the Milk Unions/
Federations.
4.8.3 Animal Breeding
4.8.3.1 NDDB in collaboration with various
implementing agencies like the Karnataka Milk
Federation, Mehsana Milk Union, Banaskantha Milk
Union, Sabarmati Ashram Gaushala, Bidaj and Animal
Breeding Centre, Salon, continued to implement
progeny testing programmes for the production of
quality bulls of Holstein Friesian (HF) and crossbred
HF cattle as well as Mehsana and Murrah buffaloes.
4.8.3.2 The genetic potential of cattle and buffaloes
can be improved through artificial insemination
using quality semen produced from high genetic
merit bulls. During the year, NDDB-managed semen
stations – Sabarmati Ashram Gaushala, Bidaj and
Animal Breeding Centre, Salon – together produced
about 109 lakh (provisional) doses of frozen semen.
The eight dairy cooperative semen production
stations added another 102 lakh (provisional) doses
of frozen semen.
4.8.3.3 NDDB has been providing financial assistance
to some professional AI service providers to encourage
them to provide quality AI services on a cost-plus
basis at the doorstep of milk producers following a
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
4.8.3.4 During the year, NDDB’s Indigenous Breed
Development Project for Rathi and Kankrej cattle
breeds continued in their native tracts in Rajasthan
and Gujarat. The conservation and development of
Animal Breeding
the Rathi breed is being carried out in Bikaner and
Sri Ganganagar districts of Rajasthan. NDDB is also
working on the Kankrej breed in Banaskantha and
Patan districts of Gujarat. A milk-recording programme
for identifying elite cows and producing bulls from the
bull mothers is a part of the Project. The bulls thus
produced are procured and distributed to various
institutions for further dissemination through natural
service or the AI programme. These bulls have a
confirmed parentage, verified by the use of molecular
markers, and they are also free from diseases like
tuberculosis, Johne’s disease and brucellosis. In
addition, efforts to preserve indigenous breeds of
cattle and buffaloes by in vitro methods, through
frozen embryos and semen doses, continued in buffalo
breeds like Jaffarabadi, Murrah, Pandharpuri and
Toda, and in cattle breeds like Gir, Hariana, Kankrej,
Khillar, Rathi, Red Sindhi, Sahiwal and Tharparkar.
4.8.3.5 NDDB has developed an integrated
information system for breeding, nutrition and health
care services called ‘Information Network for Animal
Productivity and Health (INAPH)’. The system is
being pilot tested.
4.8.4 Animal Nutrition & Feed Technology
4.8.4.1 NDDB’s advisory services to the cattle
feed plants of dairy cooperatives have helped in
maintaining the quality of feed and feed supplements.
More than 90 per cent of the feed produced by
the cooperative cattle feed plants conformed
to standard specifications. These plants have
also been able to increase their capacity
utilisation to around 95 per cent. Some of
the cattle feed plants also availed of NDDB’s
assistance for setting up bypass protein plants
across various locations.
4.8.4.2 A balanced ration contributes towards
improving productivity and reproductive
efficiency in dairy animals. The ration balancing
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 programme is being implemented on a limited scale
in seven States namely, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar,
Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar
Pradesh. The animals fed with a balanced ration under
this programme have shown an improvement in the
milk yield and there has also been a reduction in the
cost of feeding per day per animal.
4.8.4.3 NDDB continued to undertake mineral mapping
programmes in different agro-climatic zones to set
up plants for the production of area specific mineral
mixtures. During the year, mineral mapping work was
completed for Sehore, Indore, Barwani and Mandsaur
districts in Madhya Pradesh. Calcium, phosphorus,
sulphur, copper, zinc and cobalt were found to be
deficient in the ration of animals in these districts.
Based on the results of mineral mapping, an area-
specific mineral mixture formulation was developed for
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the zone. NDDB also continued to provide technical
assistance for setting up mineral mixture plants.
4.8.4.4 With the rising cost of concentrate feed
ingredients, green fodder is emerging as an economic
source of nutrients. NDDB provided assistance to
dairy cooperatives for procurement of breeder seeds
of improved varieties of fodder crops from the Indian
Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)/agriculture
universities. The dairy cooperatives organised
production of 3,500 tonnes of certified/truthfully
labelled seeds to enhance green fodder production.
Efforts are being made to popularise cultivation of high
yielding varieties of forages and fodder conservation
technologies through field demonstrations.
4.8.5 Animal Health
4.8.5.1 NDDB’s support for the Animal Disease
Control Project for control of Foot and Mouth
Disease (FMD) in Kerala, called ‘Goraksha’,
implemented by the State Animal Husbandry
Department, came to a close. A corpus fund
has been created from contributions by animal
owners for a part of the cost of the vaccine
and ear-tag, and from the annual contribution
by the Government of Kerala. The interest from
the corpus along with the charge being levied
on the animal owners to recover part of the
cost of the vaccine and ear-tag, as well as the
annual contribution from the Government of
Kerala has ensured continuation of the project
beyond five years.
4.8.5.2 NDDB’s R&D Laboratory continued
to extend diagnostic services to organised
farms to reduce economic losses due to
infectious diseases and for better productivity
of animals. The use of rapid and accurate
diagnostic techniques has not only prevented
the spread of infectious diseases such
as bovine brucellosis, Infectious Bovine
Rhinotracheitis (IBR), bovine tuberculosis, Johne’s
Disease (JD) and foot and mouth disease, but has
also helped to maintain disease-free herds. The
Laboratory also carries out the OIE-approved real-
time PCR protocol, as a routine, to screen bovine
frozen semen and to certify it to be free from the IBR
virus. In addition, the Laboratory provides services
for karyotyping, diagnosis of genetic diseases and
parentage verification, to the organised farms. These
services are extremely useful for maintaining high
quality bulls and to eliminate the abnormal breeding
stock from the population.
4.8.5.3 The Laboratory is also engaged in the
development of recombinant/new generation vaccines
against IBR, FMD, bovine brucellosis, rabies and
multi-species tick infestations. The trials conducted
on animals to study the safety and efficacy of these
vaccines have shown encouraging results. The
development of a marker vaccine against infectious
diseases will help to confer better immunity and
also facilitate differentiation between infection and
vaccination immunity.
4.8.6 Ensuring Milk Quality
4.8.6.1 NDDB continued to assist dairy cooperatives in
ensuring the quality of packed milk and milk products
through the use of proper technology and processes
covering the entire milk chain from the producer to
the consumer. This included support for establishment
of efficient milk collection and handling equipment
including milk analysers and bulk milk coolers in the
rural areas to retain the quality of raw milk reaching
the dairy processing units.
4.8.6.2 The milk processing units of dairy cooperatives
are also advised on production of quality milk and
its products by optimum utilisation of resources.
With a view to improve plant conditions for efficient
operations, NDDB assisted the dairy plants in quality
audit, energy conservation and loss reduction. The
milk processing units are also supported to implement
environment management systems.
4.8.6.3 NDDB has been involved in arranging training
on aspects such as clean milk production, dairy plant
operations and hygienic and proper handling of milk
and milk products. Under the project ‘Nationwide
Database on Milk Quality Parameters’, the testing of
milk samples for chemical as well as microbiological
parameters has been taken up by NDDB. The aim
of the project is to create a database of milk quality
parameters in the country to facilitate policy decisions
for quality assurance. The results were shared with
the respective dairy cooperatives for preparing and
implementing action plans to improve the quality of
milk.
4.8.7 Milk Procurement and Marketing
4.8.7.1 The average milk procurement by dairy
cooperatives during 2009-10 (up to December, 2009)
was more than 241 lakh kgs per day (provisional) as
compared to 233 lakh kgs per day during the same
period in the previous year, registering an increase
of 3.4 per cent. The average milk marketing by
cooperatives was 211 lakh litres per day as against
201 lakh litres per day, registering a rise of about
five per cent over the corresponding period in the
previous year. Dairy cooperatives continued to avail
of NDDB’s assistance to expand their distribution
network, diversify their product portfolio, improve
services, promote sales and to carry out consumer
awareness activities.
4.8.8 New Generation Cooperatives (NGC)
4.8.8.1 NDDB continued to promote New Generation
Cooperatives (NGC) initiatives in areas where large
volumes of surplus marketable milk have remained
untapped by the existing dairy cooperatives. By the
end of December 2009, about 1,50,000 producers
were organized into around 7,800 milk pooling
points in nine States namely, Andhra Pradesh,
Bihar, Gujarat, Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir, Madhya
Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh.
Collectively, they procure an average of 6,61,000 kgs
of milk per day with a peak procurement of 10,80,000
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 kgs per day in 2009-10 upto December 2009. NDDB is
working with the Institute of Rural Management Anand
(IRMA) to design and develop Producer Company
structures that would function as viable producer-
owned enterprises.
New Generation Cooperatives
4.8.8.3 Some innovative practices in milk collection,
testing and direct payment have been put in place
to ensure transparency and build confidence
amongst producers. A user- friendly payment
solution in collaboration with a commercial bank
has been introduced in some locations where
money is transferred directly to the account of
each producer and a Business Correspondent of
the bank makes cash payment to the producers at
their villages/nearby Bulk Milk Cooler centre.
4.8.9 Building a National Information
Network
4.8.9.1 NDDB continued to strengthen its
internet-based Dairy Information System
(i-DIS) which is being used by most of the
dairy cooperatives and marketing dairies. The
system enables compilation of the number of
village dairy cooperative societies and their
members, the quantum of milk procured
and the volume of milk marketed by dairy
cooperatives. Orientation workshops were
organised for officers of milk unions across the
country to improve the quality of information
reported.
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4.8.10 Projects
4.8.10.1 Various cooperative milk unions and
federations across the country continued to avail
of NDDB’s 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, NDDB completed one
consultancy and six turnkey projects for
dairy plants. Besides, five consultancy
projects and 17 turnkey 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 develop new product and
process technologies and supported dairy cooperatives
to add value to their business by expanding their
product range. To cater to the growing demand for
health foods, NDDB developed a fibre-fortified low
calorie drink and probiotic emmental cheese during
the year. Two variants of processed emmental cheese
were also developed. The formulation and processing
Project of NDDB
parameters for commercial production of vegetable-
based raita were standardised.
4.8.11.2 NDDB extended technical support and
supplied freeze-dried starter cultures for production
of fermented dairy products to various dairy
cooperatives.
4.8.12 Centre for Analysis and Learning in
Livestock and Food (CALF)
4.8.12.1Recognising the importance and need
for reliable and efficient laboratory services for
the livestock, dairy and food sectors, NDDB has
established a CALF at Anand.
4.8.12.2 With the state-of-the-art equipment, advanced
technologies and qualified technical staff, CALF
offers a range of reliable and accurate analytical
services for food and feed and diagnostic services
for genetic disorders and animal health. CALF follows
internationally recognised analytical methods and a
Quality Management System based on ISO:17025.
The Centre also conducts training programmes in food
and feed analysis.
4.9 National Dairy Plan
4.9.1 National Dairy Plan is a strategic plan with
proposed outlay of Rs.17,371 crore to achieve
a target of 180 million tonnes of milk production
annually by 2021-22. Milk production is expected
to grow at four per cent with an annual incremental
output of five million tonnes in the next 15 years.
Districts will be categorised into 324 high potential
districts for intensive development and remaining 282
low potential districts for further expansion of the
sector.
4.9.2 Under this plan, the Government is
contemplating to enhance milk production in major
milk producing areas, strengthen and expand
infrastructure to produce, process and market milk
through the existing and new institutional structures.
The plan envisages breed improvement through
AI and through natural service, setting up plants to
augment cattle feed, by -pass protein and mineral
mixture. The plan also proposes to bring 65 per cent
of the surplus milk produced under organized sector
for procurement as against the present 30 per cent.
The cooperative and private sector would continue to
have 50:50 shares.
4.9.3 The Government is exploring World Bank
assistance to bring down the cost to the Government
and also to provide loans at a concessional rate.
Approach paper/ Preliminary Project Report has been
forwarded to the World Bank through the Ministry of
Finance. NDDB is preparing State specific plans in
consultation with State Governments/ milk federations
to increase milk production. NDDB is having discussion
with World Bank Officials to finalise Detailed Project
Report.
4.10 Delhi Milk Scheme (DMS)
4.10.1 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
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.
4.10.2 Management
4.10.2.1 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.
4.10.2.2 There is a Management Committee, which
enjoys powers of a Department of Government
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 of India (except for creation of posts, writing off floods and drought in various States, DMS could not
losses and re-appropriation of funds exceeding procure adequate quantity of milk during the current
10 per cent of the original budget provision). financial year 2009-10.
The present Management Committee comprises
4.10.5 Production and Distribution of Milk
of the Joint Secretary (Dairy Development) as
Chairman,  Director (Finance), President, Indian 4.10.5.1 Delhi Milk Scheme is processing and sup-
Dairy Association, New Delhi,  Managing Director,  plying following types of milk at the selling price as
The Punjab State Coop. Milk  Producers Federation indicated in the table 4.3:
Ltd., Chandigarh and General Manager, DMS as its Table 4.3: Milk Supplied by DMS
members.
Sl. Type of Fat SNF Rate/per With effect
No. milk (in %) (in %) litre (Rs.) from
4.10.3 I.S.O.22000-2005 - Certification
Toned
1. Milk (Poly 3.0 8.5 Rs.22.00 01.11.09
4.10.3.1 DMS has been awarded ISO 22,000-2005 pack)
Certification valid from 04.05.2009 to 05.05.2012 by Toned Milk
M/s IRQS Mumbai and is in the process of obtaining 2. 3.0 8.5 Rs.20.00 16.08.09
(loose)
ISO 14000-2004 Certification by the same body for Double
Environment Management. 3. Toned 1.5 9.0 Rs.19.00 16.08.09
Milk
DMS has a network of 1,441 4.10.4 Procurement of Milk 4.
Full Cream
6.0 9.0 Rs.28.00 01.11.09
outlets, which includes 436 Milk

