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ANIMAL HUSBANDRY OF
JAMMU AND KASHMIR
The state of Jammu and Kashmir provides conducive environment for
the growth of animal husbandry in the state. Animal husbandry is a
branch of agriculture concerned with the care and management of
livestock. Animal husbandry deals with the feeding, breeding, housing
and healthcare of livestock for getting maximum benefit from them.
Livestock is an integral part of the farm economy of Jammu and Kashmir. It also
provides income and employment to the weaker sections in the rural areas. As per
Economic Survey 2016-17, livestock contributes about 5.67% to the Gross State
Domestic Product (GSDP). Livestock of Jammu and Kashmir constitutes cattle,
buffalo, sheep, goats, poultry, etc. About 73% (Census 2011) of the population in the
state lives in rural areas and depends largely on the income generated by the
agricultural and animal husbandry sector. Cattle and poultry amongst all livestock
are most important for the development of rural economy.
Animals are used for transportation, meat, dairy production, hides, bones and
organic manure. Highest livestock population is found in the Jammu region followed
by Kashmir and Ladakh regions. As per Integrated Sample Survey (2011-12),
livestock population of Jammu region had demonstrated an increase of 8.40%,
Kashmir region witnessed an increase of 4.63% as livestock population but Ladakh
region had slipped by 1.44% in livestock population.
Livestock Rearing in Jammu and Kashmir
Sheep
As per the 19th Livestock Census (2012), Jammu and Kashmir is on the 5th
position with regard to sheep population in the country. Sheep provides valuable
manure for improving agricultural productivity. Their skin has high commercial
value. Fine quality of wools are found from the breed of sheep like Merino and
Remboulette. These are comparable to the best wool breeds of the world. Important
sheep breeds are Changthangi, Poonchi, Gaddi, Gurez, Karnahi and Bakerwali.
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ANIMAL HUSBANDRY OF
JAMMU AND KASHMIR
The state of Jammu and Kashmir provides conducive environment for
the growth of animal husbandry in the state. Animal husbandry is a
branch of agriculture concerned with the care and management of
livestock. Animal husbandry deals with the feeding, breeding, housing
and healthcare of livestock for getting maximum benefit from them.
Livestock is an integral part of the farm economy of Jammu and Kashmir. It also
provides income and employment to the weaker sections in the rural areas. As per
Economic Survey 2016-17, livestock contributes about 5.67% to the Gross State
Domestic Product (GSDP). Livestock of Jammu and Kashmir constitutes cattle,
buffalo, sheep, goats, poultry, etc. About 73% (Census 2011) of the population in the
state lives in rural areas and depends largely on the income generated by the
agricultural and animal husbandry sector. Cattle and poultry amongst all livestock
are most important for the development of rural economy.
Animals are used for transportation, meat, dairy production, hides, bones and
organic manure. Highest livestock population is found in the Jammu region followed
by Kashmir and Ladakh regions. As per Integrated Sample Survey (2011-12),
livestock population of Jammu region had demonstrated an increase of 8.40%,
Kashmir region witnessed an increase of 4.63% as livestock population but Ladakh
region had slipped by 1.44% in livestock population.
Livestock Rearing in Jammu and Kashmir
Sheep
As per the 19th Livestock Census (2012), Jammu and Kashmir is on the 5th
position with regard to sheep population in the country. Sheep provides valuable
manure for improving agricultural productivity. Their skin has high commercial
value. Fine quality of wools are found from the breed of sheep like Merino and
Remboulette. These are comparable to the best wool breeds of the world. Important
sheep breeds are Changthangi, Poonchi, Gaddi, Gurez, Karnahi and Bakerwali.
Goat
Pashminawool, which is a very soft, fine and warm wool is obtained from Pashmina
or Changra goats. The pastoral farming of this goat is done in Changthang area of
Ladakh around 4300 m above sea level. The State Government has taken important
steps to improve productive potential of goats.
Yak
Yaks are mainly found in Ladakh region. It provides a number of products like meat,
hide, etc. The hide is used for making leather, ropes, grain bags, tents (‘Rebo’), shoes,
sweaters, etc. Its tail hairs are used for making ceremonial fly whisks (Chauri). As
per the 19th Census livestock (2012), Jammu and Kashmir is on the 2nd position in
respect of Yak population in India.
