Appendix 3, Annexure I

Annual Plan (2010-2011)

Proposals

Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries Ministry of Agriculture Govt of India. Annual Plan (2010-2011) Proposals

CONTENTS

Page Sl.No. Subject No.

1 Introduction 1-3

2 Appendix 1 – Summary of Schemes 4-37

Appendix 3, Annexure I 3 38-46 Particulars for Programmes / Projects to be financed wholly by Domestic Resources

4 Appendix 3, Annexure II 47 Externally Aided Schemes / Programmes / Projects.

Appendix 3, Annexure III 5 48 (Not Applicable to this Department)

Appendix 3, Annexure IV 6 49 List of Schemes / Programmes to be weeded out / merged / transferred

Appendix 3, Annexure V 7 50 Head of Development-wise Plan outlay.

Appendix 3, Annexure VI 8 51 Summary Statement.

Appendix 4, Annexure I 9 52-59 Targets (2007-08) & Actual Achievements. Appendix 4, Annexure II 10 60-66 Targets (2008-09) & Actual Achievements up to 30.11.08.

Appendix 5 11 67-75 Targets (2009-10)

Appendix 5, Annexure I to IV 12 76-79 Cumulative progress of Special Package

Appendix 6 13 80 (Not Applicable)

14 Appendix 9, Annexure I &II 81-82 (Not Applicable) Government of India Ministry of Agriculture Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries

Proposals for Annual Plan 2010-11

Introduction

Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries activities, along with agriculture, continue to be an integral part of human life since the process of civilization started. These activities have contributed not only to the food basket and draught animal power but also by maintaining ecological balance. Owing to conducive climate and topography, Animal husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries have played prominent socio-economic role in India. Traditional, cultural and religious beliefs have also contributed in the continuance of these activities. They further also play a significant role in generating gainful employment in the rural sector, particularly among the landless, small and marginal farmers and women, besides providing cheap and nutritious food to millions of people.

As a sequel to the age-old practices and dependence of population on livestock, India is endowed with the largest livestock population in the world. It accounts for 57 per cent of the world’s buffalo population and 15 per cent of the cattle population. There are about 61 million sheep, 124 million goats and over 13 million pigs in the country. The population of livestock is still increasing rapidly in India. The fisheries potential is also vast owing to country’s coastline of over 8000 km. and immense inland water resources.

According to the estimates of the Central Statistical Organization (CSO), the value of output from livestock and fisheries sectors together, was about Rs. 2,82,779 crore at current prices during 2007-08 (Rs.2,40,601 crore for livestock sector and Rs.42,178 crore for fisheries). It is about 31.6 per cent of the value of output of Rs.8,94,420 crore from Agriculture & allied Sectors, in toto. The contribution of these sectors to the total GDP during 2007-08 was 5.21 %. Livestock Sector not only provides essential proteins and nutritious human diet through milk, eggs, meat etc., but also plays an important role in utilization of non-edible agricultural by-products. Livestock also provides raw material/byproducts such as hides and skins, blood, bone, fat etc. Allocation for the 10th Plan

The Department implemented 22 Plan schemes during the Tenth Plan, including the new schemes of Livestock Insurance, Dairy/Poultry Venture Capital Fund, Strengthening Infrastructure for Quality & Clean Milk Production, National Fisheries Development Board etc. Out of these 22 schemes, 11 related to animal husbandry sector, 4 to dairy development, 6 to fisheries sector and one to the Secretariat & Economic Services.

The Department was initially provided an outlay of Rs.2500 crore for the Tenth Plan. The actual outlay, adding up the year-wise RE, was Rs.2439 crore. Out of this, the Department was able to utilize about Rs.2344 crore, which is 94% of the BE allocation and 96% of the actual outlay provided during the Tenth Plan. This indicates a marked improvement in the utilization during the Tenth Plan in comparison to the Ninth Plan utilization, which was only 62% of the BE allocation and 44 % of total 9th Plan outlay.

Approach for 11th Plan The approach for the 11th Plan for the livestock sector aims at achieving an overall growth between 6 to 7 percent per annum for the sector as a whole, with milk group achieving a growth of 5% per annum and meat and poultry achieving a growth of 10% per annum. The objective is that the benefit of higher growth should be equitable, benefiting mainly the small and marginal farmers and landless labourers who maintain bulk of the livestock in the country. It should also benefit poorly endowed areas like drought-prone, arid and semi-arid areas. The sector should also be able to provide additional employment opportunities to people in the rural areas especially to the female population who manage the livestock in the household, thereby empowering rural women.

Annual Plan 2007-08

The Department was provided an outlay of Rs.910 crore. Out of this, the Department could utilize Rs. 784.08 crore, which is 86% of the BE. An amount of Rs.170 crore, out of the total BE, was allocated for the Special Package for the suicide prone districts. An amount of only Rs. 131.62 crore was actually drawn by the beneficiary States.

Annual Plan 2008-09 During the year 2008-09, the Department got budget allocation of Rs. 1000 crore, which was reduced to Rs. 940.00 crore at RE stage, out of which an amount of Rs. 865.27 crore has been spent by the Department, including Rs. 132.91 crore under the Special Package for the suicide prone districts.

Annual Plan 2009-10

During the year 2009-10, the Department has received budget allocation of Rs. 1,100 crore, out of which an amount of Rs. 402.90 crore has been spent by the Department till October 2009.

Annual Plan 2010-11

An amount of Rs. 1811.16 crore has been proposed for allocation of the year 2010-11. The projections for the Centrally Sponsored and Central Sector schemes under different activities are as under:

(Rs. in crore) Sector Central Sector Centrally Sponsored Total

Animal Husbandry 315.10 854.73 1,169.83 Dairy Development 80.00 65.01 145.01

Fisheries 206.54 165.00 371.54 Secretariat & 8.00 - 8.00 Economic Services Special Package for - 135.00 135.00 31 suicide prone districts Total 609.64 1,219.74 1,829.38

Schemes/Programmes

It is proposed to implement 33 schemes during 2010-11. A brief summary of the schemes proposed to be implemented is indicated in Appendix-I.

Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) and Special Component Plan (SCP) The Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries is implementing various Central Sector and Centrally Sponsored Schemes, mainly aimed at strengthening the infrastructure of the State Governments for the development of livestock, dairy and fisheries sectors. None of the schemes, except Welfare Programme for Fishermen, is directly beneficiary-oriented. Therefore, it is not feasible to make any separate allocation of funds for SCP and TSP for the welfare of scheduled castes and scheduled tribes. However, many of the schemes are primarily oriented towards weaker sections of the society, including scheduled castes and scheduled tribes and, wherever possible, efforts are made to provide maximum coverage to this population. For example, Intensive Dairy Development Programme, the major scheme of the Department on dairying is mainly being implemented in hilly and backward areas. Also, the Centrally Sponsored Scheme, viz. Assistance to States for Poultry/Duck Farms is being largely implemented in the States with predominantly tribal population. Further, 10% of the Plan Outlay is earmarked for the north-east region, which substantially benefits these categories of population. Appendix I

Brief summary of the schemes proposed to be implemented during 2010-11

I. ANIMAL HUSBANDRY

A. Centrally Sponsored Schemes

1. National Project for Livestock Development

1.1 Project for Cattle & Buffalo Breeding

Genetic improvement in bovines is a long-term activity and Government of India initiated a major programme ‘National Project for Cattle and Buffalo Breeding’ (NPCBB) in October, 2000 for implementation over a period of 10 years, in two phases of five years each, with an allocation of Rs 402 crore for Phase-I and Rs. 775.87 crores for Phase-II. The NPCBB envisages genetic upgradation on priority basis with a focus on development and conservation of important indigenous breeds. The project envisages 100% grant-in-aid to implementing agencies. The mandate of the scheme is to:

 arrange delivery of vastly improved artificial insemination service at the farmers doorstep;  bring all breedable females among cattle and buffalo under organized breeding through artificial insemination or natural service by high quality bulls within a period of 10 years; and  undertake breed improvement programme for indigenous cattle and buffaloes so as to improve the genetic makeup as well as their availability.

Phase-II of the Project:

Phase-II of NPCBB has been formulated taking into account recommendations of the evaluating agency (NABARD) and initiated in December 2006 with an allocation of Rs 775.87 crore for a duration of five years from 2006-07 to 2010-11. The project envisages 100% grant-in–aid to implementing agencies. A major new component of Phase-II is bull production programme. India is well known for world famous Murrah buffaloes. Murrah buffaloes are heavy milk producers with high fat content in addition to being efficient feed converters even when fed poor quality roughages. Murrah is the breed of choice in various parts of the country as well as abroad in order to upgrade non- descript population in different states of India and also to upgrade the locally available low producing buffaloes in various countries e.g. Brazil, Italy, Philippines and Bulgaria. Inspite of having best genetic resources, the productivity of Murrah buffaloes has not increased, as expected, mainly because of negative selection pressure due to poor acceptability of AI among buffalo population, availability of poor quality of sires at semen stations and use of bulls with unknown genetic potential under natural service. This situation has left the Murrah population in a state of genetic stagnation. In order to develop buffalo population, Murrah bull production programme with an allocation of Rs 128.28 crore is being taken up in Phase-II.

