Government’s Goal is to Make Animal Husbandry Modern, Profitable and Sustainable: CM Nayab Saini

New Delhi, February 8 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that under the able leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country is moving ahead at a rapid pace with the resolve of Atmanirbhar Bharat. At such a time, the role of the animal husbandry sector becomes even more important. There are immense opportunities in milk production, value addition, export possibilities and start-up culture. The State Government’s goal is to make animal husbandry modern, profitable and sustainable. In this direction, animal health services are being taken to every village, advanced breed improvement is being promoted, and strong arrangements are being made for milk collection and marketing. Along with this, training and credit facilities are also being expanded. The government’s priority is to increase the income of livestock farmers, reduce risk losses and ensure direct access to markets.

Chief Minister  Nayab Singh Saini was addressing the gathering as the Chief Guest on the third day of the 41st State Level Livestock Exhibition held in Kurukshetra today. On this occasion, Cabinet Minister  Shyam Singh Rana, MP  Naveen Jindal, former Minister  Subhash Sudha and  Dharamvir Mirzapur were also present. The Chief Minister also offered prayers by feeding jaggery to an indigenous cow.
During this, the Chief Minister inspected the exhibition, observed various breeds of animals and interacted with livestock farmers. He watched the display of good breeds of animals on the catwalk set up at the fair. The Chief Minister honoured livestock farmers securing top positions in various categories by presenting awards.

On this occasion, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that this three-day livestock exhibition is a living symbol of our rural culture, livestock traditions and our growing resolve towards Atmanirbhar Bharat. The sacred land of Kurukshetra, which gives the message of action, duty and balance, has today become a witness to the resolve of livestock development and rural prosperity.

He said that over the past three days, this exhibition has provided a common platform to livestock farmers, farmers, youth, scientists and entrepreneurs. Displays of high-quality animals, cattle shows, glimpses of modern technologies, animal health camps, training sessions and innovation-based programmes were organised here. All these have proved that Haryana’s animal husbandry sector is a beautiful confluence of tradition and progress. The per capita daily milk availability in the state is 1,128 grams, the credit for which goes to livestock farmers.

The Chief Minister said that animal husbandry is not merely a source of income but the backbone of our rural economy. Haryana’s identity has been shaped by its dedicated livestock farmers, advanced breeds and scientific thinking. Milk and milk products, bio-energy, organic manure and rural employment are based on animal husbandry. Healthy animals, prosperous farmers and empowered villages are the pathway to Viksit Bharat and Viksit Haryana.

He said that the biggest objective of this event is to provide livestock farmers with the latest information related to animal rearing, to honour quality and to promote innovation. Through cattle shows, superior breeds received recognition, farmers’ morale increased and the new generation received fresh inspiration to see animal husbandry as a respectable and profitable profession. Information related to modern animal feed, vaccination, disease control, breeding techniques and digital services will further empower livestock farmers.

Chief Minister  Nayab Singh Saini said that natural farming is the solution to all problems of pollution of land, water and air. In this system, most work is carried out naturally by nature itself. To promote natural farming, the government launched the Natural Farming Scheme in the year 2022, and farmers can get themselves registered on the portal started for natural farming.

Natural Farming on 53 Acres in Village Antehri

He said that during the year 2025-26, a target has been set to undertake natural farming on one lakh acres. It has been decided to carry out natural farming on 53 acres and 4 kanal of land belonging to the Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department in Village Antehri of District Kaithal. It will be implemented as a pilot project, and after its success, it will gradually be expanded across the entire state.

The Chief Minister said that to promote adoption of natural farming, training is being provided to farmers. Training centres have been established at Gurukul Kurukshetra, Hameti Jind, Mangiana in Sirsa and Gharaunda in Karnal. The natural farming farm spread over 180 acres at Gurukul Kurukshetra is a unique example of reviving natural farming in Haryana. No pesticides or chemical fertilisers are used in this farm. Only Jeevamrit, Ghanamrit and Beejamrit prepared from cow dung and cow urine are used. This method of farming is based on low cost. Natural farming can be carried out on 30 acres with one indigenous cow. Farmers are being given complete training about natural farming at this centre, including preparation of Jeevamrit, Ghanamrit, Beejamrit, Neemastra, Agniastra and Brahmastra, which are the pillars of natural fertilisers and pesticides.

