Consider the following statements about the Rashtriya Gokul Mission:

1. It is important for the upliftment of rural poor as majority of low producing indigenous animals are reared and managed by farmers with small and marginal farmers and landless labourers.
2. It was initiated to promote indigenous cattle and buffalo rearing and conservation in a scientific and holistic manner.

Which of the statements given is/are correct?

1. I only
2. II only
3. Both I and II
4. Neither I nor II

Explanation

Both statements are correct

• It was launched in 2014 for the development and conservation of Indigenous breeds through selective breeding in the breeding tract and genetic upgradation of the nondescript bovine population. Scheme is crucial for upliftment of rural poor as more than 80% low producing indigenous animals are with small and marginal farmers and landless labourers
• Implemented by: Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying.
• Implementing agencies: State Implementing Agency (SIA) viz Livestock Development Boards.
• Participating agencies: Other agencies having a role in Bovine Development like CFSPTI, CCBFs, ICAR, Universities, Colleges, NGOs, etc.

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2; Difficulty Level: Medium