Rabbit
Rabbit farming is an age old practice in India. Jammu and Kashmir has an ideal
environment for rabbit farming. Rabbits can be produced for meat, wool,
pharmaceutical and tourism industry. It requires a less initial investment thus
affordable for poorest section of the society. In Kashmir, there is one government
rabbit farm and few private farms. Government should take steps for setting up
rabbit farm which can create job opportunities for thousands of unemployed youth
in the state.
Other Domestic Species
Some other domestic species in the state are horses and mules, donkeys, pigs, camels,
rabbits, etc. As per the 19th Census livestock (2012), Jammu and Kashmir is on the
2nd position in respect to horses and mules population and on the 6th position in
respect to donkeys population in the country.
Dairy Development
The state of Jammu and Kashmir provides suitable environment for dairy
development. The state has registered a steady growth in milk production. The
growth is not at par with other states, like Punjab and Gujarat, which are the
pioneers in the field of dairy development. Thus, there is need for more emphasis on
the dairy development in the state.
The state has high number of local breed of cattle than Punjab but lacks in terms of
cross breed milk animals, which produce three times more milk than the local
breeds. Cattle is mainly found in Jammu and Kathua regions. Buffaloes, pigs and
camels are mainly found in Jammu region. The Jammu region has shown the
potential to increase milk production and also market the surplus milk to other
regions of the state. There is a need to improve the condition of dairy farming in all
over the state.
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ANIMAL HUSBANDRY OF
JAMMU AND KASHMIR
The state of Jammu and Kashmir provides conducive environment for
the growth of animal husbandry in the state. Animal husbandry is a
branch of agriculture concerned with the care and management of
livestock. Animal husbandry deals with the feeding, breeding, housing
and healthcare of livestock for getting maximum benefit from them.
Livestock is an integral part of the farm economy of Jammu and Kashmir. It also
provides income and employment to the weaker sections in the rural areas. As per
Economic Survey 2016-17, livestock contributes about 5.67% to the Gross State
Domestic Product (GSDP). Livestock of Jammu and Kashmir constitutes cattle,
buffalo, sheep, goats, poultry, etc. About 73% (Census 2011) of the population in the
state lives in rural areas and depends largely on the income generated by the
agricultural and animal husbandry sector. Cattle and poultry amongst all livestock
are most important for the development of rural economy.
Animals are used for transportation, meat, dairy production, hides, bones and
organic manure. Highest livestock population is found in the Jammu region followed
by Kashmir and Ladakh regions. As per Integrated Sample Survey (2011-12),
livestock population of Jammu region had demonstrated an increase of 8.40%,
Kashmir region witnessed an increase of 4.63% as livestock population but Ladakh
region had slipped by 1.44% in livestock population.
Livestock Rearing in Jammu and Kashmir
Sheep
As per the 19th Livestock Census (2012), Jammu and Kashmir is on the 5th
position with regard to sheep population in the country. Sheep provides valuable
manure for improving agricultural productivity. Their skin has high commercial
value. Fine quality of wools are found from the breed of sheep like Merino and
Remboulette. These are comparable to the best wool breeds of the world. Important
sheep breeds are Changthangi, Poonchi, Gaddi, Gurez, Karnahi and Bakerwali.
Goat
Pashminawool, which is a very soft, fine and warm wool is obtained from Pashmina
or Changra goats. The pastoral farming of this goat is done in Changthang area of
Ladakh around 4300 m above sea level. The State Government has taken important
steps to improve productive potential of goats.
Yak
Yaks are mainly found in Ladakh region. It provides a number of products like meat,
hide, etc. The hide is used for making leather, ropes, grain bags, tents (‘Rebo’), shoes,
sweaters, etc. Its tail hairs are used for making ceremonial fly whisks (Chauri). As
per the 19th Census livestock (2012), Jammu and Kashmir is on the 2nd position in
respect of Yak population in India.
Rabbit
Rabbit farming is an age old practice in India. Jammu and Kashmir has an ideal
environment for rabbit farming. Rabbits can be produced for meat, wool,
pharmaceutical and tourism industry. It requires a less initial investment thus
affordable for poorest section of the society. In Kashmir, there is one government
rabbit farm and few private farms. Government should take steps for setting up
rabbit farm which can create job opportunities for thousands of unemployed youth
in the state.
