NATIONAL LIVESTOCK MISSION (NLM)

NATIONAL LIVESTOCK MISSION (NLM)

The National Livestock Mission (NLM) has been formulated by subsuming and modifying 7 Centrally Sponsored and 7 Central Sector Schemes of Government of India. Budget provision for the scheme during the year 2016-17 is Rs. 292.00 crores.

F. No. 2-47/2009-AHT (FF)/NLM Vol. III 
By   GOI, MOA, DAHD. 
Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi.
Dated: 11th. April, 2016

Indicative subsidy ceilings under the component of ‘Entrepreneurship Development and Employment Generation’ and sub components: Poultry Venture Capital Fund, Integrated Development of Small Ruminants and Rabbits (IDSRR), Pig Development, Salvaging of Male Buffalo Calves, are given in the operational Guidelines for NLM.

For detail guidelines, visit: http://www.dahd.nic.in

Livestock Terminology

Livestock Terminology

• Barrow - a male hog castrated before it reaches sexual maturity
• Boar - an adult uncastrated male pig
• Bovine - the scientific name for cattle
• Broilers - chickens that are six to 13 weeks of age
• Bull - a sexually mature male (un-castrated) bovine  
• Bullock – an adult castrated male of cow 
• Buck -  an adult, male rabbit or goat
• Bunny – immature young rabbit
• Calf - a sexually immature young bovine
• Calving – a process of giving birth in bovine
• Cavy - a particular breed of guinea pig
• Cow - a mature female bovine
• Doe - an adult, female rabbit or goat
• Ewe - a mature female sheep  
• Farrowing –a  process of giving birth in pigs
• Foaling – a process of giving birth in equines
• Gilt - a young female pig, An immature femal
• Heifer - a female bovine less than three years of age which has not borne a calf
• Hen - an adult female chicken or turkey
• Hog - a mature swine (usually weighing more than 120 pounds)
• Kid - a young goat
• Kidding – a process of giving birth in goat
• Kindling – a process of giving birth in rabbit
• Lactation – milk yielding period
• Lamb - a sheep less than one year in age
• Lambing – a process of giving birth in sheep
• Laying – a process of giving egg in poultry
• Livestock - domestic farm animals kept for productive purposes (meat, milk, work, wool)
• Market animal - livestock bred and produced for food consumption
• Pig - a young swine (usually weighing less than 120 lbs.)
• Polled - a naturally hornless animal 
• Ratite - a species of bird consisting of rheas, ostriches and emus
• Rooster - an adult male chicken
• Ram/Buck- An uncastrated male sheep
• Sow - a mature female swine that has had a litter or has reached an advanced stage of pregnancy.
• Steer - a castrated male (within the first 6 months after birth) bovine
• Stag- cattle or swine castrated after reaching sexual maturity
• Swine - the scientific name for pigs and hog
• Vealer- a milk-fed calf (cattle) less than 3 months old.
• Wether - a castrated shortly after birth male sheep or goat

Livestock Health and Disease Control (LH&DC) Schemes and Central Sector Schemes

Evaluation Study of the Livestock Health and Disease Control (LH&DC) Schemes and Central Sector Schemes of DAHD, GOI, New Delhi

Schemes

1. Assistance to States for Control of Animal Diseases (ASCAD)
2. Establishment and Strengthening of Veterinary Hospitals/Dispensaries.

of Department of Animal Husbandry, Government of Rajasthan, Jaipur

Objectives of Study

1. Examine and comment the extent to which the objectives of the scheme have been met during its implementation tenure of the XI Plan Period. 
2. Assess and Comment on the performance of the scheme in terms of its physical and financial achievements. 
3. Assess and comment on the impact of the scheme on its target groups by improving the health indicators such as reduced mortality rate, reduced morbidity, reduced occurrence of diseases, improved delivery of services, etc.
4. Review and assess the efficacy of the delivery mechanism in terms information dissemination, service delivery mechanism.
5. Evaluate the extent of strengthening/ creation of infrastructure created under the scheme.
6. To critically evaluate the implementation of various components of the scheme as per the objectives of the scheme. 
7. Identify the measures for making the scheme more broad based and to assess eligibility criteria for various institutions for assistance under the scheme.
8. Identify the operational issues and concerns across all levels of implementation of the respective schemes.
9. Identify any other constraints and to draw action points for future improvement of the scheme. 
10. Farmers Opinion/ Views about the scheme & its implementation.

Establishment of Agri Clinics and Agri Business Centers (ACABC)

Here is the brief description of the guidelines related to the Scheme for setting up of Agriclinic and Agribusiness Centers (ACABC). Those who are interested in setting up of ACABC in Livestock/Dairy and Poultry Farming may contact me for Detail Bankable Project Report (DPR).

 

Introduction

With the diversification and modernisation of agricultural practices, there is a need to augment support and extension services for agriculture. For this purpose, a scheme for setting up agriclinics and agribusiness centres by agriculture & allied subjects graduates has been launched by Gov. of India with the support of NABARD. These centres will provide a package of input facilities, consultancy and other services. They will strengthen transfer of technology and extension services and also provide self employment opportunities to technically trained persons.

Male Buffalo Calf Rearing in India – Project Cost at a Glance and Bank Incentives

To help you to understand the economics of industrial unit of  “Salvaging and rearing of male buffalo calves scheme”, I have prepared a summary of the project cost including essential items of investment to maximize the income from the sale of male buffalo calves with the latest information to my knowledge.