All Day Milk Stalls and 176

4.10.4.1 DMS has been procuring raw/fresh milk
from the State Dairy Federations of the neighbouring 4.10.5.2 DMS has a good network of outlets, including
Loose Milk Outlets spread all
States of Punjab, Haryana, U.P., and Rajasthan and All Day Milk Stalls and Loose milk outlets spread all
over the city. The present sale
some quantity of milk from the Co-operative Societies/ over the city, for the sale of milk & milk products as
of DMS milk is around  3.80
Producers Companies & other companies. shown below: -
lakh litres per day (LLPD)
including custom packing for 4.10.4.2 The total quantity of milk procured by Delhi
Table 4.4 : Network of DMS Outlets
Mother Dairy. Milk Scheme since 2005-2006 is indicated below: -
Table 4.2: Milk Procured by DMS S. Type of Outlets Number
No.
(In lakh Kgs)
1. DMS Outlets (including 436 1,108
Year Total Qty. of Average/ All Day Milk Stalls)
milk procured per day
2. Number of All Day Milk Stalls 15
2005-06 1,029.33 2.82
in Government Building
2006-07 601.63 1.65
3. Loose Milk Outlets 176
2007-08 872.77 2.38
4. Number of Institutions 142
2008-09 1,100.38 3.01
Total 1,441
2009-10 2.74
752.96
(up to Dec. 2009)
4.9.5.3 The milk booths are allotted to and manned by
4.10.4.3 Contracts for procurement of milk with various Ex-servicemen, retired Government/Semi-Government
agencies i.e. State Dairy Federations, Cooperative servants, physically handicapped persons, widows,
Societies/Producer Companies & Private Limited unemployed persons. The DMS also supplies milk
Companies has been finalized up to 31.03.2010. to 142 institutions such as Hospitals, Government
However, due to shortage of milk because of rains, Canteens, Hostels, Defence Units etc.

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4.10.6 Performance /Capacity Utilization chhachh manufactured and sold since 2005-06 is
indicated at Table 4.7 and Table 4.8.
4.10.6.1 The present sale of DMS milk is around 3.80
Table 4.7: Manufacturing and Marketing of
lakh litres per day (LLPD) including custom packing for Flavoured Milk & Yoghurt by DMS
Mother Dairy. To utilize surplus processing capacity, (In thousand numbers)
around 75,000 litres of milk per day is being custom
Year Flavoured Milk Yoghurt
packed for Mother Dairy, Delhi. Cost of production of (In 200 ml. Pouches/ (In 100 gm. Kullars/
milk in DMS is given in Table 4.5. Bottle) Cups)
Production Sale* Production Sale
Table 4.5: Performance of DMS
2005-06 517 514 1,354 1,344
YearCapacity Milk Sale Variable Fixed Total
utilization (lakh cost cost cost 2006-07 112** 115 788 780
(%) litres) (Rs. per (Rs. per (Rs. per 2007-08 Nil 114** 372 360
litre) litre) litre)
2005-06 73.0 1,276.39 14.35 2.23 16.58 2008-09 Nil 299 674 586
2006-07 60.2 1,090.69 15.84 2.26 18.10 2009-10 Nil 163 584 574
2007-08 67.2 1,219.27 17.80 2.33 20.13 (upto Dec.
09)
2008-09 76.0 1,371.72 18.10 2.60 20.70
Note: - * Sale includes previous year stock also.
2009-10 76.4 1,030.95 19.26 2.71 22.57 ** The production/sale of Flavoured Milk has been
(upto discontinued w.e.f. July, 2007. However, DMS has
Dec. 09) resumed supply of sterilized Flavoured Milk w.e.f.
07.11.2007, which is packed by Milkfed, Punjab.
4.10.6.2 DMS is also manufacturing and selling Ghee
and Table Butter. The production and sale of Ghee and Table 4.8: Manufacturing and Marketing of Paneer
& Chhachh by DMS
Table Butter since 2005-06 are indicated at Table 4.6.
Year Paneer Chhachh
Table 4.6: Production and Sale of Ghee & (in 200 gm /1 kg. (in 200 ml.
Butter by DMS Pack) Pouches in
(Figures in M.T.) (in M.T.) Thousand
Year Ghee Table butter numbers)
Production Sale* Production Sale*
Production Sale* Production Sale*
2005-06 59.98 59.74 195 193
2005-06 658.88 593.95 38.85 33.84
2006-07 33.68 33.61 109 109
2006-07 293.29 375.95 31.40 37.06 2007-08 35.51 35.22 92 86
2007-08 651.78 505.17 46.45 38.75 2008-09 38.18 37.84 129 124
2008-09 493.40 605.93 27.78 36.71 2009-10 35.39 35.05 140 139
(upto
2009-10 220.11 237.54 25.40 28.14 Dec. 09)
(upto
Note: - * Sale includes previous year stock also.
Dec. 09)
Note: - * Sale includes previous year stocks also. 4.10.7 Physical Targets and Achievements
4.10.6.3 DMS is also manufacturing and marketing
Yoghurt (in kullars), Flavoured Milk (in pouches), 4.10.7.1 The targets and achievements regarding
Paneer (in 200 gm/1 kg pack) and Chhachh (in procurement of milk, production/sale of milk and milk
200 ml. pouch) for supply to the citizens of Delhi. products (ghee & butter) for 2008-09 and 2009-10
The quantity of flavoured milk, yoghurt, paneer and are given at Table 4.9.

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 Table 4.9: Targets and Achievements of DMS
Sl. No Major Component of the Scheme 2008-09 2009-10
Targets Achievements Targets Achievement
(upto Dec. 09)
1. Procurement of milk 912.50 1,100.38 912.50 752.96
( in lakh Kgs)
2. Sale of Milk (in lakh litres) 1,478.25 1,371.72 1,478.25 1,030.95
3. Production of
(i) Ghee (in M.T) 650.00 493.40 650.00 237.54
(ii)Table Butter (in MT.) 35.00 27.78 35.00 28.14

4.10.8 Financial Outlay annual budget allocation of Ministry of Agriculture,

Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries.
4.10.8.1 Expenditure on all head of accounts Sale proceeds of milk and milk products are credited
including the expenditure on inputs like raw milk, SMP, to the revenue account of the Government. The funds
Butter, Butter Oil etc. and capital items is made from provided and expenditure for the year  2008-09 and
consolidated fund of Government of India through 2009-10 are at Table 4.10.
Table 4.10: Expenditure of DMS
(Rupees in Crore)
Head/Scheme 2008-09 2009-10
B.E R.E Exp BE Exp. (upto Dec. 09)
1 2 3 4 5 6
I. NON-PLAN 319.27 300.01 282.31 393.27 229.87
II. PLAN 0.50 0.50 0.49 0.50 0.23
(i) For purchase of machinery &
construction of booths.
(ii) For execution of Civil and 0.50 0.50 0.49 0.50 0.50
electrical works through CPWD.
TOTAL (Plan) 1.00 1.00 0.98 1.00 0.73
Grand Total 320.27 301.01 283.29 394.27 230.60

4.10.8.2 The following Table 4.11 indicates deficit of purchase price paid for skimmed milk powder, raw
DMS since 2006-07: milk and implementation of 6th Pay Commission’s
Table 4.11: Deficit of DMS recommendations.
Year Deficit (Rs. Crore)
2006-07 24.94 4.10.9 Cost of Production and Losses
2007-08 13.98
2008-09 10.99 4.10.9.1 The main reasons for losses are:
2009-10 (upto Dec. 09) 29.40 (i) Continuous increase in the cost prices of raw
Though the deficit came down from Rs.24.94 crore in materials, light diesel oil (LDO), water, polythene
2006-07 to Rs.10.99 crore in 2008-09, it increased film, electricity and other consumables.
to Rs.29.40 crore during the current financial (ii) Lower capacity utilization of plant during
year due to lesser procurement of raw milk, higher 2000-01 to 2004-05.

