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From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Livestock Health and Disease Control Scheme (LHDCS)
Why in the News?
The Union Cabinet has approved the revision of the Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP).
The revised scheme, with a total outlay of ₹3,880 crore for 2024-25 and 2025-26, includes a new component called “Pashu Aushadhi” to improve the availability of generic veterinary medicines.
What is LHDC Scheme?
| About |
- Government of India initiative launched in 2022.
- Aims to improve animal health, control livestock diseases, and enhance veterinary services.
- Revised with ₹3,880 crore outlay for 2024-25 and 2025-26.
- Includes “Pashu Aushadhi” for affordable veterinary medicines.
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| Features of LHDC |
- Disease Control & Vaccination: Targets FMD, Brucellosis, PPR, CSF, Lumpy Skin Disease. Mass vaccination and eradication.
- Veterinary Healthcare: Expansion of veterinary hospitals and Mobile Veterinary Units (MVUs).
- Disease Surveillance: Strengthened disease reporting and monitoring systems.
- “Pashu Aushadhi”: Affordable, high-quality veterinary medicines with ₹75 crore allocation.
Sub-Components:
- Critical Animal Disease Control Programme (CADCP): Focuses on eradicating high-risk livestock diseases.
- Establishment & Strengthening of Veterinary Hospitals and Dispensaries (ESVHD-MVU): Expands mobile veterinary units (MVUs) for better access to veterinary care.
- Assistance to States for Control of Animal Diseases (ASCAD): Provides financial support to states for disease prevention and control.
- Economic Benefits: Prevents livestock mortality and improves milk, meat, and wool production.
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| Implementation & Funding |
Strategy: Coordinated efforts by Central and State Governments; monitoring and assessment mechanisms.
Funding: ₹3,880 crore for 2024-25 and 2025-26:
- 100% central funding for CADCP and non-recurring ESVHD components.
- 60:40 share for other components and ASCAD.
- 90:10 funding for North Eastern and Himalayan States.
- 100% Central funding for Union Territories.
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PYQ:
[2015] Livestock rearing has a big potential for providing non-farm employment and income in rural areas. Discuss suggesting suitable measures to promote this sector in India.
[2012] Which of the following is the chief characteristic of ‘mixed farming’?
(a) Cultivation of both cash crops and food crops
(b) Cultivation of two or more crops in the same field
(c) Rearing of animals and cultivation of crops together
(d) None of the above |
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