Note: The costs indicated below are just sample cost estimates.

Guidelines: Salvaging and Rearing of Male Buffalo Calves Scheme - Male Buffalo Calf Rearing in India - II

 

A. Implementing period and Area of operation

The scheme will be implemented during the remaining XI plan period through out the country. As there are slaughter restrictions in some of the states, the local laws pertaining to this should be kept in mind while processing loan applications.

 

B. Eligibility

Farmers, individual entrepreneurs, NGOs, companies, NGOs, SHGs, JLGs, Cooperatives, etc. Preference to be given to SC/STs, women beneficiaries & for individual units. They should constitute at least 405 of the total beneficiaries.

 

C. Subsidy

Male Buffalo Calf Rearing in India - I

Few days back Govt. of India has announced a scheme aiming at promoting male buffalo calves rearing which has been named as “Salvaging & Rearing of male buffalo Calves Scheme”. The scheme has come in to operation with effect from 12 July, 2010. Budget provision for the scheme during 2010-2012 is Rs.121.62 Cr.

The department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries (DAHD&F), Ministry of Agriculture, GOI, is the focal department for operating the scheme. The sanction and release of subsidy will be managed by NABARD, and is subject to availability of funds and adherence of the instructions issued by DAHD&F, Govt. of India and NABARD from time to time.

Pig Farming in India – Project Cost at a Glance and Banking Norms

To help you to understand the economics of pig breeding farm, I have prepared a summary of the project cost including essential items of investment to maximize the income from the pig farm with the latest information to my knowledge. The costs indicated below are just sample cost estimates.

The breeds of the pig considered in this cost estimate are improved/cross breeds.

Guidelines - Pig Development Scheme

Here is the brief description of the guidelines related to the Pig Development Scheme, we mentioned earlier. 

A. Implementing period and Area of operation

The scheme will be implemented during the remaining XI plan period (2010–11 and 2011-12) through out the country. The high potential 50 districts identified in 15 States however, the proposals received from other than these potential districts can also be considered for providing subsidy assistance under the scheme. The scheme is in operation from 14 July 2010.

Pig Farming in India

Few months back Government of India has announced a scheme aiming at encouraging commercial pig farming by farmers to improve performance of native breed through cross breeding.

The scheme is named as “Pig Development Scheme”.

The scheme has come in to operation with immediate effect with a total out lay of Rs. 73.55 crore for the year 2010–11 and 2011-12. The Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries (DAHDF), Ministry of Agriculture, GOI, is the focal department for operating the scheme.

Goat Farming in India IV: Recommendations

This article is part of a series I am writing on goat farming that will provide basic introduction, information about a centrally sponsored scheme, project cost at a glance, goat farm register for record keeping, and general tips on goat farming. (Also see part I, part II, part III)

Here are some general recommended practices for goat farming regarding housing of goats, feed and fodder, and vaccination and deworming schedule.

Housing of Goats

1. The houses should be semi-closed type and orientation should be along the east-west direction. Sloped roof is best for the comfort of the goats.
   1. Maximum length of shed = 100 ft.
   2. Width of the shed = 15-20 ft.
   3. Central height = 3 m
   4. Side height= 2 m
   5. Height of north/south side walls=1 m (50% of side height)
2. There should be separate houses for keeping different category of goats such as:
   1. dry,
   2. pregnant,
   3. lactating,
   4. sick bucks, and
   5. kids.
3. Shed premises should have sufficient plantation which protects the animals from direct wind and scorching sun during summer. At least two trees should be planted in each paddock.

Goat Farming in India III: Project Cost at a Glance

This article is part of a series I am writing on goat farming that will provide basic introduction, information about a centrally sponsored scheme, project cost at a glance, goat farm register for record keeping, and general tips on goat farming. (Also see part I, part II)




To help you understand the economics of goat farming, I have prepared a summary of the project cost for a semi intensive system of goat breeding farm with the latest information to my knowledge.

The project cost is provided for 500 Does and 25 Bucks. The breeds of the goat considered in this cost estimate are Osmanabadi and/or Sangamneri breeds.

This project cost summary will provide you information on the investment cost related to the land, shed, equipments, breeding stock etc. and on the bank loan, interest etc.

Goat Farming in India II – Centrally Sponsored Scheme

Since many of you have asked about goat farming, I am going to write a series of posts that will provide basic introduction, information about a centrally sponsored scheme, project cost at a glance, goat farm register for record keeping, and general tips on goat farming. (Also see part I)

Integral farming of small ruminants can help in rural development and can also reduce unemployment leading to rural prosperity. Toward this, the Government of India has launched a Centrally Sponsored Scheme – Integrated Development of Small Ruminants (Sheep/Goats) and Rabbits – to promote commercial farming of sheep, goat and rabbit.

This scheme will provide venture capital assistance through an interest free loan with a focus on 114 districts for small ruminants and 12 districts for rabbits in 24 states. It is valid during the remaining period of XI Five Year Plan.

Goat Farming in India I

Since many of you have asked about goat farming, I am going to write a series of posts that will provide basic introduction, information about a centrally sponsored scheme, project cost at a glance, goat farm register for record keeping, and general tips on goat farming.

Goat has been considered as dairy and meat animal for long in India. It has been given the popular name of "poor man's cow" for milk production. Goats are small animals and easy to manage. They are economical to the poor farmers and demand less labor for milk, meat and fiber. Goats provide a considerable source of income and occupation to a sizeable rural population, especially the economically and socially backward classes of the society in India.