The budget outlay for 2010-2011 has been proposed at Rs. 150.00 crore.

2. Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme

This scheme has four on-going components viz.: a) Assistance to States for Control of Animal Diseases (75:25), b) National Project on Rinderpest Eradication (100%), c) Professional Efficiency Development (50:50 to States and 100% to VCI) and d) Foot and Mouth Disease Control Programme (100%).

Of these, the three components at (a), (b) and (d) are related to prevention and control of animal disease.

During the 11th Plan, following three new components were proposed for implementation under the Scheme; e) National Animal Disease Reporting System (NADRS) -100% central assistance f) National Control Programme of Pestis des Petits Ruminants (PPR) -100% central assistance, and g) Strengthening of existing hospitals/dispensaries (on 75:25 Central and State share)

Due to funds constraint, the Planning Commission provided lower allocation for the Department, therefore Strengthening of existing hospitals/dispensaries component could not be taken up and the other two components mentioned at (e) & (f) has been proposed for implementation during the year 2009-10. a) Assistance to States for Control of Animal Diseases (ASCAD)

Under this component, assistance is provided to State/Union Territory Governments for control of economically important diseases of livestock and poultry by way of immunization, strengthening of existing State Veterinary Biological Production Units & State Disease Diagnostic Laboratories, holding workshops/seminars and in-service training to Veterinarians and Para- veterinarians. The programme is being implemented on 75:25 sharing basis between the centre and the states; however, 100% assistance is provided for training and seminar/workshops. The states are at liberty to choose the diseases for immunization as per prevalence and importance of the disease in their state/region. Besides this, the programme on collection of information on the incidence of various livestock and poultry diseases from States and Union Territories will be taken up under the new component of NADRS. It is proposed to continue this component during 2010-11 of the 11th Plan.

The budget outlay for 2010-2011 has been proposed at Rs. 95.00 crore. b) National Project on Rinderpest Eradication (NPRE)

The objective of the scheme is to strengthen the veterinary services and to eradicate Rinderpest and Contagious Bovine Pleuro–Pneumonia (CBPP). India has been declared free from Rinderpest and CBPP by the OIE on 26th May 2006 and 26th May 2007 respectively. However, it is very important to maintain country’s freedom status for which continuous surveillance against the diseases have to be maintained and annual report submitted to OIE. The physical surveillance through village, stock route and institutional searches is being undertaken throughout the country. It is proposed to continue this component during 2010-11 of the 11th Plan. The budget outlay for 2010-2011 has been proposed at Rs. 4.50 crore. c) Professional Efficiency Development (PED)

The objective of this scheme is to regulate veterinary practice and to maintain register of veterinary practitioners as per the provisions of Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984 (IVC Act). The scheme envisages establishing Veterinary Council of India at the Centre and the State Veterinary Councils in those states, which have adopted the Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984. At present, it is implemented in all the States and Union Territories except Jammu and Kashmir. 100% Central Assistance is provided to the VCI and the Union Territories and 50% to the States. Under the scheme, there is a provision for skill upgradation through Continuing Veterinary Education (CVE) and funds are provided to Veterinary Council of India for imparting training on latest technical knowledge to veterinary professionals. It is proposed to continue this component during 2010-11 of the Eleventh Plan.

The budget outlay for 2010-2011 has been proposed at Rs. 4.25 crore. d) Foot and Mouth Disease Control Programme (FMD-CP)

Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is the most important livestock disease in terms of economic impact. Though the morbidity rate is high, the mortality rate due to FMD is low. The economic losses caused by the disease are mainly due to loss in milk production, reduction in the working ability of work animals, reduction in the body weight leading to reduced yields of meat. In addition to this the milk and milk products, meat and hide are not accepted by countries free from the disease causing reduction in the export potential of livestock industry in our country. As per the estimate given by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research Council (ICAR), the country suffers economic losses of Rs.20,000 crore per annum on account of the FMD.

To prevent economic losses due to Foot and Mouth Disease and to develop herd immunity in cloven-footed animals, a location specific programme called Foot and Mouth Disease Control Programme (FMD-CP) is being implemented in 54 specified districts of the country with 100% central funding as cost of vaccine, maintenance of cold chain and other logistic support to undertake vaccination. The State Governments are providing other infrastructure and manpower. It is proposed to continue this component with its expansion in larger areas in 163 additional districts covering whole of southern peninsula, Maharashtra and Goa. In addition all the remaining districts of Gujarat, Haryana and Punjab are also proposed to be brought under the control programme during 2010-11 of the 11th Plan.

The budget outlay for 2010-2011 has been proposed at Rs.202.94 crore. e) National Animal Disease Reporting System (NADRS)

Disease Reporting has enormous importance. Prompt reporting of any epidemic is essential not only for undertaking immediate control measures to prevent the further spread of the disease, but also for formulating long term disease control strategy in the country or region. Recording the incidence of diseases is essential for estimating the economic loss, conducting risk analysis and also for obtaining disease free status of the country.

At present, animal diseases are primarily recorded by the veterinary officers working in government veterinary dispensaries / hospitals on the basis of clinical diagnosis. This information is passed to the district and state veterinary authorities of the state. Disease information is also generated from the disease diagnostic laboratories at district, state or regional levels on the basis of laboratory diagnosis. Finally, from the state governments the information on diseases is sent to the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAH&D) at the centre. It is seen from a perusal of reports received that instances of many diseases remain either unreported or under reported. There is

Existing Animal Disease Reporting System

Dept. Animal Husbandry & Dairying, New Delhi

State Vet. Services

District Vet. Officer

Vet. Hospital

Farmer with sick animal also considerable delay in processing data at various levels. Besides the state and central government institutions, many other non- government and semi government institutes viz. State Agricultural Universities, Veterinary Colleges, Dairy Cooperatives, ICAR institutes, NDDB laboratories, NGOs, etc. are also engaged in disease diagnosis and control. However, these organizations do not regularly submit the disease incidence report to the state / central government, largely on account of an ineffective interface between the government and non-government institutes. This may be one of the reasons for under reporting.

To overcome the present situation, it is proposed to introduce an online disease reporting system in the country in the form of National Animal Disease Reporting System (NADRS). In the proposed system a dedicated computer network will be established linking each Taluka of the district to the district head quarter, each district of the state to the state headquarter, and each state to the country’s Central Unit. The information available at the Taluka would be electronically transmitted to the district veterinary office as well as the state office. Finally from all the states the information would be compiled and transmitted to the centre at DAH&D. The computer linkages would reduce data transmission time as well as data compilation and report generation. Proposed involvement of various agencies in NADRS Central Unit

Regional / National Lab. State Unit

State Lab. / Vet. College State level NGO

District Unit

District Lab. District level NGO Taluka Unit

Vet. Dispensary Farmer Taluka level NGO

The disease reports on the basis of clinically diagnosed cases could be informed by the officers in the rural veterinary dispensary to the respective Taluka veterinary officer through the computer system. However, the NADRS would also have an effective interface with disease diagnosis laboratories so that information on confirmed laboratory diagnosis is also available. In each state there could be an office of the epidemiologist who could be the overall in-charge for data management and communication. There could be one Central Unit at DAH&D, which would be responsible for analysis and maintenance of data. All the disease related information would be available online for ensuring transparency and for the benefit of all concerned.

The reporting system envisaged will enable the Block, District and State animal health officials to report the disease information and render reports and returns prescribed in this regard via internet. The system will be so designed as to assure secure data transfer and confidentiality of information. At the apex level, NADRS will compile and generate animal disease information for the country as a whole. The users will have access to the information as per permissions in consonance with their role and responsibilities envisaged under the system. This computerized system, proposed to be called ‘National Animal Disease Reporting System’ (in short NADRS), will enable fuller and timely reporting of the animal disease situation in the country, enabling its effective management. Accordingly, this programme has been initiated during the year 2009-10. It is proposed to continue this component in 2010-11 of the 11th Plan.

