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[[File:Office Of Joint Director Of Animal Husbandary.jpg|thumb|'''Office Of Joint Director Of Animal husbandary , Vijayawada , A.P''']]
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The '''Department of Animal husbandry and Dairying''' (DAHD) is an [[Government of India|Indian government]] department. It is a subsidiary department of the [[Ministry of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries]] which was formed as a new Indian ministry in 2019.<ref>{{citation|title=GCMMF welcomes separate ministry for animal husbandry |url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/gcmmf-welcomes-separate-ministry-for-animal-husbandry/article27400480.ece |work=[[The Hindu Business Line]] |accessdate=2020-09-03}}</ref><ref name="Business Today">{{cite web |url=https://www.businesstoday.in/union-budget-2019/news/union-budget-2019-govt-carves-out-new-ministries-for-fisheries-animal-husbandry-and-dairying/story/361927.html |title=Union Budget 2019: Govt carves out new ministries for fisheries, animal husbandry, dairy|website=Business Today |work= |accessdate=2020-05-16}}</ref> The '''DAHD''' or the erstwhile Department of Animal husbandry, Fishiries and Dairying was formed in 1991 by merging together into a separate department, of two divisions of Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, namely animal husbandry and dairy development. In 1997 the fisheries division of Department of Agriculture and Cooperation and a part of the [[Ministry of Food Processing Industries]] was transferred to it.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dahd.nic.in/about-us/about-department|title=Department of Animal husbandry and Dairying|website=DAHD|accessdate=2020-09-03}}</ref> In February 2019 the '''Department of Fisheries''' was carved out from the Department of Animal husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries and it has been functioning as Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying since then.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dof.gov.in/about-us/about-department|title=Department of Fisheries|website=dof.gov.in|accessdate=2022-11-21}}</ref>

==Mandate==
[[File:Radha Mohan Singh gave away the National Gopal Ratna and Kamdhenu awards, at the “World Milk Day” celebration, organised by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Fisheries, in New Delhi.jpg|thumb|Former [[Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare|Minister of Agriculture]] [[Radha Mohan Singh]] gave away the National Gopal Ratna and Kamdhenu awards, at the “World Milk Day” celebration, organised by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Fisheries, in [[New Delhi]].]]
It is responsible for the production of [[livestock]], improving their stocks as well as matters related to [[dairy]] infrastructure development in the country. It is also mandated to provide healthcare and other services to the livestock for overall development of the Dairy sector. Since 1919–20 a census of livestock has been periodically conducted in India, which covers all domesticated animals and their headcount.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/reading-the-livestock-census-2019-india-6075270/|title= Explained: Reading the livestock census|website=[[Indian Express]]|first=Harikishan|last=Sharma|accessdate=2020-09-03}}</ref> After being functional the "DAHD" has taken up the responsibility to release the livestock census report which involves participation of all [[States and union territories of India|states and union territories]]. According to the 20th Livestock census report released by the department, the total livestock population in India was found to be 535.78 million showing an increase of 4.6% over the previous count in 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1588304#:~:|title=Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying releases 20th Livestock Census; Total Livestock population increases 4.6% over Census-2012, Increases to 535.78 million|website=Press Information Bureau|accessdate=2020-09-03}}</ref>

==Initiatives==
[[File:The Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Radha Mohan Singh releasing the National Action Plan for Dairy Development of Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries, in New Delhi.jpg|thumb|Former [[Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare|Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare]], Shri Radha Mohan Singh releasing the National Action Plan for Dairy Development of Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries, in New Delhi.]]

