RGM (Rastriya Gokul Mission)

“Rashtriya Gokul Mission” a Central Sponsored Scheme has been launched for development and conservation of indigenous breeds through selective breeding especially for genetic up-gradation of low milk yield nondescript bovine population. Major components under Rastriya Gokul Mission are as follows.

1	Extension of Field AI Network
	Establishment of Pvt. AI Centers through NGO Refresher Training for Existing Pvt. AI Workers
2	Strengthening Existing AI network
	Conversion of Non AI Center to AI Center Conversion of Static AI Center to Mobile Centers Refresher Training of Existing AI Worker
3	Monitoring of AI Programme
	Identification of Females to be covered under AI Identification of AI Born Calves Recording & Performance Analysis in CB Bovine Stocks Computerization
4	Development & Conservation of Indigenous Breeds of Odisha
5	Managerial Grant to SIA & Grants linked to activities
	Managerial Grant to SIA Concurrent evaluation
6	Manpower Development
	Development of training module & Accreditation of Training Centers Establishment/ Strengthening of Training Center Establishment of Regional Training Center Trainers’ Training Programme Training of Professional(Outside State) Organization of Seminar & Workshops
7	Strengthening of LN Transport & Distribution System
	Bulk LN Transport, Storage & Distribution System upto AI Center i) LN Tanker ii ) Transport Vehicle for Intra-district Transport iii ) Procurement Storage & Transport Cryocontainers Strengthening District Semen Depots
8	Procurement of Bulls for Natural Services & AI
	Procurement of AI Bulls
9	Control of Infertility among Bovines
	Control of Infertility among Bovines
10	Other Breeding Activities
	Strengthening of existing frozen semen station Marketing of A2 Milk

OBJECTIVES

The Mission is being implemented with the following objectives:

To promote indigenous cattle rearing and conservation in a scientific and holistic manner.
To enhance productivity of indigenous breeds and increase economic returns from animal products in a sustainable manner.
To propagate high genetic merit bulls of indigenous breeds.
To enhance breeding coverage through strengthening breeding network.

Extension of Artificial Insemination Network:

Establishment of MAITRIs
Nationwide AI programme
Using sex sorted semen for getting assured pregnancy
Implementation of National Digital Livestock Mission (Livestack)

Establishment of 1500 MAITRIs under RGM

The primary focus of the project is to enhance productivity of existing bovine population by increasing Artificial Insemination coverage through establishment of Multi Purpose Artificial Insemination Technicians in Rural India (MAITRIs) to deliver artificial insemination services at farmer’s doorstep on self sustainable basis through collection of cost of goods and services. Benefits of the project directly accrue to 1500 educated rural youth of our state and farmers engaged in dairying will get indirect benefit in terms of increased productivity and milk production.

The objective of the project is to:

Provide quality training to educated rural youth to deliver artificial insemination services and veterinary first aid at farmers’ doorstep on self sustainable basis.
Enhancing AI coverage from 30% to 70% of the breedable bovine females in a time bound manner;
Establishment of AI technicians through provisions of AI equipment/consumables after training.

Govt. of India approved the proposal of “Establishment of 1500 MAITRIs (Multipurpose AI Technicians in Rural India)” having project cost of Rs. 12.15 crores.

Training (Screening, Selection & Co-ordination) as well as the post- training implementation & monitoring of 1500 MAITRIs was conducted by BAIF.

Target

MAITRI

selected

Maitris Trained

ID creation

Done

(NDLM)

Distribution

Equipment

Functional

Center

No. of AI done

(30^th Oct 2024)

1500

1497

1398

516

573

439

9004

Accelerated Breed Improvement Programme using sexed semen (ABIP-SS )for getting assured pregnancy under RGM

OBJECTIVES

To promote use of sexed semen for production of female calves with 90% accuracy.
To enhance milk production and farmers income through production of female calves.
Increased availability of female calves of high genetic make up for farmers and entrepreneurs interested in taking up dairy farming.
To make sexed semen technology affordable to farmers thereby increasing acceptability of artificial insemination with use of sexed semen.
To create visible demand of sexed semen in the country thereby attracting private entrepreneurs in production of sexed semen.