Other Domestic Species
Some other domestic species in the state are horses and mules, donkeys, pigs, camels,
rabbits, etc. As per the 19th Census livestock (2012), Jammu and Kashmir is on the
2nd position in respect to horses and mules population and on the 6th position in
respect to donkeys population in the country.
Dairy Development
The state of Jammu and Kashmir provides suitable environment for dairy
development. The state has registered a steady growth in milk production. The
growth is not at par with other states, like Punjab and Gujarat, which are the
pioneers in the field of dairy development. Thus, there is need for more emphasis on
the dairy development in the state.
The state has high number of local breed of cattle than Punjab but lacks in terms of
cross breed milk animals, which produce three times more milk than the local
breeds. Cattle is mainly found in Jammu and Kathua regions. Buffaloes, pigs and
camels are mainly found in Jammu region. The Jammu region has shown the
potential to increase milk production and also market the surplus milk to other
regions of the state. There is a need to improve the condition of dairy farming in all
over the state.
For this the State Government should:
n
provide nutritious feed and fodder for animals, timely institutional credits, timely
veterinary care to the small dairy farmers.
n
establish more milk societies in the state.
n
provide advanced dairy technologies according to the socio-economic size and
agro-climatic conditions of the region, size of dairy farm, market approach of the
farmers and so on.
Poultry Development
There has been a tremendous growth in the poultry industry both in the government
and private sectors of the state. Poultry farming has given employment to a number
of people and raised the economic status of poor farmers. Some important poultry
farms are located in Srinagar, Pulwama, Kupwara, Baramulla, Budgam, Anantnag,
Leh and Kargil districts. There are some Poultry projects in the state, one each at
Hariparbath-(Srinagar) and Mattan-(Anantnag), one Broiler Project at Hariparbath
and one Duck Breeding Farm at Sumbal under Integrated Poultry Development
Programme.There objectives are:
n
Production of quality day old chicks at the project for sale to poultry farmers.
n
Supply of chicks to various poultry organisations in the Kashmir Division for further
distribution among the progressive farmers after attaining the age of 2-3 months.
n
Providing necessary inputs and training to the progressive farmers for setting up of
broiler units.
n
Providing marketing support to the poultry farmers for sale of poultry birds.
Fisheries Sector
Fisheries sector has been recognised as a powerful income and employment avenue
for the state. Fisheries in Jammu and Kashmir has tremendous potential to grow
exponentially as the state is bestowed with a network of both cold and warm water
streams, perennial rivers, lakes, reservoirs, etc.
All the three regions of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh offers potential for promotion
of different varieties of fishes. The brackish water fisheries resources are required to
be exploited in the state to boost employment generation. There is a big gap
between the demand and supply of fish. Fish is a valuable element of diet of the
local people throughout the year. There is also a demand for fish from the defence
personnel and tourists. There are about 1248 lakes including water bodies which
give an indication of the potential for Fisheries sector in the state.
Fish farming has been successfully introduced in the private sector and under
various state and centrally sponsored schemes,viz, the Prime Minister’s package,
Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY), National Mission for Protein Supplement
(NMPS), a total of 1237 fish ponds/trout units have been established to provide
employment opportunities.
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ANIMAL HUSBANDRY OF
JAMMU AND KASHMIR
The state of Jammu and Kashmir provides conducive environment for
the growth of animal husbandry in the state. Animal husbandry is a
branch of agriculture concerned with the care and management of
livestock. Animal husbandry deals with the feeding, breeding, housing
and healthcare of livestock for getting maximum benefit from them.
Livestock is an integral part of the farm economy of Jammu and Kashmir. It also
provides income and employment to the weaker sections in the rural areas. As per
Economic Survey 2016-17, livestock contributes about 5.67% to the Gross State
Domestic Product (GSDP). Livestock of Jammu and Kashmir constitutes cattle,
buffalo, sheep, goats, poultry, etc. About 73% (Census 2011) of the population in the
state lives in rural areas and depends largely on the income generated by the
agricultural and animal husbandry sector. Cattle and poultry amongst all livestock
are most important for the development of rural economy.