The budget outlay for 2010-2011 has been proposed at Rs. 94.72 crore. f) National Control Programme of Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR)

Peste des Petits Ruminant (PPR) is an important viral disease, primarily of sheep and goats showing the same symptoms as that of Rinderpest. The presence of PPR was reported for the first time in India in 1989 and it was thought to be restricted in Southern India till severe epidemics swept through the rest of India in 1994. Some isolates of the virus are reported to cause as high as 100% mortality in affected animals. PPR infection is a major constraint in animal health management in sheep and goats in India and South Asia over the last one- decade. For large number of small and marginal farmers, goat and sheep rearing is the only source of income. These animals face a serious threat from PPR every year. Though PPR virus infects both sheep and goats, severity of the clinical symptoms are more predominant in goats. Bovine are sub-clinically infected without showing any symptoms of illness.

PPR infection is one of the causes for heavy losses in the rural economy due to high morbidity and mortality in sheep and goats. Epidemics of PPR may have enormous consequences in terms of the drastic effects on livestock productivity and the high costs of control or eradication. Epidemics of PPR affect not only individual farmers but also the agricultural industry. As per an estimate, the country suffers an annual loss of Rs. 400 crore due to PPR.

Control strategies may vary from country to country as per the prevalence of disease but in developing or under-developed countries the choices are limited. In India too, stamping out by slaughter is not feasible, both for economic and sentimental reasons. The only option left is to control the disease by vaccination. This way, at least the immediate loss could be prevented and the small and marginal farmers, rearing sheep and goats, will be benefited.

Recent success with the Rinderpest eradication programme in the country has provided the confidence that is required to launch a similar programme with PPR too. All the arms of a control programme, e.g. a potent vaccine, kits for disease diagnosis & sero-surveillance and the tested infrastructure are available. What is required is economic input and a strong will to be successful. A concerted effort needs to be made for the control and eradication of PPR. Accordingly, this programme has been proposed to be initiated during the year 2009-10 and will continue in 2010-11.

A sum of Rs. 43.25 crore has been proposed for the year 2010-11. g) Strengthening of existing hospitals/dispensaries

In India, Veterinary services are primarily in the public Sector and are state funded. There are 8,720 veterinary Hospitals/Polyclinics and 17,820 Veterinary Dispensaries which provide the Veterinary Services to an animal population, which comprises of 485 million of livestock & 489 millions of poultry. These veterinary hospital/dispensaries are grossly inadequate as compared to the total livestock population and their economic contribution to the country’s economy. These institutions have very poor infrastructure in terms of buildings, equipment and medicines etc. These have failed to receive due attention from the respective State Governments due to the paucity of funds and lower priority given to the sector.

The National Commission on Agriculture in 1976 made recommendation for improvement of infrastructure of these hospitals and dispensaries and establishment of polyclinics at district and state level in order to introduce multidisciplinary approach in combating animal diseases, reproductive disorders and nutritional imbalances. The Standing Committee on Agriculture during the discussion on the Demands for grants (2009-10) for the department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries felt that the existing infrastructure of veterinary hospitals and dispensaries are grossly inadequate and need immediate strengthening.

The requirement of financial resources for improving the infrastructure of the existing veterinary hospitals and dispensaries is huge. A beginning in this regard has been done by taking up this component in the existing scheme during the 11th plan. For the purpose, an allocation of Rs.86.57 crore is proposed for 2010-11.

3. Poultry Development

During the 10th Plan, the Department implemented a Centrally Sponsored Scheme ‘Assistance to State Poultry/Duck Farms’ and a Central Sector Scheme ‘Central Poultry Development Organization’. In the ZBB meeting, the Planning Commission recommended that following poultry schemes, both on-going & the newly proposed, viz., i) Assistance to State Poultry/Duck Farms, ii) Rural Backyard Poultry Development, iii) Establishment of Poultry Estates should be combined to form one Poultry Development Scheme. The Department, accordingly, formulated a new ‘Poultry Development Scheme’ during the Eleventh Plan with the above component schemes. The scheme has been launched with the approval of the competent authority in 2009-10. The budget outlay for 2010-2011 has been proposed at Rs.63.5 crore.

4. Livestock Insurance

The Livestock Insurance Scheme being implemented in all the States except Goa, has twin objectives of providing protection mechanism to the farmers & cattle rearers against any eventual loss of their animals due to death and to demonstrate the benefit of the insurance of livestock to the people & popularize it with the ultimate goal of attaining qualitative improvement in livestock and their products.

The Scheme was implemented on a pilot basis during the year 2005-06 and 2006-07 in 100 selected districts across the country. For the year 2007-08, the scheme continued in the same format in the same 100 districts. A full fledged scheme on Livestock Insurance, which was approved on 20.11.2008, is being implemented in 100 newly selected districts on regular basis.

Under the scheme, crossbred and high yielding cattle and buffaloes are insured at a maximum of their current value. Only 50% of the premium of the insurance is paid by the beneficiary and the rest is provided by the Central Government. The scheme is being implemented through State Implementing Agencies (SIA) like State Livestock Development Board. In the States, where there are no SIAS, the Livestock Insurance Scheme is being implemented through the State Animal Husbandry Departments.

In order to assess the impact of implementation of scheme during the years 2005-06 to 2007-08 in terms of achieving the objective of the scheme and to identify the weaknesses affecting it, an Evaluation Study was given to Institute of Rural Management, Anand (IRMA). Based on findings and suggestions of the study and past experience, it has been decided to extend the scheme in 300 districts including the 100 districts in which the scheme is being implemented from 2008-09 onwards and the 100 districts in which the scheme was implemented during the pilot run during 2005-06 to 2007-08. Besides, the indigenous cattle will also be under the purview of the scheme.

Under the scheme, 12.83 lakh animals were insured upto 2008-09. The anticipated expenditure during the current year is Rs.30.00 crore. The budget outlay for 2010-2011 has been proposed at Rs.40.00 crore.

5. Centrally Sponsored Fodder Development Scheme

The Centrally Sponsored Scheme, ‘Assistance to States for Feed and Fodder Development’ was continued with two components viz., Enrichment of Straws/Cellulosic Waste and Establishment of Fodder Bank till third year (2004- 05) of the Tenth Plan as a special dispensation in view of drought situation. A new scheme called ‘Centrally Sponsored Fodder Development Scheme’ was initiated during 2005-06. This scheme was one of the components of the macro scheme National Project for improvement of Poultry and Small Animals.

In the ZBB meeting, Planning Commission has suggested that a single scheme for feed and fodder should be taken up by the Department. An Approach paper for formulating a comprehensive scheme on the subject area has been prepared by NABCONS. Planning Commission has requested to put it on hold till the report of a sub-group set up by the Planning Commission is submitted.

The existing scheme has following components:

a) Assistance to Fodder Block making Units. b) Grassland Development including grass reserves. c) Fodder seed distribution. d) Biotechnology research projects for feed and fodder improvement.

(i) Establishment of Fodder Block Making Units encourages retrieval/collection of the leftover crop residues and their conversion to fodder blocks, which are easy for transportation, storage, and enabling better feed management.

(ii) Creation of grassland and grass reserves facilitates use of wasteland for perennial grass production and its availability to farmers.

(iii) The buy-back assurance given under the fodder seed production/distribution programme encourages adoption of fodder seed production of improved fodder variety by the farmers leading to increase in production of fodder seed and its easy availability in rural areas. (iv) The biotechnology research facilitates production of varieties of fodder/grasses suitable to specific agro-climatic and land management system, enrichment of crop residues and efficient utilization in animal system.

The budget outlay for 2010-2011 has been proposed at Rs.24.00 crore.

6. Establishment/modernization of rural slaughter houses, including mobile slaughter plants (New Scheme)

The target of 10% increase in meat availability during the 11th Plan requires that slaughter houses are established in rural areas and those already existing are suitably modernized by provision of effluent treatment facilities and rendering plant. It is proposed that these slaughter houses will be established in public-private partnership. Their day to day operations will be in private hands. In order to ensure safe delivery of dressed carcasses to the meat shops in cities, the slaughter houses will have refrigerated trucks to link them to meat shops.

The slaughter houses currently operating in the country face a number of constraints. These include problems in the transportation of animals. Experience shows that instead of transporting animals from rural areas where these are reared to locations of the slaughter houses, it would be much better to slaughter animals in rural areas itself and transport carcasses instead to the consumption centers. It is further noted that at present only large slaughter houses are functioning in the country. These large slaughter houses have huge overheads as a result of which their viability suffers on account of wide-spread illegal slaughter taking place in the country.