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(iii) No up-gradation of major part of plant and
machinery.
4.10.10 Steps Taken to Reduce Losses:
(i) Government is adopting professional approach
in different area of operation such as
marketing, transportation and plant operation
for increasing overall efficiency.
(ii) Modernization of the obsolete plant, machinery
and equipment is being undertaken to reduce
the cost.
(iii) 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.
4.10.11 Improving Efficiency/Functioning of
DMS
4.10.11.1 Quality Control Measures: The quality
control standards have been made stringent to ensure
supply of good quality milk. An instant sodium meter
has been installed in Quality Control Laboratory for
rapid assessment/detection of neutralizers or alkaline
adulterants (if any) added to 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.
4.10.12 Marketing of Milk
● Custom packing of 75,000 litres of milk for
Mother Dairy to utilize idle capacity.
● Out-sourcing for transporting milk & milk
products.
Table 4.12: Manpower in DMS
Group Sanctioned Strength Sanctioned Strength
as on 31.03.2003 as on 01.04.2008
‘A’ 25 25
‘B’ 46 47
‘C’ 853 674
‘D’ 1,222 1,021
Total 2,146 1,767
● Appointment of Distributors/Dealers to
promote the sale of milk.
● Ensuring regular and timely supply as per
market demand
● Training of DMS personnel in dairy plant
operations and maintenance.
4.10.13 Steps Taken to Improve Efficiency
4.10.13.1 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 star ted 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 per cent of its capacity including
custom packing of milk for Mother Dairy.
4.10.13.2 The present sale of milk by DMS through its
outlets is around 3.10 lakh litres per day (LLPD). The
sale of DMS and custom packing of Mother Dairy
milk by DMS taken together has reached 3.80
LLPD enhancing capacity utilization of DMS plant.
4.10.14 Reduction in the Staff Strength of
DMS
4.10.14.1 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 4.12 depicts the continuous reduction in
staff strength of DMS:
Sanctioned strength Actual in position as on
as on 01.09.2009 01.12.2009
25 16
47 27
587 376
885 702
1,544 1,121
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 4.10.15 Reduction in Return Milk and Fat &
SNF Losses
4.10.15.1 In the past, DMS was incurring an extra cost
on account of reprocessing of return milk. Various
measures have been taken and the quantity of return
milk has come down to the barest minimum.
4.10.16 Outsourcing of transport for
transportation of milk
4.10.16.1 Outsourcing of the transport fleet in phases
has been taken up. 58 routes, covering 42 routes
in the morning and 16 in the evening have been
outsourced as on 31st December, 2009. 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.
4.10.17 Upgradation and Modernization of
DMS Plant
4.10.17.1 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 five lakh litres of milk per
day. Presently, the DMS is processing about four 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 2009-10, the following
equipments have been installed and commissioned
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(a) 20 KLPH milk pasteurizer. 
(b) 5 litre Mechanical Poly Pack Mchine.
(c) ACB for 11 KV Substation.
(d) PHE Amonia Condenser.
(e) Air dryer for air compressors.
(f) Electrical cubical panels for refrigeration.
(g) 3 mechanical poly pack machines for 1 litre
packing.
With the installation of these equipments, not only the
electricity consumption has been reduced but it has
also improved the efficiency.
4.10.17.2 The present capacity utilization of DMS is
about 80 per cent. Efforts are being made to utilize
its capacity by increasing the sale of milk and milk
products leading to reduction in losses.
4.10.18 Corporatization of DMS
4.10.18.1 The activities of DMS are purely commercial
in nature. In order to run it as a commercial entity
and make it financially viable, the Union Cabinet has
given  ‘in principle’ approval to this Department’s
proposal to corporatize DMS. National Dairy
Development Board has taken up the job of
preparation of feasibility report, AOA/MOA etc.
by direct negotiation/settlement in terms of Rule,
176 of GFR.  After completion of all formalities, the
Department will bring a comprehensive proposal for
corporatization of DMS before the Union Cabinet for
formal approval.
CHAPTER 5

