25. Consider the following statements about Rashtriya Gokul Mission
1. The Rashtriya Gokul Mission aims to conserve and develop indigenous cattle breeds by improving their genetic makeup.
2. Under the scheme, Gokul Grams are been set up near metropolitan cities for housing the urban cattle.
3. Rashtriya Gokul Mission is being implemented by field agencies of Ministry of Agriculture.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
25. Consider the following statements about Rashtriya Gokul Mission
1. The Rashtriya Gokul Mission aims to conserve and develop indigenous cattle breeds by improving their genetic makeup.
2. Under the scheme, Gokul Grams are been set up near metropolitan cities for housing the urban cattle.
3. Rashtriya Gokul Mission is being implemented by field agencies of Ministry of Agriculture.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
The correct option is A Only 1 and 2
The Rashtriya Gokul Mission aims to conserve and develop indigenous cattle breeds in a focused and scientific manner. It is a focussed project under National Programme for Bovine Breeding and Dairy Development.
This mission is to undertake breed improvement program for indigenous cattle breeds so as to improve genetic makeup and increase the stock. It is to enhance milk production and productivity of indigenous bovines. To upgrade nondescript cattle using elite indigenous breeds like Gir, Sahiwal, Rathi, Tharparkar, Red Sindhi. To distribute disease free high genetic merit bulls of indigenous breeds for natural service. This mission is being implemented by State Implementing Agency (SIA)- Livestock Development Boards (LDB).
State Gauseva Ayogs- Mandated to sponsor proposals to the SIAs and monitor implementation of the sponsored proposal. Participating Agencies- All Agencies having a role in indigenous cattle development for Ex- ICAR, universities, Colleges, NGOs and Gaushalas with best germplasm.
Under the mission Gokul Gram (village level Integrated Indigenous Cattle Centres) and Gopalan Sangh (Breeder’s Societies) have established.
Gokul Gram is Indigenous Cattle Centres and will act as Centres for development of Indigenous Breeds.
They’ll be established in native breeding tracts and near metropolitan cities for housing the urban cattle
These gokul grams are also functioning as state of the art in situ training centre for Farmers, Breeders.
The Rashtriya Gokul Mission aims to conserve and develop indigenous cattle breeds in a focused and scientific manner. It is a focussed project under National Programme for Bovine Breeding and Dairy Development.
This mission is to undertake breed improvement program for indigenous cattle breeds so as to improve genetic makeup and increase the stock. It is to enhance milk production and productivity of indigenous bovines. To upgrade nondescript cattle using elite indigenous breeds like Gir, Sahiwal, Rathi, Tharparkar, Red Sindhi. To distribute disease free high genetic merit bulls of indigenous breeds for natural service. This mission is being implemented by State Implementing Agency (SIA)- Livestock Development Boards (LDB).
State Gauseva Ayogs- Mandated to sponsor proposals to the SIAs and monitor implementation of the sponsored proposal. Participating Agencies- All Agencies having a role in indigenous cattle development for Ex- ICAR, universities, Colleges, NGOs and Gaushalas with best germplasm.
Under the mission Gokul Gram (village level Integrated Indigenous Cattle Centres) and Gopalan Sangh (Breeder’s Societies) have established.
Gokul Gram is Indigenous Cattle Centres and will act as Centres for development of Indigenous Breeds.
They’ll be established in native breeding tracts and near metropolitan cities for housing the urban cattle
These gokul grams are also functioning as state of the art in situ training centre for Farmers, Breeders.