2.20 Lakh Livestock Farmer Credit Cards Approved
Chief Minister  Nayab Singh Saini said that Haryana is famous for its Murrah breed of buffaloes. For their conservation and development, owners of high-quality and high milk-yielding Murrah buffaloes are given cash incentives of up to ₹40,000. He said that Livestock Farmer Credit Cards are being provided for purchase and rearing of animals, and so far 2.20 lakh such cards have been approved by banks. Banks have disbursed ₹3,449 crore to livestock farmers in the state.

25% Subsidy for Mini Dairies

The Chief Minister said that under the Mukhyamantri Antyodaya Parivar Utthan Yojana, more than 35,000 livestock units have been established. Under the Mukhyamantri Dugdh Utpadak Protsahan Yojana, incentive amount of ₹70 crore has been given to cooperative milk producers. Similarly, Hi-Tech and Mini Dairy Schemes are being run for small farmers and rural youth, under which 14,168 dairies have been established. Under this scheme, 25 percent subsidy is given on the cost of animals for opening mini dairies of up to 10 milch animals. Under the scheme to provide employment to Scheduled Castes, 50 percent subsidy is given for opening dairies of two or three animals. Apart from this, interest rebate on loans is given for five years for establishing hi-tech dairies of 20 or more milch animals.

₹106 Crore Insurance Claims to 26,000 Farmers

Chief Minister  Nayab Singh Saini said that keeping in view the risks in animal husbandry, the government has insured 15.33 lakh animals under the Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Collective Livestock Insurance Scheme. Under this scheme, any livestock farmer can get large animals insured for ₹100 to ₹300 and small animals for ₹25. Insurance of animals belonging to Scheduled Caste livestock farmers is done free of cost. Under this scheme, about 26,000 livestock farmers have so far been given insurance claims amounting to ₹106 crore. The Chief Minister appealed to all livestock farmers to обязательно get their animals insured.

Campaign to Eradicate Brucellosis

He said that to ensure animal health, 70 Mobile Veterinary Units are operational to provide veterinary services at the doorstep. Through 2,966 veterinary institutions, veterinary services are being provided to 71.26 lakh animals in the state. A toll-free call centre on number 1962 has been set up in Hisar for livestock farmers. He said that Haryana is the first state in the country to use a combined vaccine to make cows and buffaloes free from Foot-and-Mouth Disease and Haemorrhagic Septicaemia. A special campaign has been launched to completely eradicate Brucellosis in cows and buffaloes in the state by the year 2030.

287 Women Farmer Dairies Established

Chief Minister  Nayab Singh Saini said that the government has taken effective steps in the field of cow protection and promotion. For this purpose, a Gau Seva Aayog has been constituted in the state. Under the Haryana Gauvansh Protection and Conservation Act, 2015, there is a provision of imprisonment up to 10 years and a fine up to ₹1 lakh for cow slaughter. He said that for breed improvement of indigenous cows, Haryana Animal Science Centres have been established at Uchani in Karnal and at Mahendragarh, and a similar centre is being established at Kyodak in District Kaithal. For women empowerment, under the Women Farmer Dairy Scheme, women are being provided interest-free loans up to ₹1 lakh. So far, 287 women farmer dairies have been established in the state.

Schemes formulated in agriculture, animal husbandry, horticulture and fisheries to increase farmers’ income: Shyam Singh Rana

Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana said that Kurukshetra holds a very prominent place in the world. He was speaking at the conclusion of the three-day 41st State-Level Livestock Exhibition held here. The fair was organized by the Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Department.

He said that the government is working on four fronts to increase farmers’ income. Along with agriculture, schemes have been prepared in the fields of animal husbandry, horticulture, and fisheries. The government aims to enhance the earnings of farmers engaged in agriculture.

He added that for farmers, the government has implemented schemes such as Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana and Meri Fasal Mera Byora, and payments are being transferred directly into farmers’ bank accounts within 48 hours of selling their crops. To achieve the target of making India a developed nation by 2047, new schemes have been implemented for farmers and livestock rearers. The government’s objective is to increase farmers’ income fourfold by 2047.

Animal health camps to be organized soon with company support for farmers: Naveen Jindal

Member of Parliament Naveen Jindal said that animal health camps will soon be organized for farmers and livestock rearers with the support of a company. In these camps, animals’ diseases will be tested through diagnostic kits.

He said livestock rearers form a pillar of the agricultural economy. Rural people depend on animal husbandry, which is contributing to the development of villages. The state is setting new benchmarks of progress and touching new heights in the dairy sector. The livestock fair reflects a new image of India.

He further said that work must be done on developing new breeds of livestock. There is a need to upgrade indigenous breeds like the Gir cow to high-yielding varieties capable of producing 40–50 kilograms of milk.