In view of the above, a need was felt to set up small scale slaughter house having unit size of 25 large animals or 100 small animals. Further, these slaughter houses should have the required basic facilities and not necessarily those which are found in a modern fully automated slaughter plants. The objective is to have energy efficient small-scale slaughter houses with requisite infrastructure to ensure hygiene and waste disposal. The Department had commissioned NABARD Consultancy Services to formulate an approach paper, which was prepared after an extensive field survey and interaction with various stakeholders. SFC meeting was held on 16.02.2009 and the scheme was approved for implementation in three States namely, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Meghalaya initially on pilot basis for three years of the 11 th Plan from 2009-10 to 2011-12 with an outlay of Rs.48.50 crore. Accordingly, the scheme is being implemented during the current year.

The budget outlay for 2010-2011 has been proposed at Rs.15 crore. 7. Conservation of Threatened Livestock Breeds

This Centrally Sponsored Scheme, initiated during the Tenth Plan, aims at conserving and protecting threatened breeds of livestock, whose population is in the nearhood of 10,000 and show a declining trend. The proposals are invited through the State Governments, which also provide opportunities for participation of semi-government organizations, universities, NGOs, breeders/farmers organizations etc.

8. Utilization of Fallen Animals

An estimated 40 million animals die every year in the country due to natural causes, disease and other adversities. The average rate of mortality in cattle and buffaloes is 7.5% and 9.6 % respectively. The recovery of hides, skins and other byproducts from fallen animals is very low due to non-availability of necessary infrastructure. As per a study carried out by the CLRI, the estimated loss suffered by the country due to non-recovery of hides and skins is to the tune of Rs.990 crores per annum. These fallen animals are also a cause of serious environmental pollution. Accordingly, it is proposed to implement a scheme for utilization of fallen carcasses. The Department engaged NABCONS for preparing an approach paper, which has been done. Based on the said approach paper and an extensive interaction with the stakeholders, a scheme for utilization of fallen carcasses has been prepared. The draft EFC memo has been circulated to appraisal agencies.

B. Central Sector Schemes

9. Directorate of Animal Health

The scheme has three on-going components namely: i. Animal Quarantine & Certification Services ii. Central / Regional Disease Diagnostic Laboratory iii. National Veterinary Biological Products Quality Control Centre

During the 11th Plan, one new component called ‘Preparedness, Control and Containment of Avian Influenza’ has been added: iv. Preparedness, Control and Containment of Avian Influenza i. Animal Quarantine & Certification Services

The main objective of this scheme is to prevent ingress of livestock diseases into the country by regulating the import of livestock and livestock products and to issue export health certificate as per international norms for livestock and livestock products, which are exported from India.

This is a centrally administered scheme and is responsible for implementing Livestock Importation Act in the country. At present there are four Animal Quarantine Stations functioning one each at Mumbai, Delhi, Calcutta, and Chennai. It has been decided to strengthen bio-security in the livestock sector through setting up of two additional animal quarantine stations at Hyderabad and Bangalore and also strengthening of core existing quarantine stations through setting up of additional quarantine units at operational areas of airports, seaport and International Container Depots (ICDs) at Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai. The quarantining activities for regulating trade of livestock products at Hyderabad have started functioning from the airport premises with effect from 20.4.2009 and Bangalore from 20.8.2009.

The budget outlay for 2010-2011 has been proposed at Rs.6.20 crore. ii. Central/Regional Disease Diagnostic Laboratories

This is a Central Sector Scheme with 100% central funding. At present one Central and five Regional Diseases Diagnostic Laboratories located at Izatnagar, Bangalore, Pune, Kolkata, Jalandhar and Guwahati are fully operational. The Regional Disease Diagnostic Laboratories provides expert disease investigation to States and UTs on regional basis. The Central Laboratory coordinates the technical execution of the Regional Laboratories. The main objectives of CDDL/RDDL are:  To work as a centre par excellence and provide referral diagnostic services to States / Union Territories and later on to the neighbouring countries.  To study the problems of emerging diseases of livestock mainly the infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis in cattle, Blue Tongue, Peste Des Petits Ruminants (PPR), Sheep Pox etc. in sheep and goat, Swine fever in pigs, Glanders, Equine rhinopneumonitis in horse, Canine parvovirus in dog, Avian Encephalities, Avian infectious laryngotracheitis, etc. in poultry.  To demonstrate modern diagnostic techniques both in the laboratory and in the field to the disease investigation officers and field veterinarians in the country and  To study the problems associated inter State transmission of infectious livestock diseases and suggest remedial measure.

The budget outlay for 2010-2011 has been proposed at Rs.5.00crore. iii. National Veterinary Biological Products Quality Control Centre

In order to assess the quality of vaccines and biologicals, a National Veterinary Biological Products Quality Control Centre is being set up at Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh.

The Institute has the following objectives:

 To recommend licensing of manufacturers of veterinary vaccines, biologicals, drugs, diagnosis and other animal health preparations in the country.  To establish standard preparations to be used as reference materials in biological assays.  To ensure quality assurance of the veterinary biologicals both produced indigenously and imported.

The construction works of the Office, Laboratory and animal houses with containment facilities have been completed. The buildings have been taken over and the institute will be functional very soon.

The budget outlay for 2010-2011 has been proposed at Rs.5.00crore. iv. Preparedness, Control and Containment of Avian Influenza

This is a World Bank assisted project for the control of Avian Influenza. The budgetary outlay of the project is Rs.134.78 crore, of which the shares from the World Bank and Govt. of India are Rs.126.00 crore and Rs.8.78 crore respectively. The duration of the project is three years and is being implemented since the first year of the 11th Plan i.e. 2007-2008. The components of the project are classified into following three major groups; (i) Pre-outbreak preparedness, planning and co-ordination (ii) Supporting an outbreak containment plan (iii) Setting up of Bird flu cell in Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries The duration of the implementation is proposed to be extended for two more years i.e. up to 2011-12 as the project could not make much headway due to the time taken in the setting up of Bio-safety Level III (4 pre fabricated and 2 constructed laboratories) and Bio-safety Level IV laboratory.

The main objectives of the project are:  Minimize the threat posed by Avian Influenza (AI) to animals and humans.  Facilitate control and containment of the disease at source i.e. the animal.  Increase outbreak investigation capacity.  Improve facilities for sample collection, transportation and maintenance of cold-chain.  Develop efficient disease surveillance and diagnostic systems.  Improve and enhance diagnostic capacity; reduce lead time for availability of diagnostic results.  Strengthen disease surveillance by achieving sustained national coverage.  Involvement of community in surveillance.  Achieve better networking.  Generate public awareness.  Establish a dedicated disease surveillance cell at the level of Government of India.  Training of human resource for surveillance and to control and contain an AI outbreak.  Develop and procure emergency supplies of equipment, vaccines etc.  Preparedness for control and response to an AI pandemic.  Reduce morbidity, mortality and social disruption.

10. Integrated Development of Small Ruminants and Rabbits

The Planning Commission had advised taking up a single scheme for development of small ruminants by combining this component with another scheme planned by the Department. The small ruminants hold great potential for commercial production in the country. However, these species have not received due attention either for promotion of their rearing by farmers or their commercial exploitation through entrepreneurial programmes. Instead of instituting a scheme for the country as a whole, it was proposed to first take up resource mapping of 100 potential districts in the country to identify opportunities for rearing of small ruminants & rabbits and their commercial production through entrepreneurship. The scheme has been approved with an outlay of Rs.134.83 for three years of 11th Five Year Plan, starting from 2009-10. The scheme envisages setting up of 54 intensive small ruminants development clusters with venture capital through NABARD as well as infrastructure development & institutional restructuring.

11. Poultry Venture Capital Fund

The Department had commissioned NABARD Consultancy Services to formulate an approach paper, which has been done after an extensive field survey and interaction with various stakeholders. Further necessary action has also been taken by the Department to draw up a scheme in this regard. The EFC meeting of the scheme ‘Poultry Venture Capital Fund’ was held on 12.01.2009. The committee supported to wait till the outcome of the evaluation of ‘Dairy / Poultry Venture Capital Fund’ is complete. The evaluation has been carried out by the Centre for Management Development, Thiruvanathapuram. The report has been received by the Department and is being examined.

As suggested by the Planning Commission, ‘Setting up Retail Poultry Dressing Units’ will be merged with ‘Poultry Venture Capital Fund’.

The budget outlay for 2010-2011 has been proposed at Rs.10.00 crore. 12. Central Cattle Development Organisation a) Central Cattle Breeding Farms have been set up and continued to meet the shortage of breeding bulls of the cattle/buffalo development projects.

Main objectives of the farms:  Progressive genetic improvement for milk production in important breed/type of cows and buffaloes by adopting the latest scientific methods.  Production and distribution of superior/high pedigreed bulls for use in Cattle and Buffalo Breeding Programmes.  Preservation of indigenous germ plasm.  Production of upgraded germ plasm suitable for specific breeding tracts.