===National Livestock mission===
The programme was launched during the 12th [[Five-Year Plans of India|five year plan]] in 2014–15 aiming for overall development of the Livestock sector which includes improvement in feed and fodder. It has four sub-mission under it which are submission on feed and fodder development; submission on Livestock development; submission on pig development in North-East region; Sub-Mission on Skill Development, Technology Transfer and Extension .<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/livestock-a-lifeline-for-small-farmers/article21328347.ece1|title=Livestock, a lifeline for small farmers|first=Harsh Kumar|last=Bhanwala|website=[[The Hindu Business Line]]|accessdate=2020-09-03}}</ref>

===Rashtriya Gokul mission===
The Rashtriya Gokul mission was launched in order to conserve and develop indigenous bovine breeds under the National program for Bovine breeding and Dairy development, the mission which was aimed at improving the genetic makeup of the cattle and bovine population. It has two sub mission under it, namely National program for bovine breeding and National program for Dairy development.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/Government-launches-Rashtriya-Gokul-Mission-for-indigenous-cattle/articleshow/45533132.cms|title=Government-launches-Rashtriya-Gokul-Mission-for-indigenous-cattle|website=[[The Economic Times|Economic Times]]|access-date=2020-09-03}}</ref> The Rashtriya Gokul mission also aims to develop ''Gokul Gram'' cattle care centres in order to increase indigenous bovines of high genetic merit. It also aims to develop nondescript cattle in these cattle care centres.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/business/budget/750-crore-to-nurture-native-cow-breeds/article26155987.ece|title=Interim Budget 2019: Not really bullish on native cow breeds|website=[[The Hindu]]|accessdate=2020-09-03}}</ref> As a part of "Rashtriya Gokul mission" a total of 14 ''Gokul Grams'' were planned to be set up across the country with the first one at [[Mathura]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/agriculture-ministry-to-set-up-grams-for-conserving-native-cattle-breeds/article9150719.ece|title= Agriculture Ministry to set up ‘Grams’ for conserving native cattle breeds|website=[[The Hindu Business Line]]|accessdate=2020-09-03}}</ref> The 20th Livestock census data, however, revealed a drop in population of indigenous milch cows despite government efforts, on the other hand, exotic breeds saw a rise.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/foreign-milch-cows-grow-32-while-no-growth-in-desi-milk-producers-livestock-census-2019/article29715020.ece|title=Foreign milch cows grow 32%, while no growth in desi milk-producers: Livestock Census 2019|website=[[The Hindu]]|accessdate=2020-09-03}}</ref> Government of India has also set up '''Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog''' (RKA) to function as a part of Rashtriya Gokul mission in order to promote indigenous breed of cows and income opportunities they provide.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/chip-made-of-cow-dung-reduces-radiation-from-phone-meet-the-rashtriya-kamdhenu-aayog|title=Chip made of cow dung reduces radiation from phone? Meet the Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog|website=Free Press Journal|accessdate=7 January 2021}}</ref> The RKA which functions under the Ministry of Animal husbandry, Dairying and Fishiries launched ''Kamdhenu-Gau Vigyan Prachar Prasar Examination'' in 2021 to infuse curiosity among indians regarding indigenous cow breeds. The exam was supposed to be conducted in four categories and 12 regional languages apart from Hindi and English and aimed at making materials related to cow science available.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1686299|title=Rastriya Kamdhenu Aayog announces Kamdhenu Gau-Vigyan Prachar-Prasar Exam|website=Press Information Bureau|accessdate=7 January 2021}}</ref>

===National Animal Disease Control Program===
The program was launched in order to eradicate the [[Foot and Mouth Disease]] (FMD) and Brucellosis. India has largest population of cattle in the world but due to prevalence of diseases in them overall productivity remains low. This program aims to vaccinate 500 million Livestock against FMD and 36 million female bovines annually against [[Brucellosis]].The programme received 100% central funding for five years until 2024 in order to eradicate these two disease by 2030.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/nadcp-fmd-brucellosis-in-central-programme-focus-on-animal-health-5987672/|title=PM Modi launches NADCP: In Central programme, focus on animal health|website=[[Indian Express]]|accessdate=2020-09-03}}</ref>

