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Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme

PYQs

2

Articles

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Momentum

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Phase IFoundation

Background

Overview

Directly impacts agricultural productivity, farmer income, rural economy, and public health (zoonotic diseases). Relevant for GS3 (Agriculture) and GS2 (Welfare Schemes).

The Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme is a central government initiative aimed at improving animal health, preventing and controlling livestock diseases, and enhancing the productivity of the livestock sector in India. It plays a crucial role in supporting farmers' livelihoods and ensuring food security.

Phase IIStatic core

Facts & tables

Key facts

Central Assistance

Provides 100% central assistance for vaccination against major diseases like FMD, Brucellosis, PPR, and Classical Swine Fever.

Mobile Veterinary Units

Supports the operation of Mobile Veterinary Units (MVUs) across states and UTs to provide doorstep veterinary services.

Comprehensive Support

Includes components for disease prevention, diagnostic laboratories, and training for veterinary professionals and para-veterinarians.

Implementing Body

Implemented by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying.

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Static syllabus anchors

TypeReference
Conceptual areaAgriculture

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Institutions & roles

BodyRole
Department of Animal Husbandry & DairyingImplements
Phase IIIExam lens

Prelims angle

Overview

Prelims angle: Factual recall

Prelims angle: Institutional roles and functions

Quick revision

  • 100% central aid for FMD, Brucellosis, PPR, CSF vaccination.
  • Supports Mobile Veterinary Units (MVUs).
  • Focus on disease prevention, diagnostics, training.
  • Aims to boost livestock health and farmer income.
  • Implemented by DAHD.

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