Animals are used for transportation, meat, dairy production, hides, bones and
organic manure. Highest livestock population is found in the Jammu region followed
by Kashmir and Ladakh regions. As per Integrated Sample Survey (2011-12),
livestock population of Jammu region had demonstrated an increase of 8.40%,
Kashmir region witnessed an increase of 4.63% as livestock population but Ladakh
region had slipped by 1.44% in livestock population.
Livestock Rearing in Jammu and Kashmir
Sheep
As per the 19th Livestock Census (2012), Jammu and Kashmir is on the 5th
position with regard to sheep population in the country. Sheep provides valuable
manure for improving agricultural productivity. Their skin has high commercial
value. Fine quality of wools are found from the breed of sheep like Merino and
Remboulette. These are comparable to the best wool breeds of the world. Important
sheep breeds are Changthangi, Poonchi, Gaddi, Gurez, Karnahi and Bakerwali.
Goat
Pashminawool, which is a very soft, fine and warm wool is obtained from Pashmina
or Changra goats. The pastoral farming of this goat is done in Changthang area of
Ladakh around 4300 m above sea level. The State Government has taken important
steps to improve productive potential of goats.
Yak
Yaks are mainly found in Ladakh region. It provides a number of products like meat,
hide, etc. The hide is used for making leather, ropes, grain bags, tents (‘Rebo’), shoes,
sweaters, etc. Its tail hairs are used for making ceremonial fly whisks (Chauri). As
per the 19th Census livestock (2012), Jammu and Kashmir is on the 2nd position in
respect of Yak population in India.
Rabbit
Rabbit farming is an age old practice in India. Jammu and Kashmir has an ideal
environment for rabbit farming. Rabbits can be produced for meat, wool,
pharmaceutical and tourism industry. It requires a less initial investment thus
affordable for poorest section of the society. In Kashmir, there is one government
rabbit farm and few private farms. Government should take steps for setting up
rabbit farm which can create job opportunities for thousands of unemployed youth
in the state.
Other Domestic Species
Some other domestic species in the state are horses and mules, donkeys, pigs, camels,
rabbits, etc. As per the 19th Census livestock (2012), Jammu and Kashmir is on the
2nd position in respect to horses and mules population and on the 6th position in
respect to donkeys population in the country.
Dairy Development
The state of Jammu and Kashmir provides suitable environment for dairy
development. The state has registered a steady growth in milk production. The
growth is not at par with other states, like Punjab and Gujarat, which are the
pioneers in the field of dairy development. Thus, there is need for more emphasis on
the dairy development in the state.
The state has high number of local breed of cattle than Punjab but lacks in terms of
cross breed milk animals, which produce three times more milk than the local
breeds. Cattle is mainly found in Jammu and Kathua regions. Buffaloes, pigs and
camels are mainly found in Jammu region. The Jammu region has shown the
potential to increase milk production and also market the surplus milk to other
regions of the state. There is a need to improve the condition of dairy farming in all
over the state.
For this the State Government should:
n
provide nutritious feed and fodder for animals, timely institutional credits, timely
veterinary care to the small dairy farmers.
n
establish more milk societies in the state.
n
provide advanced dairy technologies according to the socio-economic size and
agro-climatic conditions of the region, size of dairy farm, market approach of the
farmers and so on.
Poultry Development
There has been a tremendous growth in the poultry industry both in the government
and private sectors of the state. Poultry farming has given employment to a number
of people and raised the economic status of poor farmers. Some important poultry
farms are located in Srinagar, Pulwama, Kupwara, Baramulla, Budgam, Anantnag,
Leh and Kargil districts. There are some Poultry projects in the state, one each at
Hariparbath-(Srinagar) and Mattan-(Anantnag), one Broiler Project at Hariparbath
and one Duck Breeding Farm at Sumbal under Integrated Poultry Development
Programme.There objectives are:
n
Production of quality day old chicks at the project for sale to poultry farmers.
n
Supply of chicks to various poultry organisations in the Kashmir Division for further
distribution among the progressive farmers after attaining the age of 2-3 months.
n
Providing necessary inputs and training to the progressive farmers for setting up of
broiler units.
n
Providing marketing support to the poultry farmers for sale of poultry birds.