Under this project 124690 doses of SSS have been procured from BAIF Development Research Foundation, Pune . Out of which 67127 doses have been utilized for AI on 60069 animals and 53049 farmers benefitted under this programme.8213 calves have been born out of which 7409 are female calves which is 90.21% of total calf born.

Name of Scheme

No. of SSS procured

No. of SSS doses supplied to districts

No. of SSS utilized as on 31.03.2024

No. of SSS utilized as on 31.10.2024

No. of farmers benefitted

No. of followed up

No. of Pregnant

Conception rate

Calf born

Total

% of Female

ABIP-SS

124690

31513

67127

53049

39531

18071

30.08

804

7409

8213

90.21

Nationwide Artificial Insemination Programme

For enhancing the AI coverage, Nationwide Artificial Insemination Programme (NAIP)Phase I, II , III & IV have been implemented in a campaign mode from 2019-20 to 2023-24 in all the 30 districts of Odisha. Under this programme, a total of 41.61 lakh bovines were covered with semen of high genetic merit bulls.
NAIP-IV is in operation since 1.8.2022 and it is continuing till today. The target for breedable animal coverage is 900000. Till 31^st March 2024 10.47 lakh cows were inseminated and 93317 calves were born.
The AI services under the programme is provided free of cost to the dairy farmers.
Regular Monitoring of Progress made under NAIP is being taken up by Director, AH& VS and Principal Secretary to Govt., Dept. of F&ARD, Odisha
3,48,736 doses of High Genetic Merit (HGM) semen was procured having lactational milk yield ranging from 3,000 lit. to 10,000 lit in addition to production of 804405 doses of semen straws at FSB, Cuttack during 2023-24.
10,75,012 numbers of semen doses have been distributed to field AI institutions by FSB, Cuttack during 2023-24.
A total of 27 bulls belonging to different breeds have been procured during the year 2023-24.
User ID and Password for all AI technicians (AIT)were created & communicated to all for uploading of AI related data in National level data platform i.e. Information Network for Animal Productivity & Health (INAPH) and Bharat Padudhan Application under NDLM.
Internet Connectivity was provided to all AITs for uploading of AI & calf born
Wide publicity through Awareness meetings, leaflet & Pamphlet distribution, wall writing, Hoardings and Catchy Radio Jingles & TV advertisement was made.
To make the AI service delivery system more farmer’s centric action has been taken for digitization of all breeding records using INAPH/Bharat Pasudhan app (NDLM) application for which internet connectivity is a mandatory requirement. To support the AI technicians an amount of Rs. 200/- per month per AI technician towards internet connectivity was released to different districts.

Implementation of National Digital Livestock Mission

The National Digital Livestock Mission (NDLM) is a digital platform that aims to create a farmer-centric ecosystem for the livestock sector in India. The NDLM is being developed by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) and the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB).

Bharat Pashudhan Application

Bharat Pashudhan is a web and Android-based application developed under the National Digital Livestock Mission initiative. It enables users, including State Admin, Additional District Admin, Veterinarian, AI Technician, Vaccinator, MAITRI, OMFED AIT, and GOMITRA, to manage and access various aspects of livestock information efficiently.

Key Features:

Owner Management: Facilitates seamless recording and management of animal owners’ details.
Animal Management: Tracks individual animal records, including identification and general data.
Flock Management: Organizes and monitors group-based livestock data.
Animal Health: Enables monitoring of animal health, disease reporting, and treatment schedules.
Animal Breeding: Records and manages breeding-related activities and outcomes.
MIS & Reports: Generates Management Information System (MIS) reports to support informed decision-making.
Knowledge Center: Provides educational resources and information for stakeholders.

This comprehensive platform promotes better livestock management, enhances productivity, and contributes to the overall welfare of animals in the agricultural ecosystem.