(a) whether the Government has launched any special scheme to promote animal husbandry amongst farmers to earn additional income which is likely to utilise crop residue and also produce organic manure for use in agricultural activities to increase productivity;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the details of technical and financial assistance extended to farmers for domestication of cows, buffaloes, sheep and goats in Karnataka, district-wise?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
(DR SANJEEV KUMAR BALYAN)
(a) and (b) Yes, Sir. The Government is implementing various schemes to supplement the efforts of States/UTs to promote animal husbandry namely;
I. Rashtriya Gokul Mission
II. National Livestock Mission
III. Livestock Health & Disease Control
The Government is implementing National Livestock Mission since 2014-15 under which there is a provision of financial assistance under the component Establishment of high capacity Fodder Block Making units for converting crop residues into enriched fodder blocks thereby earning additional income.
(c) Under Rashtriya Gokul Mission, an amount of Rs. 2,281.38 lakh has been released to the State of Karnataka for development and conservation of cattle and buffaloes population during the last five years. Similarly, under National Livestock Mission, an amount of Rs. 2,099.52 lakh has been released to the State of Karnataka for development of small Ruminants (sheep and goats), pigs and poultry during the last five years. However, no direct assistance to the farmers is provided by the Government of India.
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