Fisheries Sector
Fisheries sector has been recognised as a powerful income and employment avenue
for the state. Fisheries in Jammu and Kashmir has tremendous potential to grow
exponentially as the state is bestowed with a network of both cold and warm water
streams, perennial rivers, lakes, reservoirs, etc.
All the three regions of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh offers potential for promotion
of different varieties of fishes. The brackish water fisheries resources are required to
be exploited in the state to boost employment generation. There is a big gap
between the demand and supply of fish. Fish is a valuable element of diet of the
local people throughout the year. There is also a demand for fish from the defence
personnel and tourists. There are about 1248 lakes including water bodies which
give an indication of the potential for Fisheries sector in the state.
Fish farming has been successfully introduced in the private sector and under
various state and centrally sponsored schemes,viz, the Prime Minister’s package,
Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY), National Mission for Protein Supplement
(NMPS), a total of 1237 fish ponds/trout units have been established to provide
employment opportunities.
The State Government established reservoir fisheries, recreational fisheries,
wholesale fish market and retail fish antlets to encourage fish farming. Moreover,
two centrally sponsored schemes for welfare of fishermen are in operation in the
state.
Departments for Development of Animal Husbandry
Jammu and Kashmir Animal Husbandry Department
There are two departments of Animal Husbandry in Jammu and Kashmir, one is for
Jammu and the other is for Kashmir. The Kashmir Animal Husbandry Department
was established in the year 1927 by the then Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir.
After 1947, with the strong demand of the development of animal husbandry,
agriculture and allied sectors, the Civil Veterinary Department got transformed into
the Animal Husbandry Department of Kashmir. The Jammu Animal Husbandry
Department was established in 1982 by the State Government. The main objectives
of the department are to improve the livestock of the state and socio-economic
upliftment of the poor farmers.
Department of Animal and Sheep Husbandry, Jammu and Kashmir
The department of Animal and Sheep Husbandry of Jammu and Kashmir plays a
very important role for the overall development of the livestock of the state.Some
functions of the department are:
n
It monitors overall matters relating to production, protection and improvement of
livestock, dairy and poultry of the state.
n
It implements and evaluates the Central Acts, Schemes and Developmental
Programmes in the state.
n
It also ensures financial and administrative regulations of the state in respect of
implement various central and state plan schemes regarding livestock.
Major Schemes/Programmes of Animal Husbandry
Important schemes and programmes of animal husbandry in Jammu and Kashmir are
discussed below:
FrozenSemenProject In 1980, the Frozen Semen Project at Ranbirgarh was started
under Indo-Danish programme. The Danish Government provided the required
equipments for production and processing of Frozen Semen. The Frozen Semen
Project is catering to the centres in Kashmir valley, Kargil and Ladakh districts.
The objectives of this project are as follows:
n
Increasing milk production of individual cows.
n
To implement cattle breeding policy in the state.
n
To produce and distribute the graded quality germplasm in order to genetically
upgrade the local cattle breeds.
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ANIMAL HUSBANDRY OF
JAMMU AND KASHMIR
The state of Jammu and Kashmir provides conducive environment for
the growth of animal husbandry in the state. Animal husbandry is a
branch of agriculture concerned with the care and management of
livestock. Animal husbandry deals with the feeding, breeding, housing
and healthcare of livestock for getting maximum benefit from them.
Livestock is an integral part of the farm economy of Jammu and Kashmir. It also
provides income and employment to the weaker sections in the rural areas. As per
Economic Survey 2016-17, livestock contributes about 5.67% to the Gross State
Domestic Product (GSDP). Livestock of Jammu and Kashmir constitutes cattle,
buffalo, sheep, goats, poultry, etc. About 73% (Census 2011) of the population in the
state lives in rural areas and depends largely on the income generated by the
agricultural and animal husbandry sector. Cattle and poultry amongst all livestock
are most important for the development of rural economy.
Animals are used for transportation, meat, dairy production, hides, bones and
organic manure. Highest livestock population is found in the Jammu region followed
by Kashmir and Ladakh regions. As per Integrated Sample Survey (2011-12),
livestock population of Jammu region had demonstrated an increase of 8.40%,
Kashmir region witnessed an increase of 4.63% as livestock population but Ladakh
region had slipped by 1.44% in livestock population.
