Rashtriya Gokul Mission

Rashtriya Gokul Mission has been implemented for the development and conservation of indigenous bovine breeds since December 2014.
It is continued under the umbrella scheme Rashtriya Pashudhan Vikas Yojana from 2021 to 2026.

What are the objectives of the Rashtriya Gokul Mission?

To enhance the productivity of bovines and increase milk production in a sustainable manner using advanced technologies.
To propagate the use of high genetic merit bulls for breeding purposes.
To enhance Artificial insemination coverage through strengthening the breeding network and delivery of Artificial insemination services at farmers’ doorstep.
To promote indigenous cattle & buffalo rearing and conservation in a scientific and holistic manner.

17 April 2023:
- Recently, the Uttarakhand government launched the ‘A-HELP’(Accredited Agent for Health and Extension of Livestock Production) programme.
- A-HELPs will help in artificial insemination under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM).