The National Livestock Mission (NLM) is a program the Indian government has put in place to encourage sustainable livestock development and raise livestock output throughout the nation. The National Livestock Mission’s main goal is to increase the income of small and marginal farmers by encouraging good animal husbandry techniques, raising livestock output, and ensuring that livestock receive the right health care and nutrition.
The NLM specifically seeks to accomplish the following goals:
In order to increase the productivity and output of livestock, the mission is focused on encouraging scientific breeding, feeding, and management practices. This entails encouraging the use of high-quality animal feed and fodder and implementing contemporary animal husbandry methods in order to increase the genetic potential of animals.
Providing infrastructure, training, and support for disease control and prevention in order to assist animal health care and disease prevention: The NLM intends to strengthen the delivery system for veterinary healthcare. This covers disease surveillance, the installation of veterinary hospitals and pharmacies, and the development of the skills of veterinary professionals.
Supporting skill development and capacity building for farmers and other stakeholders is one of the goals of the mission, which aims to promote entrepreneurship in the cattle industry. This comprises training courses on managing cattle, adding value, and marketing to increase prospects for making money.