fisheries
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, aquaculture Certification,
yield optimization, infrastructure for harvest and post-
harvest operations, landing and berthing facilities
for fishing vessels and uniform registration of 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
(iii) National Scheme of Welfare of
India is the third largest
Fishermen
producer of fish and second
(iv) Strengthening of Database and largest producer of fresh
Geographical Information System for water fish in the world. The
Fisheries Sector fish production during 2008-
(v) Assistance to Fisheries Institutes 09 is estimated to be 76.08
lakh tonnes.
(vi) National Fisheries Development Board
5.4 Development of Inland Fisheries
and Aquaculture
5.4.1 This CSS is being implemented through
the State Governments/UT Administrations. The About 7.75 lakh hectare water
scheme covers all inland fishery resources area brought under scientific
available in the country in the form of freshwater, fish farming, 9.39 lakh fish
brackishwater, coldwater, waterlogged areas, saline/ farmers/fishermen trained in
alkaline soils for aquaculture and capture fishery improved practices & 13.19
resources (reservoir/rivers etc.). The scheme lakh persons benefited till
has been implemented with seven components 2008-09 under ‘Development
namely, Development of Freshwater Aquaculture, 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.) and
Innovative Projects for implementation in the 11th Five
Year Plan. The two components namely, Development
of Freshwater Aquaculture and Development of
Brackishwater Aquaculture are being implemented
by a network of 429 Fish Farmers Development
Agencies (FFDAs) in the respective States and
Union Territories. A brief write up on the first two
components, which are important is given below:
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 5.4.2 Development of Freshwater
Aquaculture
5.4.2.1 The main objectives of the scheme are to
popularize modern fish farming, creating employment
opportunities and diversifying aquaculture practices
and providing assistance to fish farmers 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
Constructed Aquaculture Pond
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provides cent percent funding assistance.
5.4.2.3 During 2008-09, an additional area of
25,087 hectare was brought under fish culture and
36,805 fishers were trained in improved practices.
The scheme has benefited about 40,073 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 2600 kg/ha/
annum.
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 2008-09, additional area of about
2,317 ha. was brought under shrimp culture and
1,457 fishers were trained in improved practices.
5.4.3.2 Since inception of the scheme till 2008-09,
about 38,517 ha. water area has been brought under
shrimp culture and 33,824 shrimp farmers have been
trained in improved practices of shrimp farming and
the number of beneficiaries covered under the
programme is about 27,211 numbers, while
the productivity has reached to 1,200 kg/ha/
annum.
5.4.4 Progress of the Scheme during
2008-09 and 2009-10
5.4.4.1 A sum of Rs.13.60 crore was
released during the financial year 2008-
09. During 2009-10 (till 31.12.2009), an
amount of Rs.15.50 crore has been released
to the various states and UTs for achieving
the target of covering 30,000 ha water area under
fish culture.
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 improving 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 ‘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 objectives 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 46,223 traditional
crafts have been motorized so far since inception of
the scheme. The scheme has 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 per cent 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 the case of UTs, the Central
Government meets the entire subsidy. An amount of
Rs.176.30 lakh and Rs.214.00 lakh were released to
various States/UTs during 2008-09 and 2009-10 (till
31st December, 2009) 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 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 per cent of unit cost
of a kit consisting of GPS, communication equipment,
echo-sounder and search & rescue beacon. The unit
cost of these equipments together works out to about
Rs.1.50 lakh and 75 per cent of which is provided as
subsidy. The component is implemented through State
Fisheries Federations/Corporations and Panchayati
Raj Institutions. An amount of Rs.275.00 lakh has
been released during the year 2009-10 (till 31st
December, 2009) under this component.
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
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 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 11th Plan, Central
rebate equivalent to 50 per cent 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 a ceiling of 500 litres is provided
per boat per month during active fishing months.
Subsidy is provided to the vessels of size less than 20
meters, registered before 10th Five Year Plan, which
are owned by fishers of Below Poverty Line (BPL)
category. Rs.1,500.00 lakh and Rs.749.00 lakh were
released to various States/UTs during 2008-09 and
2009-10 (till December, 2009) respectively under this
component.
Fishing in Sea
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 million tonnes has been exploited. The remaining
potential exists mainly in the deep sea, which is beyond
the fishing capacity of small-scale fishing boats.
Adequate number of appropriately designed boats
would be required to judiciously exploit the fisheries
potential of the 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 new generation craft.
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This component on multi-day intermediate class of
resource specific fishing vessels in the length range
of about 18 meters is implemented with a unit cost of
Rs.60.00 lakh on which a subsidy equivalent to 10 per
cent of the cost, restricted to Rs.6.00 lakh is 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). An
amount of Rs.15.00 lakh has been released under
the above said scheme during the year 2009-10 (till
December, 2009).
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 (MCS) of movement of fishing
vessels in the EEZ. this component has been
continued during the 11th Plan to establish
and operate VMS to regulate operation of
fishing vessels in EEZ. Entire cost of such
system is borne by the 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 is in the process of obtaining license for
Mobile Satellite Service Reporting Terminals (MMSRT)
from the Department of Telecommunication.
5.5.2.1.6 Promoting Fuel Efficient and
Environment Friendly Fishing Practices: This
is a new component introduced during the 11th
Plan. Fishermen by and large use 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 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 OBMs 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. The use of LPG kit in OBMs is being
encouraged to undertake environment friendly fishing.
Under this component, Central financial assistance to
the tune of 30 per cent cost of LPG kit with a ceiling
of Rs.10,000/- 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 the two identified
major factors contributing to resource depletion in
marine capture fisheries. Many parts of the world’s
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
have occupied the centre-stage of our fisheries
planning since independence. Since
the exploitation of fisheries 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 include (i) conducting awareness
programmes, (ii) implementing Code of Conduct
for Responsible Fisheries (CCRF), (iii) capacity
evaluation, (iv) undertaking community out reach
programmes on sustainable fisheries and (v)
production of Audio visuals on over fishing/over
capacity. The Government of India provides 100
per cent 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 augment 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 vesselswas initiated in 1964. The facilities
created under the scheme are fishing harbours and
fish landing centres which include breakwater, wharf,
jetty, dredging, reclamation, quay, auction hall, slipway,
Fishing Harbour
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 workshop, net mending shed and other ancillary
facilities.
5.5.2.2.1.2 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
Fishing Harbours and Fish Landing Centres’. The
Central financial assistance under this component
is provided to various implementing agencies
consisting of (i) 75 per cent to Coastal States,
Port Trust, Fishermen Cooperative Societies/
Organizations/Associations and 100 per cent to
UTs for (a) construction of minor fishing harbours
and fish landing centres; and (b) upgradation/
expansion/repair/renovation of existing minor fishing
7 major fishing harbours,
harbours and fish landing centres, (ii) 100 per cent
62 minor fishing harbours
assistance to Coastal States, Port Trust, Fishermen
and 194 fish landing centers
Cooperative Societies/Organizations /Associations
have been taken up for
for construction of major fishing harbours, including
implementation in various
expansion/modernization of existing major fishing
coastal States/UTs. Besides,
harbours and (iii) 50 per cent assistance to Private
one major fishing harbour, 13
Entrepreneurs for construction of major/minor
minor fishing harbours and
fishing harbours and fish landing centres on Build,
11 fish landing centers have
Operate & Transfer (BOT) basis.
been taken up for repair and
renovation/ modernization.
5.5.2.2.1.4 During the financial years 2008-09 and
2009-10 (till 31st December, 2009), Central financial
assistance of Rs.2,828.70 lakh and Rs.2,860.73 lakh
respectively were provided to various beneficiary
States/UTs for development of fishing harbours and
fish landing centres and other infrastructure 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 8th Five Year Plan was reintroduced
as a component under the CSS on Development of
Marine Fisheries, Infrastructure and Post Harvest
Operations for 10th Five Year Plan with view to create
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necessary facilities to provide remunerative prices to
the fish farmers for their produce and make available
fresh fish at reasonable prices to the consumers.
Under this scheme, State Fisheries Cooperatives,
Cooperative Federations 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 10th Five Year Plan, 13 ice
plants/cold storages, 29 fish retail outlets/kiosks
and 29 insulated/refrigerated vehicles were setup
in the country. During 11th Five Year Plan, 13 fish
preservation and processing facilities, 18 fish retail
outlets and 98 fish transport facilities were set up in
the country.
5.5.2.2.2.2 The component under the ongoing plan
period consists of four 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.186.22 lakh and Rs.84.73 lakh were released
to various beneficiaries during the financial years
2008-09 and 2009-10 (till 31st December, 2009)
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 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 fishing harbour/fish
landing centre is subjected to siltation due to natural
phenomenon. Periodical maintenance and 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 Grants-in-aid programme with an aid of
Japanese Yen 1,248.00 million. TSD Sindhuraj is
ideal for dredging in shallow waters. The dredger
can remove siltation of about 2 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 per cent 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 the case of
Union Territories, 100 per cent 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 during the 11th Five Year Plan period. Under this
component, financial assistance is provided for taking
innovative activities in marine fisheries/infrastructure,
human resource development, strengthening of
fisheries management, monitoring, evaluation and
R&D studies in fisheries.
5.5.3 Progress of the CSS during 2008-09
and 2009-10
5.5.3.1 Rs.49.56 crore was released during 2008-09
and Rs.42.45 crore has been released during 2009-
10 (till 31st December 2009) to the implementing
agencies under the scheme Development of Marine
Fisheries, Infrastructure and Post Harvest Operation.
5.5.4 Development of Deep Sea Fishing
5.5.4.1 On the basis of the guidelines issued by the
Department during November, 2002 (amended in
September 2004) permitting Indian Flag Vessels
in the Indian Exclusive Economic Zone, Indian
companies are issued Letters of Permission (LOPs)
for import & operation of resource specific vessels.
By the end of 2009-10, 82deep sea fishing vessels
belonging to 20 Indian Companies/Firms are holding
valid LOPs and are authorized to fish in the Exclusive
Economic Zone (EEZ) of India beyond territorial
waters.
5.6 National Scheme of Welfare 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
(a) Development of Model Fishermen Villages
5.6.1.1 The objective of the component is
to provide basic civic amenities such as housing,
drinking water and construction of community hall
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 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 fisherman’s house from Rs.40,000/- to
Rs.50,000/- during the 11th Five Year Plan.
(b) Group Accident Insurance for Active
Fishermen
5.6.1.2 T he 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 per cent
of the annual premium is subsidized as grants in aid
by the Centre and remaining 50 per cent by State
Governments. In case of a Union Territory, 100 per
cent 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. During the 11th Plan, the Government
has increased 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
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has been increased to Rs.30/- per head which will
be subsidized by the Centre and the State on 50:50
basis.
(c) Saving-cum-Relief
5.6.1.3 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. A contribution of Rs.600/- in 9 months
of fishing period is being made by fisherman and
Rs.1,200/- are being contributed by the Centre and
the State on 50:50 basis. The total sum of Rs.1,800/-
is distributed to fisherman @ Rs.600/- per month for
three months of lean period. In case of UTs, entire
governmental contribution of Rs. 1,200/- is met by
the centre.
(d) Training and Extension
5.6.1.4 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 being 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 2008-09
and 2009-10
5.6.2.1 A sum of Rs.25.15 crore was released to
States/UTs/FISHCOPFED during 2008-09 to cover
about 3.55 lakh fishers under Saving-cum-Relief
component, for construction of 8,666 houses, to cover
33.20 lakh fishermen under Group Accident Insurance
component and for training of fish farmers.
5.6.2.2 During 2009-10 (till 31st December 2009), a
sum of Rs.32.37 crore has been released to States/
UTs/FISHCOPFED to cover about 3.86 lakh fishers
under Saving-cum-Relief component, to construct
6,125 houses for fishers, to cover 28.31 lakh fishers
under Group Accident Insurance, establishment of
three training-cum-awareness centre and training of
6,088 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 first
three components.
5.7 Strengthening of Database and
Geographical Information System
for Fisheries Sector
5.7.1 The Central Sector Scheme ‘Strengthening
of Database and Geographical Information System
for Fisheries Sector’, with an outlay of Rs.48.68
crore (Rupees forty eight crore and sixty eight lakh
only) is being implemented with 100 per cent Central
assistance during Eleventh Five Year Plan. The Scheme
consists of following components:
(a) Sample survey for estimation of inland
fishery resources and their potential and fish
production.
(b) Census on marine fisheries
(c) Catch assessment survey for inland and marine
fisheries
(d) Development of GIS
(e) Assessment of fish production potential in
coastal areas
(f) Evaluation Studies/professional services
(g) Registration of fishing vessels
(h) Development of database of fisheries
cooperative of India
(i) Mapping of smaller water bodies and
development of GIS based fishery management
system
(j) Strengthening of Statistical Unit at
Headquarters
(a) Sample Survey for Estimation of Inland
Fishery Resources and their Potential and
Fish Production
5.7.1.1 Sample survey to prepare benchmark
estimates of inland fish production along with
potential of inland fish production and productivity,
was conducted in the initial years of 11th Five Year
Plan. It is now proposed to conduct pilot study for
production potential of 22 districts of three States,
namely, Haryana (6), Karnataka (9), Assam (7).
(b) Census on Marine Fisheries
