Rashtriya Gokul Mission

Question 1

What programme is this Mission launched under ?

Answer 1

National Programme for Bovine breeding and Dairy Development (NPBBD)

Question 2

What is the main objective ?

Answer 2

To get native breeds to produce more milk, be more fecund and to raise the quality of Indian cows and bulls to eventually outdo Jerseys and Holsteins

Question 3

What are the sub-aims under it ?

Answer 3

1) Development and conservation of indigenous breeds
2) Undertake breed improvement programme for indigenous cattle breeds to improve genetic makeup and increase stock
3) Enhance milk production and productivity
4) Upgrade nondescript cattle using elite indigenous breeds like Gir, Sahiwal , Rathi , Deoni , Redsindhi etc
5) Distribute disease free high genetic merit bulls for natural service

Question 4

How is it implemented ?

Answer 4

Through State implementation agencies

Question 5

Ministry

Answer 5

Mo Agri…..under it Dept of Animal Husbandry