(b) Central Frozen Semen Production and Training Institute (CFSP&TI), Hessarghata, Bangalore

Objectives for the 11th plan:

i) Production of quality semen from superior exotic, crossbred and indigenous breeds of cattle and some important breeds of buffalo.

ii) To serve as a central depot of frozen semen from outstanding imported bulls for the distribution within the country for breeding the nucleus exotic herds.

iii) To organize training, workshops, seminars in the field of frozen semen technology and allied subjects

(c) Central Herd Registration Scheme (CHRS) – The Department shall continue with four units located at Rohtak (Haryana), Ajmer (Rajasthan), Ahmedabad (Gujarat) and Ongole (Andhra Pradesh). These four units together cover the States of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. The cattle breeds of Hariana, Gir, Kankrej and Ongole; and buffalo breeds of Murrah, Surti, Mehsana and Jaffrabadi are registered under the Scheme depending on the confirmation to breed characteristics and prescribed milk production norm. Owners of registered animals are provided certificate and prizes/incentives to encourage conservation of indigenous breeds and production of high quality cows and buffaloes.

The scheme has the following major objectives: - i. To locate superior germplasm of indigenous breeds. ii. Cataloguing of superior germplasm of the selected breeds in their breeding tracts as well as breeding farms through milk recording and registration. iii. To disseminate information on registered animals for sourcing of breeding material and inter-farm and inter-breeder exchange of animals. iv. To promote conservation of selected indigenous breeds by providing incentives to breeders. v. To regulate sale/purchase of elite animals to ensure and enforce quality control for further propagation of breeding. vi. To propagate and awaken consciousness amongst the breeders to improve their socio-economic conditions through livestock improvement by constant publicity, incentive and formation of breeder associations.

Progress is monitored on monthly basis at the Secretary (ADF) level and in periodic Review meetings taken by the Divisional Head and by the Technical Advisory Committee constituted by the Department.

13. Livestock Census

In view of the importance of Livestock sector to the National Economy and considering the short span of re-productivity and life of domestic animal, it was decided by the Government to conduct the Livestock Census. The first Livestock Census was conducted during 1919-1920 and since then it is being conducted quinquennially by all States/UTs in India. So far 18 such Censuses have been conducted and the latest one is 18th Livestock Census in the series with 15/10/2007 as the date of reference. From 17th Livestock Census, the work of conducting the census has been transferred from the Department of Agriculture and Cooperation to the Department of Animal Husbandry.

The Central Government conducts the Livestock Census through the Department of Animal husbandry of the respective State/UTs. The Director, Animal Husbandry Services of the States/UTs are designated as nodal officer for their State/UT and are responsible for entire census operation in their State/UT under overall supervision and guidance of the Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries, Government of India.

The data required for finalizing All India Quick Results (derived from Village totals) has been received from all States/UTs except Assam and Bihar and is being checked by this Division with the help of NIC. All India Quick Results are expected to be finalized by the end of December, 2009. The data entry work for detailed household results is in various stages in different States/UTs. All India Detailed Household Results are expected to be released by July, 2010. During current year, the anticipated expenditure is Rs.23.11 crore.

14. Integrated Sample Survey

Livestock statistics plays an important role in planning and formulation of various livestock development programmes. Integrated Sample Survey for estimation of major livestock products is one of the main sources of collection and generation of data in this sector. This was extended to all States/UTs during Sixth Plan. The survey runs round the year throughout the country.

15. Central Fodder Development Organisation

(a) Regional Stations for Forage Production and Demonstration are located in different Agro-climatic conditions viz. Jammu (Jammu & Kashmir), Hissar (Haryana), Suratgarh (Rajasthan), Gandhinagar (Gujarat), Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) and Kalyani (West Bengal).

(b) Central Fodder Seed Production Farm, Hesserghatta (Bangalore). Objectives of (a) & (b): i. Demonstration of technologies and cropping packages for fodder production at farm as well as at farmers’ field. ii. Training of farmers and field level officers of the State in the region including officials of other Departments such as Agriculture, Forest etc. iii. Production of breeder, foundation and certified seeds of high yielding varieties of different fodder crops, grasses and legumes. iv. Assisting the State Governments of the region in maximizing their fodder seed production for distribution among the farming community. v. Introduction of fodder crops in the existing crop rotations of the region to increase production per unit area per year. vi. Development of silvipasture system. vii. Performance testing of new varieties of fodder crops and grasses and developing fodder calendar suitable to the region.

Expected benefits of (a) & (b):

(i) Production of fodder seeds of high yielding varieties.

(ii) Demonstration of technologies emerging from research institutions/universities to farmers.

(iii) Capacity building of State Govt. officials as well as local farmers in respect of improved agronomic packages for fodder production.

(c) Central Minikit Testing Programme on Fodder Crops

Objectives:

(i) Introduction of new high yielding varieties of fodder crops in different areas depending on their suitability. (ii) To generate awareness amongst farmers for propagation of right type of fodder and agronomical practices so as to enhance the fodder/fodder seed production in the region.

Expected benefits:

The country faces large fodder shortage. To bridge this gap, introduction of high yielding fodder varieties suitable for concerned agro-climatic zone is necessary. Farmers lack knowledge about fodder species and right type of fodder variety that are suitable for their region. Fodder minikit programme is a step to enhance awareness amongst farmers for better fodder production, both in terms of quality and quantity. The small packets of fodder seeds are distributed free of cost to the farmers under this scheme through State Governments to promote the right variety of fodder and cropping packages. Besides, grasses seeds are also supplied under the programme so that poorly managed grass lands/waste lands can also be taken up and used for pasture purpose.

The budget outlay for 2010-2011 for CFDOs has been proposed at Rs.27.00 crore.

16. Central Poultry Development Organisation (CPDO)

The CPDOs are a backbone of the rural backyard poultry development in the country. Without support of this organization, functioning of any rural backyard poultry development scheme cannot be visualised. Further, this organization supports activities of the State poultry farms and are the only instrument of extension available with the Government in the poultry sector.

17. Salvaging & Rearing of Male Buffalo Calves

In India, an average of 8 million male buffalo calves is removed from the production system due to intentional killing by farmers. These calves could otherwise be salvaged for meat production, recovery of hides and other byproducts. Availability of such an avenue for gain will improve the economic condition of the farmers and also provide quality meat for domestic consumption and export. This Department engaged NABCONS to prepare an approach paper, which has been done. Based on the approach paper and extensive interaction with the stakeholders, a scheme has been formulated. The draft EFC memorandum is under circulation to the appraisal agencies.

18. Piggery Development (including Resource Mapping in 100 potential districts and promotion on entrepreneurial programmes in small ruminants)

The Planning Commission has agreed to take up an independent scheme for piggery development. Because of persistent demand from State Governments and recommendation of the Standing Committee of Parliament on Agriculture for Centrally Sponsored Schemes on small ruminants, rabbits and piggery development, the Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries formulated schemes for development of these in National Project for Poultry and Small Animals during the 10th Plan. However, appraisal note of Planning Commission was received at the end of 10th Plan, which felt that these components can better be implemented as stand alone schemes. A similar view was expressed by the Sub-group entrusted with formulation of 11th Plan with respect to these species. Therefore, the activities proposed in the 10th Plan macro- management scheme concerning these species are proposed to be taken up during 11th Plan.

Piggery holds great potential for commercial production in the country. However, these species have not received due attention either for promotion of their rearing by the farmers or their commercial exploitation through entrepreneurial programmes. Instead of instituting a scheme a scheme for the country as a whole, it is proposed to first take up resource mapping of 100 potential districts in the country to identify opportunities for rearing of pigs and their commercial production. The actual entrepreneurial programmes will be implemented in the Districts of promise emerging from the resource mapping exercise. The draft EFC memorandum has been circulated to the appraisal agencies.

The budget outlay for 2010-2011 has been proposed at Rs.3.00 crore. 19. Livestock Extension and Delivery Services

The Planning Commission has provided an amount of Rs.15.00 crore for the 11th Plan for two components under the Livestock Extension and Delivery Services: (a) Support for Private Veterinary Clinics and AI Centers; and (b) Strengthening Livestock Extension System. Due to inadequate allocation of funds, no outlay for the scheme was provided for the year 2008-09. A token provision of Rs.0.01 crore has been made for the year 2009-10. The draft Memorandum for SFC has been prepared but put on hold for want of the report of a special Sub-Committee constituted by the Planning Commission for livestock extension and delivery services.

The budget outlay for 2010-2011 has been proposed at Rs 5.00 crore.

20. Central Sheep Breeding Farm, Hissar (Haryana)

The farm was established during the Fourth Five Year Plan with Australian Government assistance at Hissar for producing and supplying acclimatized stud rams to various State Sheep Farms for cross breeding programmes and genetic stock upgradation. The farm also runs training courses in mechanical sheep shearing, maintenance of sheep shearing machines as well as sheep management. The budget outlay for 2010-2011 has been proposed at Rs.1.75 crore.

