Lucknow: The cabinet on Tuesday gave its approval for the setting up of a State Livestock Mission, which will organise the state’s livestock economy and link it with modern technology, entrepreneurship and global trade.
Livestock and milk development minister Dharampal Singh said that the Mission will focus particularly on small and marginal farmers and entrepreneurs.
There is already a provision to provide subsidy of Rs 40,000 for keeping one cow and Rs 80,000 for two. In addition, 100 chicks each are being provided to needy families. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Lucknow | Silver Rate in Lucknow | Bank Holidays in Lucknow | Public Holidays in Lucknow | Lucknow AQI | Weather in Lucknow | Petrol Price in Lucknow | Diesel Price in Lucknow | CNG Price in Lucknow | LPG Price in Lucknow Stay updated with the latest Lucknow news.
Productivity, market systems, value addition and digital management will now be advanced through the Mission,” Singh said. The Mission, the minister said, will promote breeds such as Sahiwal, indigenous and Haryanvi. Singh said that entrepreneurship will be promoted through five sub-missions, including livestock entrepreneurship and start-up development, livestock and poultry breed development, innovation and digital livestock, fodder and feed development, and research, globalisation and knowledge systems development. Training will also be used to develop the skills of livestock farmers,” he said.
“UP has the largest livestock population in the country and ranks first in milk production. Rearing of goats, sheep and pigs, and poultry farming are also being encouraged. “Through these, livestock start-ups, fodder production, value addition, producer organisations and supply chains will be strengthened. Emphasis will be placed on using AI, digital traceability and climate-resilient technologies to improve the quality of livestock products and their market reach. The minister added that this would be an entirely state-funded scheme. With the approval of the screening committee process and Project Approval Committee, subsidy for selected projects will go directly into beneficiaries’ accounts. The Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model will also be encouraged for infrastructure creation and services. Download the TOI App.