Livestock Rearing in Jammu and Kashmir
Sheep
As per the 19th Livestock Census (2012), Jammu and Kashmir is on the 5th
position with regard to sheep population in the country. Sheep provides valuable
manure for improving agricultural productivity. Their skin has high commercial
value. Fine quality of wools are found from the breed of sheep like Merino and
Remboulette. These are comparable to the best wool breeds of the world. Important
sheep breeds are Changthangi, Poonchi, Gaddi, Gurez, Karnahi and Bakerwali.
Goat
Pashminawool, which is a very soft, fine and warm wool is obtained from Pashmina
or Changra goats. The pastoral farming of this goat is done in Changthang area of
Ladakh around 4300 m above sea level. The State Government has taken important
steps to improve productive potential of goats.
Yak
Yaks are mainly found in Ladakh region. It provides a number of products like meat,
hide, etc. The hide is used for making leather, ropes, grain bags, tents (‘Rebo’), shoes,
sweaters, etc. Its tail hairs are used for making ceremonial fly whisks (Chauri). As
per the 19th Census livestock (2012), Jammu and Kashmir is on the 2nd position in
respect of Yak population in India.
Rabbit
Rabbit farming is an age old practice in India. Jammu and Kashmir has an ideal
environment for rabbit farming. Rabbits can be produced for meat, wool,
pharmaceutical and tourism industry. It requires a less initial investment thus
affordable for poorest section of the society. In Kashmir, there is one government
rabbit farm and few private farms. Government should take steps for setting up
rabbit farm which can create job opportunities for thousands of unemployed youth
in the state.
Other Domestic Species
Some other domestic species in the state are horses and mules, donkeys, pigs, camels,
rabbits, etc. As per the 19th Census livestock (2012), Jammu and Kashmir is on the
2nd position in respect to horses and mules population and on the 6th position in
respect to donkeys population in the country.
Dairy Development
The state of Jammu and Kashmir provides suitable environment for dairy
development. The state has registered a steady growth in milk production. The
growth is not at par with other states, like Punjab and Gujarat, which are the
pioneers in the field of dairy development. Thus, there is need for more emphasis on
the dairy development in the state.
The state has high number of local breed of cattle than Punjab but lacks in terms of
cross breed milk animals, which produce three times more milk than the local
breeds. Cattle is mainly found in Jammu and Kathua regions. Buffaloes, pigs and
camels are mainly found in Jammu region. The Jammu region has shown the
potential to increase milk production and also market the surplus milk to other
regions of the state. There is a need to improve the condition of dairy farming in all
over the state.
For this the State Government should:
n
provide nutritious feed and fodder for animals, timely institutional credits, timely
veterinary care to the small dairy farmers.
n
establish more milk societies in the state.
n
provide advanced dairy technologies according to the socio-economic size and
agro-climatic conditions of the region, size of dairy farm, market approach of the
farmers and so on.
Poultry Development
There has been a tremendous growth in the poultry industry both in the government
and private sectors of the state. Poultry farming has given employment to a number
of people and raised the economic status of poor farmers. Some important poultry
farms are located in Srinagar, Pulwama, Kupwara, Baramulla, Budgam, Anantnag,
Leh and Kargil districts. There are some Poultry projects in the state, one each at
Hariparbath-(Srinagar) and Mattan-(Anantnag), one Broiler Project at Hariparbath
and one Duck Breeding Farm at Sumbal under Integrated Poultry Development
Programme.There objectives are:
n
Production of quality day old chicks at the project for sale to poultry farmers.
n
Supply of chicks to various poultry organisations in the Kashmir Division for further
distribution among the progressive farmers after attaining the age of 2-3 months.
n
Providing necessary inputs and training to the progressive farmers for setting up of
broiler units.
n
Providing marketing support to the poultry farmers for sale of poultry birds.
Fisheries Sector
Fisheries sector has been recognised as a powerful income and employment avenue
for the state. Fisheries in Jammu and Kashmir has tremendous potential to grow
exponentially as the state is bestowed with a network of both cold and warm water
streams, perennial rivers, lakes, reservoirs, etc.