5.7.1.2 The last Census on Marine Fisheries was
conducted in 2005 and the next one will be conducted
in 2010 entrusting Central Marine Fisheries Research
Institute (CMFRI), for mainland and Fishery Survey
of India (FSI) for Andaman & Nicobar Islands and
Lakshadweep.
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 (c) Catch Assessment Surveys for Inland &
Marine Fisheries
5.7.1.3 Catch Assessment Survey of Inland and
Marine Fisheries are conducted on regular basis and
the States are furnishing quarterly estimates of fish
production based on data collected through sample
surveys. The methodology of sample surveys were
developed by Central Inland Fisheries Research
Institute (CIFRI) for inland and CMFRI for marine
fisheries.
(d) Development of Geographical Information
System of the Fisheries Sector
5.7.1.4 For the development of Geographical
Information System (GIS), inland waterbodies of area
0.5 ha. and above were mapped during 10th Five Year
Plan using satellite images of LISS III in all the States
and LISS IV in five States. During 11th Five Year Plan,
LISS IV images are being used for all the States and
coverage of waterbody, greater than 0.5 hectare, will
be taken.
(e) Assessment of Fish Production Potential
in Coastal Areas
5.7.1.5 It is essential that data on different
species harvested from brackishwater aquaculture
farms is included in overall production data to
arrive at correct production data. In this direction,
a proper methodology will be evolved for collecting
this information through farmers/collection
centres/processing plants and task of survey for
potential estimation is being done by CIFRI/State
Governments.
(f) Evaluation Studies/Professional Services
5.7.1.6 To get evaluation studies conducted from
time to time to assess progress of the scheme or a
particular component of the Scheme, this component
has been provided.
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(g) Registration of Fishing Vessels
5.7.1.7 Issue of registration of fishing vessels
along with other coastal security issues have been
greatly emphasized after terrorist attack in Mumbai
on 26/11/2008 and to have a uniform system for
registration of all types of fishing vessels, irrespective
of their size and tonnage in lieu of different registration
regimes adopted by coastal States/UTs is desirable.
5.7.1.8 This component will be implemented in nine
coastal States and four UTs besides establishing
requisite infrastructure facilities for creation of
centralized database in Department of Animal
Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, New Delhi. Under
this component, 100per cent central financial assistance
is provided to all Coastal State Governments, UTs and
National Informatics Centre (NIC) for development
of required software and creation of necessary
infrastructural facilities. Besides, entire cost for
development of centralized database in New Delhi
and its management, maintenance and operation will
be met under the Scheme.
(h) Development of Database of Fisheries
Cooperative of India
5.7.1.9 It is necessary to study socio-economic
status of fishers especially income, literacy, technical
knowledge etc. FISHCOPFED will conduct survey
and record the facilities available with primary level
cooperative societies in 30 States and 4 UTs of
India. FISHCOPFED will also appoint Field Surveyors/
Investigators for this purpose. FISHCOPFED is
running four Regional Offices in Andhra Pradesh,
Assam, Chhattisgarh and Orissa.
(i) Mapping of Smaller Waterbodies and
Development of GIS Based Fishery
Management System
5.7.1.10 This component will be implemented in State
of West Bengal on pilot basis, and relates to idea of
mapping of all water bodies for an area of 5 cottah
(0.08 acre) or more along with related activities
associated with such water bodies on scale of 1:
4000 by application of Remote Sensing Technologies,
conceived in year 2007. The project proposal
includes mapping of water bodies and development
of GIS based fisheries management system.
(j) Strengthening of Statistical Unit at
Headquarters
5.7.1.11 Due to shortage of staff and infrastructure
at Headquarters, it is not possible to compile
statistics for this Scheme and hence, it is proposed
to engage contractual Data Entry Operator and
purchase essential infrastructural items like PC with
software packages, photocopier, scanner and other
consumable goods for which an amount of Rs.10
lakh is proposed.
5.7.2 Progress of the scheme during 2008-
09 and 2009-10
5.7.2.1 A sum of Rs.2.40 crore was released for the
year 2008-09 and a sum of Rs. 7.95 crore has been
released during 2009-10 (till 31st December 2010)
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 (NCVT) 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 2008-09 and 2009-10 (till 31st
December 2009), 95 persons and 72 persons were
trained respectively in these two main training courses.
In addition, 904 and 325 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.7.18 crore and
Rs.4.49 crore were incurred during 2008-09 and
2009-10 (till 31st December 2009) 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.
5.8.2.2 During 2008-09, 227.89 tonnes of fish were
processed and 139.15 tonnes of fish were marketed.
During the year 2009-10 (till 31st December 2009),
the Institute has processed 113.40 tonnes of fish
including job work for outside parties and sold 88.41
tonnes of fish and fish products through stalls, mobile
units, contractor sales etc valued at Rs.47.52 lakh.
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 The Institute has imparted training to a total of 637
trainees in various disciplines during the year 2008-
09 and generated revenue of Rs.72.03 lakh from all
sources.
5.8.2.3 Expenditure to the tune of Rs.1.74 crore and
Rs.1.48 crore were incurred during 2008-09 and
2009-10 (till 31st December 2009) 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 2008-09 and 2009-10, the
survey vessels collectively had 1,480 fishing days and
755 fishing days respectively, expending a total fishing
effort of 3,324 hours and 1,910 hours and operated
2,74,428 hooks and 1,16,183 hooks respectively.
5.8.3.3 Expenditure to the tune of Rs.31.87 crore
and Rs.21.47 crore were incurred during 2008-09
and 2009-10 respectively.
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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 of this Department
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 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.
5.8.4.2 This Institute, till the end of the end of December
2009, has carried out engineering and economic
investigations for the development of fishery harbours
and fish landing centres at 79 sites and prepared TEFRs
for 78 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 (NFDB)
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 form fisheries.
5.9.2 The activities of the Board are 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 3.5 million persons 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
5.9.3 Objectives of the National Fisheries
Development Board
(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/
Stocking of Sea Bass in Cage
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.
(ix) To enhance contribution of fish towards food
and nutritional security.
5.9.4 Achievements of the National Fisheries
Development Board:
(a) Intensive Aquaculture in ponds and tanks
5.9.4.1 An amount of Rs.17.79 crore has been
released till December 2009 during 2009-
10 to 14 States for the following activities:
l Construction of new ponds in 1612.98
ha., renovation of ponds, inputs for 1547.98
ha, 2 hatcheries, trout culture in 275
ha., training and demonstration to 3066
beneficiaries in intensive aquaculture.
l Technology up-gradation schemes.
l Development of community
participation for enhanced fisheries
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 management model for chaurs and
mauns in Bihar by CIFE (Rs.56.97
lakhs), Quality seed production
and stock up-gradation of carps
through use of cryo-preservation
technology in the selected
hatcheries of Andhra Pradesh
and Orissa (Rs.27.86 lakhs),
up-gradation and refinement for
seed production and grow out
technology for indigenous cat
fish magur.
(b) Reservoir Fisheries Development
5.9.4.2 An amount of Rs.11.33 crore was released to
11 States towards seed stocking in reservoirs covering
an area of 3,07,892 ha. and training & demonstration
to 5,462 members in reservoir fisheries management.
(c) Coastal Aquaculture
5.9.4.3 An amount of Rs.2.32 crore was released to 3
States to conduct the training of 520 beneficiaries on
development of infrastructure for aquatic quarantine
facility at Chennai.
(d) Fish dressing centres and solar drying of
fish
5.9.4.4 An amount of Rs.0.09 crore was released to
3 States towards training of 655 fisherwomen for
Reservoir Stocking in Tamil Nadu
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Domestic Marketing of Fish
capacity building on handling, processing and packing
of fish hygienically.
(e) Mariculture
5.9.4.5 An amount of Rs.0.07 crore was released to
research institutions towards HRD programs.
(f) Infrastructure for Post Harvest
Processing
5.9.4.6 An amount of Rs.14.17 crore was released
towards Modernization of Fishing Harbours,
Establishment of net making units, Establishment of
SPF shrimp seed Multiplication Center at Srikakulam,
Andhra Pradesh.
(g) Domestic Marketing
5.9.4.7 Rs.8.84 crore was released for modernization
of whole sale fish market at Nellore; setting up of one
modern fish retail outlet at Bhimavaram and
setting up of five retail outlets at Rajhamundry
in Andhra Pradesh, modernization of whole
sale fish market at Ukkadam and setting up
of 5 retail outlets by TNFDC, Tamil Nadu and
establishment of 4 units of ornamental and
fish markets by BENFISH, West Bengal.
(h) Other activities
5.9.4.8 An amount of Rs.1.33 crore was
released for development of ornamental
fisheries in Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra and
Kerala, establishment of fish feed mills in Assam and
Maharashtra and cage rearing and grow out of Indian
major Carps in two units of cages in coal pits on pilot
basis in Barbani in Burdwan district, West Bengal.
5.9.5 Human Resource Development
Programme
5.9.5.1 NFDB is mandated to train and empower
the fisheries officials, progressive farmers and
entrepreneurs in technical, financial and managerial
skills to play a vital role in the development of fisheries
sector. It desires to achieve this by having a partnership
with the existing fisheries research institutes under
ICAR, training institutes under Ministry of Agriculture
and Ministry of Rural Development.
5.9.5.2 The training programmes were started in
the month of September, 2009 and 29 training
programmes were organized with 458 participants
in different fields of technical, administrative, financial
and cooperative matters by the end of December
2009. An expenditure of Rs.53.38 lakh was incurred
in organizing such trainings. Apart from this, an
amount of Rs.4.94 lakh was spent towards organizing
seminars/workshops and for advertisements under
HRD.
5.9.5.3 Budget outlay for NFDB for 2006-2012 is
Rs.1550.00 crore. In the year 2008-09 and
2009-10 (up to December 2009), Rs.46.90
crore and Rs.85.00 crore were released to
achieve the intended objectives.
5.10 Coastal Aquaculture
Authority (CAA)
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 and Achievements 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. 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. As per the guidelines notified by
the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India, the
team constituted by CAA inspected 50 hatcheries and
the committee constituted by the Ministry permitted
24 hatcheries to import SPF L. vannamei broodstock
Inspection of Hatechry by CAA officials
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 as well as for seed production and sale of post larvae
to the registered farms.
5.10.2.2 During the year, CAA has considered and
approved 4,630 applications recommended by the
DLCs/SLCs for registration and issued Registration
Certificates. Altogether 15,352 Registration
Certificates have been issued to coastal aqua farms
since inception of CAA. Total area of the 4,630
farms registered with CAA during 2009 for farming
is 8773.06 ha.
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5.10.2.3 83 farms with water spread area (WSA) of
794.51 ha. have been inspected by the Inspection
Committee constituted by the CAA and based on
bio-security, ETS and other stipulated conditions, 28
farms with WSA of 49.17 ha. have been permitted to
undertake SPF L. vannamei culture in the States of
Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
5.10.2.4 A total of 155 hatcheries have been
provisionally registered by MPEDA for tiger shrimp
seed production as per CAA Act, 2005.
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6 TRADE MATTERS
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 After the removal of Quantitative Restrictions
(QRs) 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 import. Accordingly,
Notifications No. 655(E) dated,7th July,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 had been issued
making it mandatory to import livestock products
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,
7.07.2001 where by it has categorized the livestock
products requiring Sanitary Import Permit (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-a–vis disease situation of this
country.
6.2 Procedure for Imports
6.2.1 Applications received for import of livestock,
fisheries and their products are examined in the
Department. In case of livestock and fisheries products,
risk analysis is undertaken by the technical experts of
the Department on the basis of scientific evidence and
OIE regulations and their recommendations are placed
before a Risk Analysis Committee headed by the Joint
Secretary (Trade) and other Joint Secretaries of the
Department as members. Sanitary Import Permits
(SIPs) are issued once the approval is accorded by
the Committee.
6.2.2 In case of livestock and livestock related
commodities falling under restricted items, vaccines,
drugs & biologicals, a Committee on Trade & Investment 1788 Sanitary Import
Matters headed by the Joint Secretary (Trade) and Permits to import various
other Joint Secretaries as members examines the livestock products including
proposal and the views are communicated to the fisheries products and 181
the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) No Objection Certificates to
/ Drugs Controller of India (DCI) for issuance of import livestock and related
necessary import license in favour of concerned State restricted commodities were
Governments/firms/ Organizations. 12 meetings of issued in 2009-10 (till 31st
both the committees were held during 2009. December 2009).
6.2.3 The Department has put in place a system of
submission of on-line applications for issuance of SIPs
to various firms/Organizations engaged in activities
of import of livestock and livestock products. The
procedure for applying on-line for SIPs is available
on Department’s website www.dahd.nic.in along with
application form and other relevant information.
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 7 SPECIAL COMPONENT PLAN (SCP)
AND TRIBAL SUB-PLAN (TSP)
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
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corollary, the various 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.
8 EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN
8.1 Women in Animal Husbandry &
Dairying
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 Integrated Dairy
Development Programme implemented by the
Government.
8.1.4 In the Poultry Sector, especially in the scheme
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.
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 9 INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
9.1 International Memberships
9.1.1 This Department of Animal Husbandry,
Dairying and Fisheries is a regular member of the
following International Organizations related to animal
health and fisheries and is paying annual membership
contribution to them:
(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,
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Thailand - an organization under FAO.
(d) Bay of Bengal Project/Inter Governmental
Organization (IGO) on Fisheries - an
organization under FAO.
(e) International Dairy Association (IDA) (since
2007).
9.2 Deputation/Trainings/Workshops
abroad attended by Officers
9.2.1 During the year 2009-10 (till 31st December,
2009), 86 officers were deputed for attending
various meetings/seminars/conferences/trainings/
workshops, etc. to various countries.
 CHAPTER 10