21. Food Safety and Traceability

Food safety is now universally recognized as a public health priority. It requires a global approach, from production to consumption, which is so aptly conveyed by the expressions ‘from the stable to the table’ and ‘from the field to the plate’. As far as products of animal origin are concerned, this inevitably means controlling the health status of the animals from which these food products are derived. The possibility of the animals having ingested and possibly accumulated chemical (drug residues, pesticides, heavy metals, etc.) or physical contaminants (radioactive elements, foreign bodies, etc.) during their lifetime need be addressed. These consist of biological agents (bacteria, viruses, prions, parasites, antibiotics, promoters, phytotoxins or mould toxins), chemical agents (farm chemicals [pesticides], dioxins, heavy metals, environmental contaminants, etc.) or physical agents (foreign bodies, etc.) which could be present in animal feed and, consequently, in animal products (milk, meat, fish, egg products, etc.). Risks may also result from an over dosage of certain components, notably medication, in animal feed. Any such biological, chemical and physical agents present in the body of the live animal may contaminate animal products (milk, meat, fish, eggs, etc.) at levels that are unacceptable in terms of public health. Controlling the safety of food of animal origin at the primary production stage therefore involves all the measures (implemented at the farm or production unit level) necessary to ensure that these contaminants do not end up in animal products, or, if they do, that their levels do not exceed the maximum permissible levels, notably the maximum residue limits and microbiological. There is a need to train the primary producers i.e. the farmers and breeders and evolve guidelines to include health conditions for introduction of animals into the farm, animal feeding, animal watering, other management practices, common measures for record keeping and traceability. To achieve an acceptable level of food safety, a scheme Food Safety and Traceability under Central Sector Scheme has been proposed. NABCONS has been engaged as a consultant to prepare an approach paper. 1st Workshop was held on 08.04.09. The 2nd meeting was held on 14.05.09 under the chairmanship of Secretary (ADF). Further action is on hold for want of budgetary allocation.

The budget outlay for 2010-2011 has been proposed at Rs.3.00 crore. II. DAIRY DEVELOPMENT

A. CENTRALLY SPONSORED SCHEME

22. Dairy Development Projects

22.1(a) Intensive Dairy Development Programme

The scheme ‘Integrated Dairy Development Project (IDDP) in Non- Operation Flood, Hilly and Backward Areas’, launched in 1993-94 on 100% grant-in-aid basis, was modified and renamed in March, 2005 as ‘Intensive Dairy Development Progamme (IDDP). It is being implemented in the districts which received nil or less than Rs.50.00 lakh for dairy development activities during Operation Flood programme. The funds are now released directly to the implementing agency i.e. State Dairy Federation/District Milk Union.

Since inception of the IDDP scheme, 86 projects have been approved covering 204 districts in 25 States and a UT with a total outlay of Rs.501.84 crore till 31.03.09. These projects have benefited about 19.18 lakh farmers in 27,083 villages, procuring over 21.80 lakh litres of milk per day on cumulative basis.

22.1(b) Strengthening Infrastructure for Quality and Clean Milk Production

This scheme, introduced during the year 2003-04 (i.e. Oct.2003), has the objective of improving the quality of raw milk produced at village level by creating awareness among farmer members and setting up of bulk milk coolers at Dairy Cooperative Society level. Under the scheme, there is a provision for training of farmers on good milking practices. The scheme is being implemented on 100% grant-in-aid basis to the State Government/UTs for components, related to training of farmer members, supply of detergents, stainless steel utensils, strengthening of existing laboratory facilities etc. The pattern of funding for setting up of milk chilling facilities at the village level in the form of bulk milk coolers is in the ratio 75:25 between Government of India and respective state dairy cooperative federation/union/state govt.

The budget outlay for 2010-2011 has been proposed at Rs.30.00crore. 22.2 National Dairy Plan

National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) has formulated a National Dairy Plan (2007-08 to 2021-22) with a total investment of about Rs.17,371.00 crore to increase milk production. An ‘Approach Paper’ along with ‘Preliminary Project Report (PPR)’ prepared by NDDB has been forwarded to Department of Economic Affairs for onward transmission to World Bank for funding. Planning Commission has accorded ‘In Principle Approval’ to the plan subject to certain conditions. NDDB will submit the ‘Detailed Project Report’ in consultation with World Bank in due course.

The budget outlay for 2010-2011 has been proposed at Rs.0.01crore

B. Central Sector Schemes

23. Dairy Venture Capital Fund

To bring about structural changes in the unorganized sector, by way of measures like milk processing at village level, marketing of pasteurized milk in a cost effective manner, quality up gradation of traditional technology to handle commercial scale using modern equipment and management skills and to encourage new species of birds and low input technology for poultry farming among rural farmers, a new scheme, the Venture Capital Fund for Dairy and Poultry sector was started during the Tenth Plan. The assistance under the scheme is provided to the rural/urban beneficiaries under a schematic proposal through bankable projects. The scheme is being implemented through NABARD and the funds are released to NABARD, to be kept as revolving fund.

Pattern of Assistance

* Entrepreneur’s contribution 10% * Interest free Loan from revolving fund provided by GOI 50% * Bank loan at interest applicable for agricultural activities 40%

Government of India will subsidise the interest component applicable for agricultural activities to the extent of 50% only in case of regular/timely repayment by the beneficiary. The components to be funded under the scheme are as follows:

Sl. Component Maximum total project cost* (Rs. in lakhs) No 1. Establishment of small dairy Rs.3.00 lakh per unit (upto ten animals) farms – Ten animal unit - Any Non Operation Food areas. (Buffaloes/cross breed cows) - The total cost depends on the for milk production infrastructural facilities required. 2. Purchase of milking machines/ Rs.15.00 lakh milkotester/bulk milk cooling Milking Machine, Milk-o-tester unit etc. Bulk Milk, Cooling units (upto 2000 lts capacity) 3. Purchase of dairy processing Rs.10 lakh per unit equipment for manufacturing Unit cost depends upon the quantum of milk indigenous milk products. to be handled and the type of products to be manufactured. The total cost depends upon the investment on civil structures, type and source of machinery. 4. Establishment of dairy product Rs.20 lakh per unit. transportation facilities -Unit cost depends upon the quantum of including cold chain. mil/milk products to be transported / handled and the type of products to be transported. -The total cost depends upon the investment on type and source of transport vehicle and machinery. 5. Cold storage facilities for milk Rs.25 lakh per unit. and milk products. -Unit cost depends upon the quantum of milk/milk products to be stored and the type of products to be stored. -While the cost depends upon the investment on type and source of machinery used. 6. Establishment of private Rs.2.00 lakh per unit for Mobile clinics and veterinary clinics Rs.1.5 lakh for Stationary clinic. -Area of operation from 8 to 10 villages having 5000 to 6000 cattle units.  The Government of India will provide 50% of the total approved project cost as interest free loan.

In the 11th Plan, it is proposed to have separate Venture Capital Funds for the dairy and the poultry sector, with a combined outlay of Rs.500.00 crore, which includes Rs.300.00 crore for dairy development activities. The Department is in the process of formulating the new scheme Poultry Venture Capital Fund.

24. Assistance to Cooperatives

A number of dairy cooperatives with three-tier structure viz. village level primary cooperatives, districts level unions and state level federations have been set up in different parts of the country under the Operation Flood Programme. For a variety of reasons, a number of these unions/federations have accumulated losses. These accumulated losses have been imposing severe hardships to the milk producers and their dairy economy, resulting in among other things, delayed and irregular payments to the farmer members of these cooperatives. The Scheme seeks to assist the sick Cooperative Milk Unions/Federations to rehabilitate them and make them viable.

The funds are released on 50:50 sharing basis between Union of India and the concerned State Government. The maximum assistance of grant is limited to the minimum amount required so that the net flow becomes positive within seven years. In any case the total grant does not exceed the accumulated cash losses. The scheme was started in 1999-2000. National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) is the project implementing agency and the Central grants under the Scheme are provided to the district Milk Unions through NDDB.

Only those Unions/Federations are considered where the concerned State Government agrees to:

 Provide matching contribution for rehabilitation assistance.  Grant autonomy to the cooperatives in the matter of pricing and staff matters.  Ensure regularity of statutory audit. The budget outlay for 2010-2011 has been proposed at Rs.9.00crore.

25. Delhi Milk Scheme (DMS)

Cabinet in its meeting held on 1st February 2007 granted in principle approval for Corporatization of Delhi Milk Scheme. In this direction, necessary action is taken.

