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Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
State a leader in cow protection, livestock development: UP govt
The Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday said the state was the nation's frontrunner in cow protection and livestock development, accounting for 16 percent of India's cattle population. It said that cows are not only revered in UP, but are also powering the rural economy, creating jobs and strengthening livelihoods. The government claimed, citing the 20th Livestock Census (2019),the state is home to 1.90 crore cattle, including 11.84 lakh stray cattle, a figure that has grown from over 12 lakh in 2017, before formal policies were in place. The government further claims, after Yogi Adityanath became Chief Minister in 2017, cow protection became a top priority in the state. On January 2, 2019, UP became the first state in the country to launch a policy for the protection of stray cattle. According to the governmentdata there are 7717 cow shelters in the state, housing 12.52 lakh (1.25 million) government spends Rs 50 per animal per day, around Rs 7.5 crore daily, for their care. For every large cow protection center, Rs 1.60 crore is being invested in construction. According to the offcial data the state produces 5,500 tonnes of cow dung daily, which is being used to make various products like vermicompost, flower pots, cow-based lamps, cow-dung wood, incense sticks, Panchgavya, Jeevamrit, and Ghanamrit. According to the government, the state has a Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of rupees 25.63 lakh crore of which the livestock sector contributes rupees 1.67 lakh crore. While livestock contributes to 4.11 percent to India's overall GDP, While livestock contributes 4.11% to India's GDP overall, UP contributes a much higher, 7.1 percent according to the government. The state also produces 390 lakh metric tonnes of milk every year, strengthening the rural economy. Under the Chief Minister's Indigenous Cow Promotion Scheme and the Nandini Krishak Samriddhi Yojana, native breeds like Sahiwal, Gir, and Tharparkar are being promoted. These schemes provide 40–50% subsidy and rewards of Rs 10,000–15,000 through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to over 6,500 cattle rearers. The government data stated, to encourage artificial insemination in cattle, 3.08 lakh free procedures were done in 2024–25. Under the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund and National Livestock Mission, 44 and 292 projects are being implemented with investments of Rs 1,094.38 crore and Rs 144.29 crore, respectively. Under the UP Global Investors Summit (UPGIS) 2023, 578 dairy and livestock units have attracted investments worth Rs 2,221.99 crore and created 1.23 lakh jobs. Through schemes like the Nandini Krishak Samriddhi Yojana, the government is helping set up units with 25 milch cows, with 50% of the beneficiaries being women. Under the Fodder Policy 2024, Napier grass is being grown on 230 hectares of land, aiming to produce 1.73 lakh quintals of green fodder. In addition, 9,449.82 hectares of pasture land have been freed from illegal occupation, and fodder has been planted on 5,458.93 hectares. Women's participation in cow dung and urine-based product units has made many rural women self-reliant, the data reveals.
India Gazette
06-06-2025
- Health
- India Gazette
APEDA, and Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying organise roundtable on exports of livestock and value-added products
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Exports facilitator APEDA and Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) jointly organised a roundtable workshop on 'Exports of Livestock and their Value Added Products - Future Prospects and Way Forward' in the national capital on Friday. The workshop convened senior officials from the Central and State governments, industry stakeholders, policy experts, and scientists to deliberate on strengthening India's livestock export ecosystem through quality enhancement, disease prevention, market access initiatives, Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)- free infrastructure, technological advancements, market intelligence, and global market alignment. The Secretary of DAHD, Alka Upadhyaya, chaired the roundtable workshop. Other dignitaries included Varsha Joshi, the Additional Secretary of DAHD, Kesang Yangzom Sherpa, the joint secretary of the Department of Commerce, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and Abhishek Dev, Chairman of APEDA. In her keynote address, Secretary, DAHD, Alka Upadhyaya noted, 'With sustained investment in disease control infrastructure, quality systems, exploring diplomatic channels for enhanced market access and exports and bio security measures, India can position itself as a global leader in livestock exports, especially in value-added segments and the industry must be more aspirational and aim for a 20 per cent increase in exports this fiscal.' She added, 'Industry must focus on the processing of livestock and further improve the quality of livestock products by having a star rating for plants and establishments to ensure globally competitive exports.' Delivering a special address, Additional Secretary, DAHD, Varsha Joshi shared updates on disease control efforts and highlighted the 'urgent need for constant resource supply, clean and hygienic conditions to ensure quality, saving male calf project, market intelligence and establishing Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) free zones in the country.' She mentioned that, 'Based on the progress and achievement of FMD programme the Department is working towards designating 9 states namely Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Maharashtra and Gujarat as FMD free zones.' She also highlighted, 'the need for strengthening the supply chain of livestock exports by introducing traceability across the value chain and extending support to the industry under the Department's Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund(AHIDF).' Joint Secretary, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Kesang Yangzom Sherpa, underlined the sector's strategic importance in diversifying India's agri-export basket and emphasised that animal product exports maintain a significant share of India's agricultural exports. She underscored the role of inter-ministerial coordination in unlocking new markets for exports of India's livestock products and the need to leverage India's free trade agreements to expand India's livestock exports. Chairman of APEDA, Abhishek Dev, emphasised 'India's growing role as a reliable exporter of hygienic, traceable and quality-assured livestock products.' He highlighted, 'In the last fiscal, the overall exports of animal products stood at USD 5,114.19 million registering a growth of 12.56 per cent.' He stated, 'There is a significant opportunity to increase the exports of animal products by gaining market access in new markets, developing new and innovative value-added and processed products for exports, and extolling the industry to maintain the highest quality and standards.' The workshop saw active participation of policymakers from the Central and State Government of India including Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Ministry of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries especially their Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD) and State Animal Husbandry Departments, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) as well as industry associations such as All India Meat and Livestock Exporters Association (AIMLEA), scientists, state veterinary doctors from ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) and industry experts, amongst others. 50 leading livestock establishments and key livestock exporters, such as Allanasons, Fair Exports India Pvt. Ltd., HMA Groups, Al Dua, Pure Foods Exports Pvt Ltd, Marhaba Frozen Food, Indagro Foods Pvt. Ltd., AOV Exports Pvt. Ltd., and others, attended the Roundtable Workshop. Technical Sessions and Expert Insights outlined India's performance in livestock exports, regulatory reforms and export market dynamics. This was followed by an open house discussion among several stakeholders in attendance, during which they shared their feedback, concerns, and actionable strategies. The workshop laid the groundwork for a coordinated, future-ready approach to making India a leading player in global markets for exports of livestock and its Value Added Products (VAP). The Roundtable Workshop on 'Exports of Livestock and their Value Added Products - Future Prospects and Way Forward' reinforces the Government of India's commitment to facilitating a robust, compliant and globally competitive livestock export sector. (ANI)