SPECIAL LIVESTOCK SECTOR AND

FISHERIES PACKAGE FOR THE SUICIDE
PRONE DISTRICTS IN THE STATES OF
ANDHRA PRADESH, MAHARASHTRA,
KARNATAKA AND KERALA
 SPECIAL LIVESTOCK SECTOR AND FISHERIES PACKAGE FOR
10 THE SUICIDE PRONE DISTRICTS IN THE STATES OF ANDHRA
PRADESH, MAHARASHTRA, KARNATAKA AND KERALA
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 Sector and Fisheries Package for the Suicide
Prone Districts in the States of Andhra Pradesh,
Maharashtra, Karnataka and Kerala’, which has
following components:
(a) Induction of high yielding milch animals
10.1.1 It has been decided to induct 1,000 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 per cent 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 average cost of a high yielding milch
animal is Rs.30,000 per 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 seeks out an animal for purchase,
which is inspected by the aforesaid team. If the
team approves the selection, the animal is tagged
and vaccinated. The bank pays the purchase price
directly to the seller. Each identified beneficiary is
provided with two animals. One animal is 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/- 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
10.1.2 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 per cent 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 per cent subsidy is borne by the
Government of India.
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 (c) Providing cattle / buffalo breeding
services
10.1.3 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 per cent 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
is provided by the Government of India under the
NPCBB.
(d) Provision of health care to dairy animals
10.1.4 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
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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
10.1.5 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 to
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
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
10.1.6 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 (14-15 kg. each). For feeding
of such blocks, 25 per cent of the cost of Rs.100 for
each block will be provided as subsidy by the Central
Govt.
(g) Establishment of fodder block making
units
10.1.7 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 per cent 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 per cent
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 per cent 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
10.1.8 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 per cent
in the case of general category farmers and 25 per
cent for SC/ST farmers to 40 per cent and 50per
cent 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
10.1.9 It may not be necessary to take recourse to
estrus 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
10.1.10 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
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 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) Goatery, piggery, poultry and sheep
farming
10.1.11 In order to provide additional avenues
of generating subsidiary income to the affected
population in the identified districts, goatery, piggery,
poultry and sheep farming were also 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 year’s 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
year’s 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/
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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 50per cent with a ceiling of
Rs.6,500/-.
(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 50per cent. 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:
10.1.12 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
10.1.13 These two packages are also parts of ‘Special
Livestock Sector and Fisheries Package for the Suicide
Prone Districts in the States of Andhra Pradesh,
Maharashtra, Karnataka and 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 submitted a number of
proposals to the Department of Animal Husbandry,
Dairying and Fisheries. After examination of these
proposals, a sum of Rs.6.17 crore was released
during 2009-10 (till 31st December, 2009).
10.2 Progress
10.2.1 The period for implementation of the non-
credit component of the Package has been extended
by two more years that is up to 30th September
2011. Out of an amount of Rs.387.82 crore released
during 2006-07 to 2009-10 (till 31st December,
2009), Rs.32.96 crore was released during
2009-10.
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Annexures
 ANNEXURE I
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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 ANNEXURE II
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, poul-
try 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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 ANNEXURE III
List of Attached/Subordinate Offices

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) Animal Quarantine & Certification Service Station, Hyderabad.
27) Animal Quarantine & Certification Service Station, Bangalore.
28) Central Sheep Breeding Farm, Hissar (Haryana).
29) Central Poultry Development Organisation, Southern Region, Hessarghatta, Bangaluru North.
30) Central Poultry Development Organisation, Eastern Region, Bhubaneshwar (Orissa).
31) Central Poultry Development Organisation, Western Region, Aarey Milk Colony, Mumbai.
32) Central Poultry Development Organisation, Northern Region, Industrial Area, Chandigarh.
33) Central Poultry Performance Testing Centre, Gurgaon (Haryana).
II Dairy Development Division
34) Delhi Milk Scheme, West Patel Nagar, New Delhi.
III Fisheries Division
35) Central Institute of Coastal Engineering For Fishery, Bangalore
36) Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical and Engineering Training, Cochin.
37) National Institute of Fisheries Post Harvest, Technology & Training, Cochin.
38) Fishery Survey of India, Mumbai.

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 ANNEXURE IV
Total Number of Livestock and Poultry – 2003
 (Figs. In thousands)
States/Uts Cattle Buffaloes Sheep Goats Pigs Horses Mules Donkeys Camel Yaks M Total Total
& Mithun Livestock Poultry
Ponies

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

90 ANNEXURE IV
 ANNEXURE V
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 53,532 44.0 3.7
2008-09 108.5 55,638 42.7 3.8
* From recognized sector - Not Available
From 2007-08, poultry meat production from commercial farms is also included.

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 ANNEXURE VI
State-wise Fish Production during the period 2003-04 to 2008-09
 (In ‘000 tonnes)

State/Union Territory 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09

1. Andhra Pradesh 944.64 853.05 891.09 856.93 1,010.08 1,252.78
2. Arunachal Pradesh 2.65 2.70 2.75 2.77 2.83 2.88
3. Assam 181.00 186.31 188.00 181.48 190.32 199.41
4. Bihar 266.49 267.51 279.53 267.04 319.10 300.65
5. Goa 87.36 990.44 104.95 102.39 33.43 85.23
6. Gujarat 654.62 635.21 733.82 747.33 721.91 765.90
7. Haryana 39.13 42.05 48.20 60.08 67.24 76.29
8. Himachal Pradesh 6.53 6.90 7.29 6.89 7.85 7.79
9. Jammu & Kashmir 19.75 19.10 19.15 19.20 17.33 19.27
10. Karnataka 257.00 251.23 297.57 292.46 297.69 361.14
11. Kerala 684.70 678.31 636.89 677.63 667.33 666.15
12. Madhya Pradesh 50.82 62.06 61.08 65.04 63.89 68.47
13. Maharashtra 545.13 548.02 580.55 595.94 556.45 523.10
14. Manipur 17.60 17.80 18.22 18.61 18.60 18.80
15. Meghalaya 5.15 5.64 4.12 5.49 4.00 3.96
16. Mizoram 3.38 3.68 3.75 3.76 3.76 3.76
17. Nagaland 5.56 4.90 5.50 5.80 5.80 6.18
18. Orissa 306.90 315.59 325.45 342.04 349.48 349.48
19. Punjab 83.65 77.70 85.64 86.70 78.73 104.77
20. Rajasthan 14.30 16.39 18.50 22.20 25.70 25.70
21. Sikkim 0.14 0.14 0.15 0.15 0.18 0.17
22. Tamil Nadu 474.14 459.43 463.03 542.28 559.36 534.17
23. Tripura 17.98 19.84 23.87 28.63 36.25 36.00
24. Uttar Pradesh 267.00 277.07 289.58 306.73 325.95 349.27
25. West Bengal 1,169.60 1,215.00 1,250.00 1,359.10 1,447.26 1,509.91
26. A & N Islands 31.15 32.68 12.09 28.68 28.68 32.95
27. Chandigarh 0.08 0.08 0.09 0.17 0.21 0.24
28. Dadra & Nagar Haveli 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05
29. Daman & Diu 13.77 12.51 17.79 16.41 26.36 14.14
30. Delhi 2.10 1.41 0.70 0.61 0.61 0.51
31. Lakshadweep 10.03 11.96 11.96 11.75 11.04 11.59
32. Puducherry 48.00 36.75 21.45 39.66 39.01 39.86
33. Chattisgarh 111.05 120.07 131.75 137.75 139.37 158.70
34. Uttarakhand 2.56 2.57 2.79 3.03 3.09 3.16
35. Jharkhand 75.38 22.00 34.27 34.27 67.89 75.82
Total 6,399.39 6,304.75 6,571.62 6,869.05 7,126.83 7,608.25
Source: States/ Union Territories.

92 ANNEXURE VI
 ANNEXURE VII
Marine Fisheries Resources of India

State/Union Territory Approx. Length Continental Number of Number of

of Coast Line Shelf Landing Centres Fishing
(Kms.) (‘000 Sq. Kms.) 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.

ANNEXURE VII 93
 ANNEXURE VIII
Inland Water Resources of India

Sl. No State/Uts Rivers & Reservoirs Tanks & Flood plain Brackish Total
Canals (Lakh Ha) Ponds Lakes & Water Water
(kms.) (Lakh Ha) Derelict (Lakh Ha) Bodies
Water bodies   (Lakh Ha)
(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.

94 ANNEXURE VIII
 ANNEXURE IX
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 20,791
2005-06 21,988
2006-07 23,643
2007-08 24,144
2008-09 P 31,497
P: Provisional

