livestock

Cabinet approves scheme to prevent, control livestock diseases with Rs.3,880 cr outlay

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Cabinet approves scheme to prevent, control livestock diseases with Rs.3,880 cr outlay

New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the revision of the Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) with a total outlay of Rs.3,880 crore. The scheme consists of two components namely National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP), LH&DC; and Pashu Aushadhi has been added … Read more

Centre highlights critical role of veterinary services in supporting livestock sector

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Centre highlights critical role of veterinary services in supporting livestock sector

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) The government on Saturday highlighted the critical role of veterinary services in supporting the livestock sector, which contributes over 30 per cent to India’s agricultural gross value added (GVA) value. Alka Upadhyaya, Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), underscored the need for establishing veterinary laboratories with NABL accreditation … Read more