The Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM) is a government scheme launched in 2014 to conserve and develop indigenous cattle breeds in India. The scheme is implemented by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India.
The objective of the RGM is to increase the population of indigenous breeds of cattle, improve their milk production, and conserve their genetic diversity. The scheme is also aimed at promoting the use of indigenous cattle breeds for sustainable agriculture.
The RGM is being implemented in all states and union territories of India. The scheme covers a wide range of activities, including:
- Establishment of Gokul Grams (indigenous cattle breeding centres)
- Distribution of high-quality indigenous cattle breeds
- Training of farmers on indigenous cattle breeding
- Promotion of the use of indigenous cattle for sustainable agriculture
The RGM has been a major success since its launch. In the first five years of the scheme, over 100 Gokul Grams have been established, and over 10,000 farmers have been trained in indigenous cattle breeding. The scheme has also helped to increase the population of indigenous cattle breeds by 20%.
The RGM is a major step forward in the government’s efforts to conserve and develop indigenous cattle breeds in India. The scheme has the potential to revolutionize the dairy sector in the country and help to achieve the goal of doubling farmers’ income by 2022.
Here are some of the key features of the Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM):
- It is a centrally sponsored scheme. This means that the central government provides funding for the scheme, but the states are responsible for implementing it.
- It is implemented in all states and union territories of India.
- It covers a wide range of activities.
- It is a demand-driven scheme. This means that the activities that are implemented are based on the needs of the farmers.
- It is a participatory scheme. This means that farmers are involved in the planning and implementation of the scheme.
The Rashtriya Gokul Mission is a major government initiative to conserve and develop indigenous cattle breeds in India.