The correct answer is: C. Mandi and Kangra
The livestock insurance scheme was started in 2006 in the districts of Mandi and Kangra in Himachal Pradesh. The scheme is aimed at providing financial assistance to farmers in the event of death or loss of their livestock due to natural calamities or diseases. The scheme is implemented by the Animal Husbandry Department of the Himachal Pradesh government.
The scheme covers all types of livestock, including cattle, buffalo, sheep, goats, pigs, and poultry. The farmers are required to pay a premium of 2% of the value of the livestock to be insured. The government provides a subsidy of 50% on the premium.
The scheme has been successful in providing financial assistance to farmers in the event of loss of their livestock. The scheme has also helped to improve the health and productivity of livestock in the state.
The other options are incorrect because the livestock insurance scheme was not started in those districts in 2006.