However for improving the operational efficiency of the DMS, automation of CIP operations, automation and instrumentation in boiler and refrigeration and installation of safety controls for plant & machinery will have to be undertaken in the 11th Five Year Plan. This will result in savings in respect of manpower and utilities like steam, water & power.

Planning Commission had recommended dropping of the scheme during the Eleventh Plan and did not make any allocation. However, on the request of the Department, it was agreed to provide Rs 1.00 crore annually till the process of corporatization is over.

The budget outlay for 2010-2011 has been proposed at Rs.1.00 crore. III. FISHERIES SECTOR

The fisheries sector is a source of livelihood to about 14.48 million people engaged fully, partially or in subsidiary activities pertaining to the sector, with an equally impressive segment of the population engaged in ancillary activities associated with fisheries and aquaculture. Potential of fish production from marine and inland resources has been estimated at 3.9 millions tonnes and 4.5 million tonnes respectively. As the provisional estimates for the year 2007-08, the total fish production is about 7.16 million tonnes comprising of 4.19 million tonnes from inland and 2.97 million tones from marine fisheries.

In order to have a comprehensive and focused approach, the schemes with new and existing modified components have been brought under three umbrella Centrally Sponsored Schemes:

1. Development of Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture

2. Development of Marine Fisheries, Infrastructure and Post Harvest Operations

3. National Scheme of Welfare of Fishermen

A. Centrally Sponsored Schemes

26. Development of Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture

The inland macro scheme covers all aspects related to inland fisheries such as brackish water, ponds, reservoirs, canals, use of waterlogged areas/alkaline & saline soils etc for development of fisheries. The main objectives of the scheme are to encourage leasing of water bodies, expand aquaculture by construction of new ponds, create a cadre of trained fishers, to popularize fish/shrimp farming, to utilize vast brackish water area for fish/shrimp culture, to provide suitable technology package for promotion of cold water fisheries, to utilize saline/alkaline soil for raising commercial crop of fish, increase fish production in capture as well as to involve Fish Farming Development Agencies (FFDA) fully for development and delivery of sustainable aquaculture throughout the country. The Scheme ‘Development of Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture’ has the following components: Development of Freshwater Aquaculture

Development of freshwater aquaculture, which is a component of the above scheme, is one of the most important production oriented programmes of the Government of India being implemented by the States/UTs through 429 Fish Farmers Development Agencies (FFDAs). The main objectives of the programme are to popularize fish farming, creating employment opportunities, diversifying aquaculture practices and provide assistance to fish farmers with a view to create a cadre of trained and well organised fish farmers with a view to create a cadre of trained and well organized fish farmers fully engaged in aquaculture. The five components of the scheme are as follows:

 Development of Brackish water Aquaculture

 Development of Coldwater Fisheries and Aquaculture in the Hilly Regions

 Development of Water-logged Areas into Aquaculture Estates

 Utilization of Inland Saline/Alkaline Soils for Aquaculture

 Inland Capture Fisheries (Reservoirs/Rivers etc.)

 Innovative projects, including (i) integrated fish farming, (ii) training and capacity building in new technology in inland aquaculture, (iii) establishment of laboratories at State level for testing water & soil quality, fish health investigations etc., (iv) preparation of specific resource survey report/ feasibility report etc., (v) construction, renovation, extension or remodeling of existing fish farms, (vi) initiatives for restoring traditional migratory routes of fish in rivers and waterways through appropriate interventions etc.

The budget outlay for 2010-2011 has been proposed at Rs.30 crore.

27. Development of Marine Fisheries, Infrastructure and Post Harvest Operations

This scheme envisages improving production and productivity in the marine fishing and thereby improve food security, export earnings and livelihood system of coastal fishing communities. The scheme has the following components: I. Development of Marine Fisheries i. Motorization of traditional Craft ii. Safety of Fishermen at Sea iii. Fishermen Development Rebate on HSD oil iv. Introduction of Intermediate Craft of Improved Design, including prototype study of new intermediate vessel design v. Establishment and operation of Vessel Monitoring System vi. Promoting fuel efficient and environment friendly fishing practices vii. Management of Marine Fisheries II. Development of Infrastructure and Post Harvest Operations i. Establishment of Fishing Harbours and Fish Landing Centres ii. Strengthening of Post Harvest Infrastructure iii. Assistance for maintenance of dredging of fishing harbour and fish landing centres III. To take up innovative activities

28. National Scheme of Welfare of Fishermen

This scheme has the following four components:

(i) Development of Model Fishermen Villages

The objective of this component is to provide basic civic amenities such as housing, drinking water and community hall for fishermen. A fishermen village may consist of not less than 10 houses. Unit costs under the scheme is Rs.50,000/- for a house, Rs.30,000/- for the tube-well (Rs.35,000 for North Eastern Region) and Rs.1,75,000/- for construction of a community hall. The assistance is shared equally between Central and State Government except North-Eastern States, where the assistance is shared on 75:25 between the Centre and North-Eastern States. In case of Union Territories, the expenditure is fully borne by the Centre. (ii) Group Accident Insurance for Active Fishermen

The objective of this component is to provide insurance cover to fishers for Rs.1,00,000/- against death or permanent total disability and Rs.50,000/- for partial permanent disability. The upper limit for insurance premium is Rs.30/- per head. The 50% of the annual premium is subsidized as grants in aid by the Centre and remaining 50% by State Governments. In case of Union Territory, 100% premium is borne by the Government of India. A single policy is taken in respect of all those States/ Union Territories who are participating through FISHCOPFED. In case of North Eastern States, the cost of the development would be shared by the Centre and the North Eastern States on 75:25 basis.

(iii) Saving-cum-Relief Scheme

The objective of this component is to provide financial assistance to fishermen during lean fishing season and to encourage their saving habits. Under this component, the beneficiary has to contribute a part of his/her earning during non-lean months. The fishermen contribute Rs.600/- over a period of 9 months while an equivalent amount is contributed by the Centre as we all as State Governments. Hence, the total amount of Rs.1,800/- is disbursed back to the fishermen in equal instalment of Rs.600/- each during the three lean months. For North-Eastern States, Government’s contribution is shared on 75:25 between Centre and North-Eastern States. In case of UT’s, entire matching share is borne by the Central Government.

(iv) Fisheries Training and Extension

The main objective of the Scheme is to provide training to fishery personnel so as to assist them in undertaking fisheries extension programmes effectively. The Scheme provides assistance to fisher folk to upgrade their skills. To enhance training facilities, the Scheme has provision to extend assistance for setting up/up gradation of training centres in States/Union Territories. From the year 1999-2000, the Scheme is being operated with 80 per cent Central assistance in case of States and 100 per cent Central assistance in case of Union Territories and other organizations. The Central Government and the NFDB also provides funds to FISHCOPFED for undertaking training of the stakeholders in the fisheries sector.

The budget outlay for 2010-2011 has been proposed at Rs.45.00 crore. B. Central Sector Schemes

29. Assistance to Fisheries Institutes

In order to promote fisheries sector, Government of India has four Fisheries Institutes working under its administrative control. These institution help in providing technical trained manpower to the sector, preparation of techno economic feasibility report for setting up of fishing harbour / fish landing centers etc, training in fish processing and other related activities. a) Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical & Engineering Training (CIFNET), Cochin

This was established in 1963 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India at Cochin. Further two units of the Institute were set up at Chennai and at Visakhapatnam. The primary objective of the Institute is to make available sufficient number of trained operatives for fishing vessels and technicians for shore establishments. Besides, short duration programmes, two regular courses of 24 months duration namely Vessel Navigator Course (VNC) and Marine Fitter Course (MFC) are conducted by the CIFNET. From 2006-07 onwards the institute is also offering BFSc (Nautical Science). b) National Institute of Fisheries Post Harvest Technology and Training (NIFPHATT), Cochin

Integrated Fisheries Project has been renamed as National Institute of Fisheries Post Harvest Technology and Training (NIFPHATT). The Project envisages processing, popularization and test marketing of unconventional varieties of fish. The Project has an ice-cum-freezing plant and a modern fish- processing unit. It also provides institutional training in various courses. Besides the Head Quarters at Kochi, the Project also has a centre at Visakhapatnam. c) Fishery Survey of India (FSI), Mumbai

The Fishery Survey of India (FSI) is responsible for survey and assessment of marine fishery resources of the Indian EEZ with its headquarters at Mumbai. The FSI has six operational bases at Mumbai, Mormugao and Kochi along the West Coast, Chennai and Visakhapatnam along the east coast and Port Blair in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands. A total of 13 ocean going survey vessels are deployed for fisheries resources survey and monitoring. Besides resources surveys, the FSI monitors the fishery resources for the purpose of regulation and management, makes an assessment of suitability of different types of craft and gear for deep-sea and oceanic fishing, imparting in-vessel training to CIFNET/Polytechnic trainees, disseminates information on fishery resources through various media to the fishing community, industry, other end users, etc. The survey fleet of the Institute undertakes bottom trawl survey, midwater/columnar resources survey and long line survey for demersal, columnar and oceanic tunas and allied resources as well as for oceanic sharks. d) Central Institute of Coastal Engineering for Fishery (CICEF), Bangalore

The objective of the Institute set up in 1968 at Bangalore is to conduct engineering and economic investigation, preparation of techno-economic feasibility report for development of fishing harbours at suitable sites along the Indian Coast and brackish water fish farms. The Institute monitors the construction of fishery harbours sanctioned under centrally sponsored scheme by the Ministry of Agriculture and renders technical guidance to the maritime states/ UT’s in the speedy implementation of the projects. The Institute also extends technical assistance to the maritime State Governments/ UTs in preparation/ finalization of project reports for seeking Central assistance for developing fishing harbour/ fish landing centres.

