Modifications Made to National Livestock Mission

On 21^st February, 2024, the Union Cabinet approved further modifications to the National Livestock Mission, including subsidies for entrepreneurship.

Capital subsidies up to 50 lakhs for establishing ventures for horse, donkey, mule, and camel breeding, along with state assistance for breed conservation.
50% capital subsidy for establishing processing units and storage facilities, with remaining costs arranged by beneficiaries.
Assistance to state governments for increasing fodder cultivation in non-forest and degraded forest lands.
Reduced beneficiary share of premium to 15%, increased coverage to 10 cattle units, facilitating easier insurance access for livestock farmers.
National Livestock Mission re-aligned in 2021 with three sub-missions focusing on breed improvement, feed & fodder, and innovation & extension, aimed at entrepreneurship, research, and livestock insurance.