(a) Whether the Government has finalized National Livestock Policy;
(b) If so, the details thereof; and
(c) If not, the time by which it is likely to be finalized?
(a) Whether the Government has finalized National Livestock Policy;
(b) If so, the details thereof; and
(c) If not, the time by which it is likely to be finalized?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE
(SHRI TASLIMUDDIN)
(a)&(b): A National Livestock Policy is being formulated to attain qualitative and quantitative improvement in livestock,
livestock products, feed and fodder resources. It aims to provide for a better interface between modern technologies and
management practices regarding breeding, nutrition and health care and also through Animal Husbandry Extension Programmes.
The policy aims to guide the future programmes in the said areas.
(c): Formulation of National Livestock Policy is a time consuming exercise, as it involves consultation with various
technical experts as well as the State Governments and other stake holders to obtain their views before finalizing the
Policy. The National Livestock Policy is under formulation and its finalization will take time due to above reasons.