ANNEXURE IX 95
 ANNEXURE X
Financial Allocation and Expenditure during 2008-09 & 2009-10
(up to 31.12.2009)
(Rs. in crore)
S. SCHEMES BE 2008- RE 2008- Actual BE 2009- RE 2009- Exp. 2009-
No. 09 09 Exp 2008- 10 10 10 up to
09 Dec. 09
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
I Animal Husbandry
A Centrally Sponsored Scheme
1 National Project for Cattle and Buffalo Breeding 61.00 89.70 87.37 112.25 115.53 91.31
2 Poultry Development 22.09 10.52 9.74 28.00 19.89 12.93
3 Establishment/ Modernization of Rural Slaughter 0.01 0.01 0.00 5.00 2.42 0.00
Houses
4 Utilization of fallen Animals (NEW) 0.00 0.01 0.01 0.00
5 Conservation of Threatened Livestock Breeds 1.90 1.90 1.95 4.00 4.00 2.53
6 Centrally Sponsored Fodder Development Scheme 10.00 10.97 9.28 10.80 10.30 7.20
7 Livestock Insurance 16.00 8.50 6.50 30.00 28.00 23.28
8 Livestock Health and Disease Control 120.00 142.82 147.14 220.32 139.86 93.26
8.1 Assistance to States for Control of Animal Diseases 77.75 99.75 104.19 85.00 101.47 72.75
8.2 National Project on Rinderpest Eradication 4.00 4.85 4.79 4.85 4.33 2.61
8.3 Professional Efficiency Development 4.20 4.20 4.15 4.20 4.20 3.54
8.4 Foot & Mouth Disease Control Programme 34.05 34.02 34.01 34.02 29.77 14.36
8.5 Strengthening of Existing Hospitals/Dispensaries 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.01 0.00
(NEW)
8.6 National Control Programme of PPR (NEW) 0.00 0.00 0.00 39.00 0.04 0.00
8.7 National Animal Disease Reporting System (NADRS) 0.00 0.00 0.00 53.24 0.04 0.00
(NEW)
9 Livestock Extension and Delivery Services 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.01 0.00
Total CSS (Animal Husbandry) 231.00 264.42 261.98 410.39 308.55 230.51
B Central Sector Schemes
1 Livestock Census 130.00 126.80 126.83 23.11 23.00 20.50
2 Integrated Sample Survey 9.00 9.00 5.71 9.00 6.94 6.85
3 Central Cattle Development Organizations 14.00 19.72 16.53 23.47 24.73 16.72
4 Central Sheep Breeding Farms 2.00 2.21 1.91 2.21 2.30 1.54
5 Central Fodder Development Organizations 8.00 10.70 11.71 17.37 25.53 15.35
6 Central Poultry Development Organizations 6.00 9.90 9.78 9.90 12.68 7.15
7 Directorate of Animal Health 10.00 17.95 10.09 27.50 15.66 10.02
8 Integrated Development of Small Ruminants and 15.00 0.02 0.00 18.33 12.27 0.00
Rabbits
9 Piggery Development (NEW) 8.00 0.03 0.00 3.00 0.04 0.00
10 Salvaging and Rearing of Male Buffalo Calves (NEW) 25.00 0.05 0.00 4.00 0.02 0.00
11 Food Safety and Traceability (NEW) 3.00 0.01 0.00 0.01 0.01 0.00
12 Poultry Venture Capital Fund (NEW) 20.00 0.50 0.00 10.00 16.00 10.00
Total CS (Animal Husbandry) 250.00 196.89 182.56 147.90 139.18 88.13
Total Animal Husbandry (CSS &CS) 481.00 461.31 444.54 558.29 441.73 318.64

96 ANNEXURE X
 ANNEXURE X
(Rs. in crore)
S. SCHEMES BE 2008- RE 2008- Actual BE 2009- RE 2009- Exp. 2009-
No. 09 09 Exp 2008- 10 10 10 up to
09 Dec. 09
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
II Dairy Development

A Centrally Sponsored Scheme

1 Intensive Dairy Development Programme 29.99 32.49 31.62 32.49 35.49 21.57

2 Strengthening Infrastructure for Quality and Clean Milk 20.00 20.60 21.29 20.60 21.54 15.56
Production

3 National Dairy Plan 0.01 0.01 0.00 0.01 0.01 0.00

Total CSS (Dairy Development) 50.00 53.10 52.91 53.10 57.04 37.13

B. Central Sector Schemes

1 Assistance to Cooperatives 7.00 9.00 9.00 9.00 11.20 4.91

2 Delhi Milk Scheme 1.00 1.00 0.99 1.00 1.00 0.73

3 Dairy Venture Capital Fund 40.00 35.00 35.00 38.00 20.00 10.00

Total CS (Dairy Development) 48.00 45.00 44.99 48.00 32.20 15.64

Total Dairy Development (CSS & CS) 98.00 98.10 97.90 101.10 96.71 52.77

III Fisheries

A. Centrally Sponsored Scheme

1 Development of Inland Fisheries & Aquaculture 12.00 12.90 13.60 17.90 19.00 15.50

2 Development of Marine Fisheries, Infrastructure & 45.00 44.99 49.56 60.00 61.00 42.45
Post Harvest Operations

3 National Scheme of Welfare of Fishermen 25.00 25.00 25.15 33.00 36.00 32.37

Total CSS (Fisheries) 82.00 82.89 88.31 110.90 116.00 90.32

B. Central Sector Schemes
1 Strengthening of Database & Geographical Information 3.00 3.00 2.40 5.00 10.00 7.96
System of the Fisheries Sector
2 Assistance to Fisheries Institutes 55.00 47.60 40.92 47.60 45.40 27.44
2.1 Central Institute for Fisheries Nautical & Engineering 10.00 7.00 7.18 7.00 5.85 4.49
Training
2.2 Central Institute for Coastal Engineering for Fisheries 0.10 0.10 0.13 0.10 0.10 0.00
2.3 National Institute for Fisheries Post Harvest 1.90 2.00 1.74 2.00 1.95 1.48
Technology and Training (NIFPHATT)
2.4 Fishery Survey of India (FSI) 43.00 38.50 31.87 38.50 37.50 21.47

3. National Fisheries Development Board 75.00 46.90 46.90 135.00 100.00 85.00

Total CS (Fisheries) 133.00 97.50 90.22 187.60 155.40 120.40

Total Fisheries (CSS & CS) 215.00 180.39 178.53 298.50 271.40 210.72

IV Secretariat and Economic Services 6.00 6.00 4.96 6.00 6.00 3.56

V Special Livestock Sector and Fisheries Package 160.00 160.00 132.91 75.00 75.00 32.96
for the Suicide-prone Districts in the States of A.P,
Maharashtra, Karnataka and Kerala.

VI Externally Aided Projects (Preparedness, Control and 40.00 34.20 6.43 61.11 29.16 11.82
Containment of Avian Influenza)

Grand Total 1000.00 940.00 865.27 1100.00 930.00 630.47

Note: Letters of Authority issued to the CPWD and funds released to UTs without legislature etc. will account for any variation
with booked expenditure.

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 ANNEXURE XI
State-wise details of Veterinary Institutions

S. No. States/Union Territories Veterinary Hospitals Veterinary Veterinary Aid Centre

/ Polyclinics Dispensaries / Stockmen Centre /
Mobile Dispensaries
1. Andhra Pradesh 303 1,794 2,879
2. Arunachal Pradesh 1 93 189
3. Assam 29 428 1,213
4. Bihar 39 785 1,435
5. Chhattisgarh 208 708 290
6. Goa 5 21 52
7. Gujarat 14 487 587
8. Haryana 673 999 745
9. Himachal Pradesh 335 1,721 14
10 Jammu & Kashmir 303 1,585 14
11. Jharkhand 405 3 -
12. Karnataka 294 1,451 2,029
13. Kerala 213 880 26
14. Madhya Pradesh 565 1,742 72
15. Maharashtra 43 1,382 2,056
16. Manipur 55 109 34
17. Meghalaya 4 70 151
18. Mizoram 5 35 103
19 Nagaland 4 27 127
20. Orissa - 540 2,939
21. Punjab 1,362 1,486 12
22. Rajasthan 1,439 285 1,733
23. Sikkim 12 25 58
24. Tamil Nadu 167 1,156 1,854
25. Tripura 15 56 396
26. Uttar Pradesh 1,763 268 2,313
27. Uttaranchal 295 11 588
28. West Bengal 111 612 3,248
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 8,732 18,830 25,195
Source : As per latest available data from State Department of Animal Husbandry.

98 ANNEXURE XI
 ANNEXURE XII
IMPORT-EXPORT DETAILS OF LIVESTOCK & LIVESTCOK PRODUCTS OF
AQCS STATIONS IN INDIA DURING THE YEAR 2008-09
SL. LIVESTOCK and related products IMPORT EXPORT
NO. 
I LIVESTOCK
1 Aquatic Animals (Nos.)  2,00,580 62,063
(Prawn, Shirmp, Fishes etc.)
2 Birds (Nos.)  5 -
3 Cat (Nos.)  155 148
4 Dog (Nos.)  1,429 671
5 G.P. Chicks, including Ducklings (Nos.)  1,97,663 71,930
6 Horses/Donkeys (Nos.)  163 22
7 Lab. Animal (Nos.)  15,768 2
(Guinea Pig, Rat, Mice, Rabbit etc.)
II Related Products
1 Animal By Products (Kg.) 6,59,84,575 7,29,047
(Finised Leather, Glue, Wool, Hair, Ox Gall, Bile Acid, Sutures etc.)
2 Animal Feed (Kg.) 7,36,301 24,599
(Poultry, Mice, Horses etc.)
3 Bone & Bone Products (Kg.)  35,728  1,04,01,223
(Including Crushed Bones, Grist,    
Buttons, Pearls, Handicraft Items etc.)
4 Feather (Kg.)  900 -
(Including Processed And Shuttle Cock, Brushes etc.)
5 Fish & Fish Meat Products (Kg.)    
(Chilled, Frozen, Smoked etc.)  69,61,505  3,81,287
6 Fish Feed/Oil Paste and By Products (Kg.)  21,65,759 1,21,89,647
(Including Prawn Feed, Shrimp Feed, Artemia Cysts, Corals, Shells etc.)
7 Gelatin/Ossein and Products (Kg.) - 2,69,46,707
8 Hatching Eggs (Nos.)  3,500 1,03,69,501
9 Hooves, Nails, Claws, Beak & Horn Products (Kg.)  25,95,074 84,41,061
(Dried, Meal, Cores, Grist, Buttons, Handicraft Items etc.)
10 Meat & Meat Products (Kg.)  4,11,627 2,75,000
(Poultry, Pork.)
11 Meat & Meat Products (Kg.)  11,470 -
(Lamb, Goat etc.)
12 Milk & Milk Products (Kg.)  53,41,361  16,37,705
(Cheese, Ghee, Whey Powder, Casein, Ice Cream, Butter,
Yogurt, Lactose, Butter Oil etc. )
13 Pet Food/Dog Chews (Kg.)  28,60,783 24,14,398
14 Pig Bristles (Kg.)  2,73,238 450
17 Serum/Albumin/Plasma Including Anti Serum, Urine (ltrs) 18,224 1,356
18 Spf Eggs (Nos.)  2,66,960 -
19 Sweets/Processed Food (Kg.) - 31,04,874

ANNEXURE XII 99
 ANNEXURE XIII
INCIDENCE OF ANIMAL DISEASES IN INDIA DURING 2008 (JANUARY-DECEMBER)

