The National Livestock Mission (NLM) was launched in 2014-15. It is a centrally sponsored scheme with a total outlay of Rs. 86,000 crore for the period 2014-15 to 2018-19. The objective of the NLM is to improve the productivity and profitability of livestock farming, and to ensure food and nutritional security for the people of India.
The NLM is implemented through a convergence approach, involving the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, the Ministry of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, and other relevant ministries and departments. The scheme is being implemented in all the states and union territories of India.
The NLM has four components:
- Component-I: Production Enhancement
- Component-II: Productivity Enhancement
- Component-III: Profitability Enhancement
- Component-IV: Infrastructure Development
Component-I focuses on increasing the production of livestock products, such as milk, meat, eggs, and wool. Component-II focuses on improving the productivity of livestock, through measures such as better breeding, feeding, and management practices. Component-III focuses on increasing the profitability of livestock farming, through measures such as providing financial assistance to farmers, marketing support, and value addition. Component-IV focuses on developing infrastructure for livestock production, such as cold storage facilities, slaughter houses, and veterinary hospitals.
The NLM is expected to have a significant impact on the livestock sector in India. It is expected to increase the production of livestock products, improve the productivity of livestock, increase the profitability of livestock farming, and develop infrastructure for livestock production. The NLM is expected to benefit millions of farmers and livestock owners in India.
The following are the four options for the question “National Livestock Mission came in which year?”:
- A. 2001 – 2002
- B. 2005 – 2006
- C. 2010 – 2011
- D. 2014 – 2015
The correct answer is D. 2014 – 2015.
Option A is incorrect because the National Livestock Mission was launched in 2014-15, not in 2001-2002.
Option B is incorrect because the National Livestock Mission was launched in 2014-15, not in 2005-2006.
Option C is incorrect because the National Livestock Mission was launched in 2014-15, not in 2010-2011.