All the three regions of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh offers potential for promotion
of different varieties of fishes. The brackish water fisheries resources are required to
be exploited in the state to boost employment generation. There is a big gap
between the demand and supply of fish. Fish is a valuable element of diet of the
local people throughout the year. There is also a demand for fish from the defence
personnel and tourists. There are about 1248 lakes including water bodies which
give an indication of the potential for Fisheries sector in the state.
Fish farming has been successfully introduced in the private sector and under
various state and centrally sponsored schemes,viz, the Prime Minister’s package,
Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY), National Mission for Protein Supplement
(NMPS), a total of 1237 fish ponds/trout units have been established to provide
employment opportunities.
The State Government established reservoir fisheries, recreational fisheries,
wholesale fish market and retail fish antlets to encourage fish farming. Moreover,
two centrally sponsored schemes for welfare of fishermen are in operation in the
state.
Departments for Development of Animal Husbandry
Jammu and Kashmir Animal Husbandry Department
There are two departments of Animal Husbandry in Jammu and Kashmir, one is for
Jammu and the other is for Kashmir. The Kashmir Animal Husbandry Department
was established in the year 1927 by the then Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir.
After 1947, with the strong demand of the development of animal husbandry,
agriculture and allied sectors, the Civil Veterinary Department got transformed into
the Animal Husbandry Department of Kashmir. The Jammu Animal Husbandry
Department was established in 1982 by the State Government. The main objectives
of the department are to improve the livestock of the state and socio-economic
upliftment of the poor farmers.
Department of Animal and Sheep Husbandry, Jammu and Kashmir
The department of Animal and Sheep Husbandry of Jammu and Kashmir plays a
very important role for the overall development of the livestock of the state.Some
functions of the department are:
n
It monitors overall matters relating to production, protection and improvement of
livestock, dairy and poultry of the state.
n
It implements and evaluates the Central Acts, Schemes and Developmental
Programmes in the state.
n
It also ensures financial and administrative regulations of the state in respect of
implement various central and state plan schemes regarding livestock.
Major Schemes/Programmes of Animal Husbandry
Important schemes and programmes of animal husbandry in Jammu and Kashmir are
discussed below:
FrozenSemenProject In 1980, the Frozen Semen Project at Ranbirgarh was started
under Indo-Danish programme. The Danish Government provided the required
equipments for production and processing of Frozen Semen. The Frozen Semen
Project is catering to the centres in Kashmir valley, Kargil and Ladakh districts.
The objectives of this project are as follows:
n
Increasing milk production of individual cows.
n
To implement cattle breeding policy in the state.
n
To produce and distribute the graded quality germplasm in order to genetically
upgrade the local cattle breeds.
EstablishmentandStrengtheningofVeterinaryHospitalsandDispensaries(ESVHD)
Establishment of new hospitals and dispensaries of the department is taken up
under the scheme for strengthening the infrastructure for providing proper and
timely healthcare to the sheep and goat production in Jammu and Kashmir.
IntegratedSampleSurvey(ISS) The scheme is funded by Department of Animal
Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, Government of India on 100% central share.
This scheme has been taken up by Sheep Husbandry Department, Jammu in Pooch,
Rajouri, Udhampur and Reasi district of Jammu division. The State Government
took some initiative by taking the new steps like
n
Mini-sheep farms are established in different districts of Jammu division.
n
Genetic improvement and construction of existing labs.
n
Strengthening of government farms by way of land development.
n
Improvement of goat in Private Sector for Mutton and Milch.
LivestockHealthAndDiseaseControl It is a centrally sponsored scheme which is
being implemented since 10th Five Year Plan (2002-07). It has been revised in
August 2010 and during 12th Five Year Plan. During 2015-16, the scheme has been
categorised under state plan as ‘Veterinary Services and Animal Health’. Later, it
merged with scheme ‘Rashtriya Pashudhan Vikas Yojana’ as ‘Veterinary Services’.
NationalLivestockMission This mission was launched in the year 2014-15 by the
Central Government. It aims to improve livestock production systems both
quantitatively and qualitatively and also enhance capacity building of all stakeholders
of livestock economy. NLM is being implemented in all the states of India. This
scheme mainly covers development of poultry, fodder, skill development and
employment generation components.