The correct answer is: b) Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary.
The Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary (AH&V) is a government department under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India. It is responsible for the development and promotion of animal husbandry in India. The department has its headquarters in New Delhi and has field offices in all states and union territories of India.
The department’s mandate includes:
- Promotion of livestock production and productivity
- Prevention and control of animal diseases
- Development of animal feed and fodder resources
- Training of personnel in animal husbandry
- Extension of animal husbandry services to farmers
The department implements a number of schemes and programs for the development of animal husbandry in India. Some of the major schemes and programs implemented by the department include:
- National Dairy Development Programme (NDDP)
- National Programme for Bovine Breeding and Development (NPBBD)
- National Programme for Control and Eradication of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)
- National Programme for Control and Eradication of Brucellosis
- National Programme for Control and Eradication of Rabies
- National Programme for Development of Sheep and Goats (NPDSG)
- National Programme for Development of Poultry (NPD)
- National Programme for Development of Fisheries (NPD)
The department also provides financial assistance to farmers for the development of animal husbandry. The department provides loans and subsidies for the purchase of livestock, construction of cattle sheds, purchase of feed and fodder, and other activities related to animal husbandry.
The department also provides technical assistance to farmers. The department has a network of veterinary hospitals, dispensaries, and animal breeding centers. These institutions provide veterinary services to farmers, train veterinary personnel, and conduct research on animal husbandry.
The department also conducts extension activities. The department has a network of extension workers who provide information and advice to farmers on animal husbandry. The department also organizes training programs for farmers on animal husbandry.
The department has been playing a key role in promoting animal husbandry in Assam. The department has implemented a number of schemes and programs for the development of animal husbandry in Assam. The department has also provided financial assistance and technical assistance to farmers for the development of animal husbandry in Assam. The department has also conducted extension activities for the promotion of animal husbandry in Assam.