Sl. Disease Name Species Number of

No.
Outbreak Attack Death
1. Foot and mouth disease Bovine 449 11,039 256
Buffalo 1,285 17
Ovine/Caprine 425 5
Swine 4 0
2. Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) Ovine/Caprine 165 4,496 1,092
3. Bluetongue Ovine/Caprine 132 2,903 342
4. Sheep pox and goat pox Ovine/Caprine 63 2,279 689
Cow pox Bovine 0 0 0
Buffalo pox Buffalo 3 22 0
5. Classical swine fever Swine 95 2,027 894
6. Newcastle disease Avian 230 72,959 10,317
7 Highly pathogenic avian influenza Avian 60 1,30,626 1,30,619
8. Glanders Equine 0 0 0
9. Equine influenza Equine 25 19,431 16
10. Anthrax Bovine 68 399 229
Buffalo 1 1
Ovine/Caprine 516 471
11. Rabies Bovine 47 83 83
Buffalo 8 8
Canine 7 7
Ovine/Caprine 0 0
12. Bovine anaplasmosis Bovine 14 97 8
Buffalo 0 0
13. Bovine babesiosis Bovine 48 1,781 33
Buffalo 0 0
14. Brucellosis Bovine 3 61 7
15. Haemorrhagic septicaemia Bovine 354 1,562 631
Buffalo 866 419
16. Contagious caprine Caprine 3 405 40
pleuropneumonia
17. Surra/Trypanosomasis Bovine 31 1,464 207
Buffalo 0 0
Equine 0 0
Camel 0 0
18. Porcine brucellosis Swine … … …
Duck virus enteritis (Duck plague) Avian 5 385 0
19. Fowl cholera Avian 8 2,727 871

100 ANNEXURE XIII

 ANNEXURE XIII
Sl. Disease Name Species Number of
No.
Outbreak Attack Death
20. Fowl pox Avian 90 6,944 1,122
21. Fowl typhoid/ Salmonellosis Avian 17 2,942 87
22. Infectious bursal disease Avian 93 17,348 5,605
(Gumboro)
23. Marek’s disease Avian 0 0 0
24. Avian Avian 52 10,468 5,779
mycoplasmosis / chronic res.
disease
25. Blackleg/Black quarter Bovine 294 858 356
Buffalo 25 9
Ovine/Caprine 0 0
26. Coccidiosis Avian 203 15,043 2,306
Bovine 858 517
Buffalo Ovine/ 0 0
Caprine 0 0
Swine 312 36
27. Distomatosis ( liver fluke )/ Bovine 84 3,75,237 6
Fascioliasis Buffalo 0 0
Ovine/Caprine 53 0
Swine 53 0
28. Enterotoxaemia Ovine/Caprine 281 2,673 888
29. Mange Bovine 346 131 0
Ovine/Caprine 14 0
Equine/Camel 0 0
Canine 1,297 1
Swine 4,744 3
30. Infectious coryza Avian 14 5,650 36

ANNEXURE XIII 101

 ANNEXURE XIV
List of 300 selected districts under the Scheme ‘Livestock Insurance’

S.N Name of the District 51 Dang 104 Mandya

52 Junagadh 105 Mysore
1 Andhra Pradesh (22) 53 Katchch 106 Tumkur
1 Adilabad * 54 Kheda
2 Anantpur * 55 Mahesana 12 Kerala (11)
3 Chittoor 56 Navasari 107 Alapuzzah
4 Cuddapah* 57 Panchmahal 108 Eranakulam
5 East Godavari 58 Rajkot 109 Idduki
6 Guntur 59 Sabarkantha 110 Kannur
7 Karimnagar 60 Surat 111 Kollam
8 Khammam *# 61 Vadodara 112 Kottayam
9 Krishna 62 Valsad 113 Kozhikode
10 Kurnool * 114 Pallakad
11 Mahboobnagar * 7 Haryana (15) 115 Thrissur
12 Medak 63 Bhiwani 116 Trivandrum
13 Nalgonda 64 Faridabad 117 Wayanand
14 Nellore * 65 Fartehabad
66 Hisar 13 Madhya Pradesh (20)
15 Nizamabad
67 Jhajjar 118 Balaghat #
16 Prakasam
68 Jind 119 Bhind
17 Ranga Reddy
69 Kaithal 120 Bidisha
18 Srikakulam
70 Karnal 121 Chhatarpur
19 Vishakapatanam
71 Kurukshetra 122 Chhindwara
20 Vizianagaram
72 Mewat 123 Dewas
21 Warangal *
73 Mohindergarh 124 Dhar
22 West Godavari
74 Panipat 125 Guna
2 Arunachal Pradesh (4) 75 Rohtak 126 Indore
23 East Siang 76 Sirsa 127 Morena
24 Lohit 77 Sonepat 128 Panna
25 Lower DibangValley 129 Raisen
26 West Siang 8 Himachal Pradesh (5) 130 Ratlam
78 Chamba 131 Rewa
3 Assam (6) S.N Name of the District 132 Sagar
27 Barpeta 133 Satna
28 Jorhat 79 Hamirpur 134 Sehore
29 Kamrup 80 Kangra 135 Shajapur
30 Morigaon 81 Mandi 136 Shivpuri
31 Nagoan 82 Shimla 137 Sidhi
32 Sonitpur
9 Jammu & Kashmir (6) 14 Maharashtra (18)
4 Bihar (10) 83 Anantnag 138 Ahmednagar
33 Begusarai 84 Baramulla 139 Auranagabad
34 Bhojpur 85 Jammu 140 Beed
35 Chhapra 86 Kupwara 141 Bhandara
36 Gaya # 87 Pulwama 142 Gondia #
37 Muzaffarpur 88 Udhampur 143 Jalgaon
38 Nalanda 144 Jalna
10 Jharkhand (4)
39 Patna 145 Kolhapur
89 Godda
S.N Name of the District 146 Lathur
90 Hazaribagh #
40 Rohtas 91 Palamau # 147 Nagpur
41 Samastipur 92 Ranchi 148 Nanded
42 Vaishali 149 Nashik
11 Karnataka (14) 150 Pune
5 Chhatisgarh (5) 93 Bagalkote 151 Sangli
43 Dhamtari 94 Bangalore Rural 152 Satara
44 Durg 95 Bangalore Urban 153 Solapur
45 Mahsamund 96 Belgaum * 154 Wardha
46 Raipur 97 Bellary 155 Yavatmal *
47 Rajnandgaon # 98 Dakshina kannad
99 Davangere 15 Manipur (6)
6 Gujarat (15) 100 Gulbarga 156 Bishnupur
48 Ahmedabad 101 Hassan * 157 Imhpal East
49 Banaskantha 102 Haveri 158 Senapati
50 Bhavnagar 103 Kolar 159 Thoubal

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160 Ukhrul 21 Rajasthan (22) 254 Barabanki

161 West Imhpal 205 Ajmer 255 Bareilly
206 Alwar 256 Bijnor
16 Meghalaya (4) 207 Banswara 257 Budayun
162 East Khasi Hills 208 Barmer 258 Bulandshahar
163 Jaintia Hills 209 Bharatpur 259 Deoria
164 Ri Bhoi 210 Bhilwara
165 West Garo Hills 260 Etah
211 Bikaner
261 Faiziabad
212 Chittorgarh
17 Mizoram (4) 262 Farukhabad
213 Churu
166 Aizawl 263 Fatehpur
214 Dungarpur
167 Champhai 264 Firozabad
215 Jaipur
168 Kolasib 265 Ghaziabad
216 Jaiselmer
169 Saiha 266 Ghazipur
217 Jhalawar
18 Nagaland (7) 218 Jhunjhanu 267 Gonda
170 Dimapur 219 Jodhpur 268 Gorakhpur
171 Kohima 220 Kota 269 Hardoi
172 Mokokchung 221 Nagaur 270 Jaunpur
173 Peren 222 Pratapgarh 271 Kashiramnagar
174 Phek 223 Sikar 272 Kheri
175 Wokha 224 Sri Ganganagar
225 Tonk 25 Uttar Pradesh (39)
176 Zunheboto 273 Mahamaya Nagar
226 Udaipur
19 Orissa (9) 274 Mainpuri
177 Cuttack 22 Sikkim (4) 275 Mathura
178 Jagatsinghpur 227 East Sikkim 276 Meerut
228 North Sikkim 277 Moradabad
179 Puri
229 South Sikkim 278 Muzaffarnagar
180 Sambalpur #
230 West Sikkim 279 Pratapgarh
181 Baragarh
182 Khurda 23 Tamilnadu (15) 280 Raebareli
183 Mayurbhanj 231 Coimbatore 281 Saharanpur
184 Keonjhar 232 Cuddalore 282 Sitapur
185 Kendrapara 233 Dharmapuri 283 Sonebhadra #
234 Erode 284 Sultanpur
20 Punjab(19) 235 Krishnagiri 285 varanasi
186 Amritsar 236 Namakkal 286 Unnao
187 Barnala 237 Salem
188 Bathinda 238 Thanjavur 26 Uttarakhand (6)
189 Faridkot 239 Thirucharapalli 287 Chamoli
240 Thiruvannamalai 288 Dehradun
20 Punjab(19)
241 Tirunelveli 289 Haridwar
190 Fatehgarh Sahib 242 Vellore 290 Nainital
191 Ferozepur 243 Villupuram 291 Pithoragarh
192 Gurdaspur 244 Dindigul
193 Hoshiarpur 292 Udhamsingh nagar
245 Madurai
194 Jalandhar 27 West Bengal (6)
195 Kapurthala 24 Tripua (2) 293 24 Parganas(N)
196 Ludhiana 246 West Tripura
294 Hooghly
197 Mansa 247 South Tripura
295 Nadia
198 Moga 25 Uttar Pradesh (39) 296 Jalpaiguri
199 Mohali 248 Auraiya 297 Dakshindinajpur
200 Mukatsar 249 Agra 298 Murshidabad
201 Nawan Shehr 250 Aligarh
202 Patiala 251 Allahabad 28 Goa-2
203 Ropar 252 Azamgarh 299 North Goa
204 Sangrur 253 Ballia 300 South Goa

* Suicide prone districts

# Left Wing Extremist affected districts
Note : Figures in paranthesis indicate total number of districts covered under the scheme.

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Audit Para

Sl. Year No. of Paras/PA Details of the Paras/PA reports on

No. reports on which which ATNs are pending
ATNs have been
No. of ATNs No. of ATNs sent No. of ATNs which
submitted to PAC
not sent by the but returned with have been finally
after vetting by
Ministry even observations vetted by audit
Audit
for the first and Audit is but have not been
time awaiting their submitted by the
resubmission by Ministry to PAC
the Ministry
1. 2007 1 - Unfruitful NIL – –
Expenditure on
Procurement of
Patrol Boats (CAG’s
Report for the year
ending March 2007)

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