===Dairy Entrepreneurship development scheme===
The Department of Animal husbandry has launched this scheme along with [[National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development]] (NABARD) in order to support dairy infrastructure projects with back ended capital subsidy of 25% of the project cost for the farmers of General category and of 33% for farmers of [[Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes|SC/ST]] category. More than one member of same family can also avail benefits of the scheme to set up separate dairy units, provided they set up their respective units at a distance of 500 metres from each other's units. The entrepreneurs have to contribute 10% of the project cost. Further apart from farmers and individual entrepreneurs, self-help groups, and companies are also eligible for the support under the scheme.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/dairy-entrepreneurship-development-scheme.html|title=Dairy Entrepreneurship Development Scheme|website=starupindia.gov.in|accessdate=2020-09-04|archive-date=15 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201215073245/https://www.startupindia.gov.in/content/sih/en/government-schemes/dairy-entrepreneurship-development-scheme.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/Nabard-to-carry-on-DEDS-dairy-scheme-this-year/article20437911.ece|title=Nabard to carry on DEDS dairy scheme this year|first=KV|last=Kurmanath|website=[[The Hindu Business Line]]|accessdate=2020-09-04}}</ref>

===Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund===
The Animal husbandry infrastructure development fund (AHIDF) is a 15,000 crore fund that was set up in 2020 in order to increase private sector investment in developing animal husbandry infrastructure viz dairy plants, meat processing units and animal feed plants. It was set up by [[Government of India]] as a part of [[COVID-19]] stimulus package. The setting up of AHIDF preceded '''Dairy Infrastructure Development Fund''', a 10,000 crore fund set up to enhance investment in dairy sector by [[cooperative]]s. But amidst the government's drive to enhance the participation of private companies and [[Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises|MSMEs]] the setting up of AHIDF was planned. The new fund was aimed to support Farmer producer organizations (FPOs), MSMEs, Section 8 companies, private companies and individual entrepreneurs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/government-approves-rs-15000-crore-animal-husbandry-infra-development-fund/articleshow/76563252.cms|title=Government approves Rs 15,000 crore Animal Husbandry Infra Development Fund|website=[[The Economic Times|Economic Times]]|accessdate=2020-09-04}}</ref>

===E-Pashuhaat portal===
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It is a web portal which was launched to organise the livestock market in India. It provides information to the farmers and dairy entrepreneurs regarding feed and fodder of the livestock. It also eases the sale of bovine germplasm, embryos and [[frozen semen]] by providing first hand information to the stakeholders involved. It provides facilities for multi channel communication between the stakeholders and transportation facilities too, to make a deal successful.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Sale-of-livestock-and-their-frozen-semen-goes-digital-in-India/articleshow/55641463.cms|title=
Sale of livestock and their frozen semen goes digital in India|website=Indian Express|accessdate=2020-09-11}}</ref>

===Ensure portal===
Under National livestock mission, the subsidy is provided to the farmers for activities like poultry, small ruminants and pig rearing. In order to track the payment of subsidy directly into the bank accounts of the farmers, Ministry of Agriculture launched "Ensure portal", which is developed by the [[National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development|NABARD]] and will be managed by DAHD. The portal will also provide information related to beneficiary and processing of applications. The portal has been launched under the component of the mission called Entrepreneurship Development & Employment Generation (EDEG).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://zeenews.india.com/economy/agriculture-ministry-launches-online-portal-ensure-to-connect-with-direct-benefit-transfer-2162722.html|title=Agriculture ministry launches online portal Ensure to connect with direct benefit transfer|website=Zeenews.india.com|accessdate=2020-09-11}}</ref>

==See also==
*[[Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana]]
*[[Dairy in India]]
*[[Article 48 of the Constitution of India]]

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://dof.gov.in/ Department of Fisheries]

[[Category:Animal husbandry in India|Ministry_of_Fisheries,_Animal_Husbandry_and_Dairying]]

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