The budget outlay for 2010-2011 for all the Fishery Institutes has been proposed at Rs.66.68 crore.

30. National Fisheries Development Board, Hyderabad

National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) has been set up in September 2006 with its head quarter at Hyderabad to realize the untapped potential of fisheries sector in inland and marine fish capture, culture, processing & marketing of fish, and over all growth of fisheries sector with the application of modern tools of research & development including biotechnology for optimizing production and productivity form fisheries.

The activities of the Board is focused towards increasing the fish production of the country to a level of 10.3 million tonnes, to double the exports from Rs 7,000 crore to Rs. 14,000 crore and provide employment to an extent of 3.5 million person by extending assistance to various agencies for implementation of activities under inland, brackish water and marine sectors. It will propagate a platform for public-private partnership for fisheries.

The budget outlay for 2010-2011 has been proposed at Rs.125 crore.

31. Strengthening of Database and Geographical Information System of the Fisheries Sector

This scheme is under operation with 100 percent central assistance with the following components:

 Catch Assessment Survey of Inland Survey;  Information Technology Networking;  Development of Geographical Information System using satellite data;  Census on Marine Fisheries; and  Catch Assessment Survey of Marine Fisheries

During the 11th Five Year Plan, Govt of India has approved the revised scheme ‘Strengthening of Database and Geographical Information System for the Fisheries Sector’ with an outlay of Rs. 24.48 crore.

32. Secretariat & Economic Services

33. Special Livestock Sector and Fisheries Package for suicide prone districts of Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Kerala The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, in its meeting held on 18th August 2006, considered a Note dated 09.08.2006 submitted by this Department and approved a ‘Special Package for Livestock and Fisheries Sectors for 31 Suicide-prone Districts’ in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Kerala involving an investment of Rs.698 crores comprising of a budgetary support of Rs.510.79 crore and credit component of Rs.187.21 crore, to be implemented over a period of three years from 2006-07. It was notified to the beneficiary States on 30.08.2006. Details of the components are as follows:

(i) Induction of high yielding milch animals: It provides for induction of 1000 high yielding milch animals per district per year on a 50% subsidy. Each identified beneficiary is provided with two animals on the basis of an average cost of Rs.30,000 per animal (including shed). (ii) Calf rearing programme: Induction of 1000 high yielding milch animals per district per year for three years will result in induction of 500 female calves per district in each of these years. The package provides for 50% subsidy on the rearing cost of the calf animals (estimated at Rs.40 per animal per day). (iii) Providing cattle / buffalo breeding services: It was decided to extend cattle/buffalo breeding services under the National Project for Cattle & Buffalo Breeding (NPCBB), free of cost, to all the breedable cattle and buffaloes @ Rs.450 per animal in the 31 districts Further, it was also decided to cover 70% of the breedable animals by oestrus synchronization at an expenditure of Rs.500 per animal. (iv) Provision of health care to dairy animals: The package provides for health care services in respect of animals inducted for a period of one year @ Rs.300 per animal. (v) Establishment of milk chilling units: The special package envisages establishment of 50 chilling centres at a cost of Rs.12.00 crore over a period of three years. (vi) Feed and fodder supply programme: The high yielding milch animals (average milk production - 10Kg./day) need about 14 to 15 Kgs. of balanced feed and fodder per day, which can be processed and compressed into a block. For feeding of such blocks, 25% expenditure involved for a year for each batch of induction is provided as subsidy by the Central Govt. (vii) Establishment of fodder block making units: It was decided to establish 20 fodder block making units in the affected districts @Rs.85 lakh per unit at 50% subsidy. (viii) Fisheries Programme: It was decided to provide farmers in the 31 districts with an opportunity for supplementary income through fisheries by development/creation of water bodies in 100 ha. area at a subsidy of 45% in each of these 31 districts.

Subsequently, on the basis of operational experience, the beneficiary states proposed certain amendments to the special package. The following modifications were approved by the CCEA in its meeting held on 9.8.2007 and notified to the concerned states on 21.8.2007: (i) The average estimated cost for estrus synchronisation comes to Rs.650 per animal against an amount of Rs.500 per animal provided for the same in the special package. The additional amount required for oestrus synchronization may be permitted from the amount available for artificial insemination. (ii) Establishing 100 mini feed mixing plants in place of fodder block making units. (iii) Induction of additional cattle by utilizing savings. (iv) Provision of feed concentrate as an option for fodder blocks. (v) Providing mineral mixture, de-worming, urea molasses block as a substitute for estrus synchronization. (vi) Utilising the savings from providing AI coverage for supply of mineral mixture and kits for detection, prevention and control of mastitis.

The states requested for further modifications in the Special Package to meet local needs & circumstances, which were considered by an Empowered Committee headed by Secretary (ADF) with representatives from the Planning Commission, Ministry of Finance and Department of Agriculture and Cooperation as Members in a meeting on 23rd October 2008 and the following modifications were approved:

(i) Conducting Fertility Camps to bring larger number of animals into reproductive fold. The funds available under the breeding services component may be utilized for the purpose. (ii) The Pregnant Animal Feeding Programme involving provision of nutritional support to animals in the later stages of pregnancy from sixth month onwards by giving one kg. of cattle feed per day. Further, one dose of antihelmentic during third trimester of pregnancy and one dose during the first week will be supplied after parturition to improve the milk production capacity of the animal. The funds available under the breeding services component may be utilized for the purpose. (iii) Goatery, piggery and poultry rearing can be taken up in case induction of milch animals is not prevalent in the area or not acceptable to the beneficiary. (iv) Pen and Cage culture under fisheries will be adopted at the rate of subsidy applicable to the existing component. (v) The activity of renovation and repair of ponds is permissible under the special package. (vi) Additional number of animals inducted can be covered under the provision of health cover for a period of one year, without involving any extra financial implication. (vii) Re-appropriation of funds from the component of ‘Fodder Block Making Units’ to other activities or for up-gradation of existing cattle feed plants, is allowed provided the feed produced in such cattle feed plants is supplied to the animals inducted under the Special Package at a subsidized rate. (viii) Beneficiary could use the entire subsidy amount of Rs.30, 000/- for purchase of two milch animals, without making any investment on the animal shed, if he already has the required shed. (ix) Enhancement of permissible cost of Oestrus Synchronization from Rs.650/- to Rs.750/- for Protocol-I and Rs.800 for Protocol- II. Another meeting of the Empowered Committee was held on 17th December 2008, in which following modifications were approved: (i) Sheep farming as additional component of the scheme with a total outlay of Rs.1 lakh, of which 50% will be the component subsidy. (ii) The Poultry Unit involving an outlay of Rs.13,000/- would have a subsidy component of 50%, with a ceiling of Rs.6,500/-. Development of Kuttanad Wetland Eco-system and Mitigation of agrarian distress in Idukki District in the State of Kerala as part of the Rehabilitation Package for the farmers in suicide prone districts of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Maharashtra

The Govt. of India also approved in August 2008 and December 2008 Rehabilitation Packages for ‘Development of Kuttanad Wetland Eco-system’ and ‘Mitigation of agrarian distress in Idukki district’ in the State of Kerala as part of the Rehabilitation Package for the farmers in suicide prone districts of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Maharashtra. The total outlay of the Kuttanad Package is of Rs.9.50 crore and that of Idukki is Rs.91.15 crore. Accordingly, the Government of Kerala has submitted a number of proposals under the Idukki and Kuttanad Packages.

Thus, the budget outlay for 2010-2011 for the Special Package has been proposed at Rs.135.00 crore, including Rs.55 crore for Idukki and Kuttanad Packages.

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