- Launched by the Government of India in 2019.
- Aims to control and eradicate major livestock diseases such as Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and Brucellosis.
- Provides vaccination and treatment facilities to livestock farmers.
- Aims to increase the productivity and quality of livestock products.


- Launched in 2014 as a sub-scheme under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY).
- Aims to ensure holistic development of livestock sector by promoting breed improvement, health care, and value addition.
- Provides financial support for infrastructure development, breed improvement, and capacity building.


- Launched in 2020 with a total outlay of Rs. 15,000 crores.
- Aims to incentivize private sector investment in dairy, meat processing, and animal feed plants.
- Provides subsidized loans and interest subvention to eligible entrepreneurs for setting up animal husbandry infrastructure.


- Launched in 2019 as part of the Rashtriya Gokul Mission.
- Aims to conserve and develop indigenous breeds of cows and buffaloes.
- Establishes breeding centers equipped with high-quality bulls for natural service and artificial insemination.
- Promotes scientific management practices and genetic improvement of indigenous livestock breeds.


- Launched in 2014 as a part of the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture.
- Aims to increase milk production and productivity of bovines through breed improvement.
- Provides financial assistance for setting up of bovine breeding centers, infrastructure development, and capacity building.


- Established under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.
- Works towards the promotion of animal welfare and prevention of cruelty to animals.
- Formulates and implements various animal welfare programs and initiatives.
- Conducts inspections, provides grants, and raises awareness about animal welfare.

These are some of the important government-funded projects and initiatives related to Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science that you should be familiar with for the UPSC exam.