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Government of India is implementing various Centrally Sponsored Schemes to complement and supplement the initiatives of West Bengal state to promote Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
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- In Dairying sector, Rashtriya Gokul Mission, with the objectives of development and conservation of indigenous bovine breeds, genetic up gradation of bovine population and enhancing milk production and productivity is operating in West Bengal.
- Central assistance of Rs 40.09 crore has been released to the State since inception of the scheme.
- Scheme is being implemented in all the districts of the State including Darjeeling and Kalimpong.
- Livestock Health and Disease Control Scheme (LH&DC) is being implemented in the state with the objectives of disease prevention and improvement of livestock health.
- In the Fisheries sector, 2 schemes namely “Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana” (PMMSY) and „Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund‟ (FIDF).
National Livestock Mission
- The National Livestock Mission (NLM) has commenced from 2014-15.
- The Mission is designed to cover all the activities required to ensure quantitative and qualitative improvement in livestock production systems and capacity building of all stakeholders.
- The Mission will cover everything germane to improvement of livestock productivity and support projects and initiatives required for that purpose subject.
- This Mission is formulated with the objective of sustainable development of livestock sector, focusing on improving availability of quality feed and fodder.
- NLM is implemented in all States including Sikkim.
Source: PIB
