Important Indian Scheme · Animal Husbandry

Rashtriya Gokul Mission

A scheme for development and conservation of indigenous bovine breeds to enhance milk productivity.

Launched
December 2014
Ministry
Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Focus
Indigenous Cattle
Key Unit
Gokul Grams

Overview

Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM) was launched in December 2014 under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying for the development and conservation of indigenous bovine (cattle and buffalo) breeds. The mission aims to enhance milk production and productivity of indigenous breeds in a scientific and holistic manner, and to improve the genetic makeup of the bovine population. It supports the establishment of integrated cattle development centres called “Gokul Grams”, promotes high genetic-merit bulls, and uses modern technologies such as sex-sorted semen and IVF to improve breeds.

Key Features & Objectives

  • ✓Development and conservation of indigenous bovine breeds like Gir, Sahiwal, Red Sindhi and Tharparkar.
  • ✓Establishment of integrated cattle development centres known as Gokul Grams.
  • ✓Enhancing milk productivity through superior genetics and scientific breeding.
  • ✓Use of advanced reproductive technologies such as sex-sorted semen and IVF.
  • ✓Setting up of Gopal Ratna Awards to recognise best dairy farmers and breeders.

Key Facts at a Glance

Launch Year December 2014
Nodal Ministry Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Focus Indigenous bovine (cattle & buffalo) breeds
Key Centres Gokul Grams
Sample Breeds Gir, Sahiwal, Red Sindhi, Tharparkar
Award Gopal Ratna Award
Objective Improve milk productivity & breed conservation
📝 Exam Focus: Remember launch year (2014), focus on indigenous bovine breeds, Gokul Grams as key centres, and the nodal Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying.

Practice MCQs

Q1. Rashtriya Gokul Mission was launched in which year?
A. 2012
B. 2014 ✔
C. 2016
D. 2018
Q2. The mission mainly focuses on the development of which animals?
A. Poultry
B. Indigenous bovine breeds ✔
C. Sheep and goats
D. Fish
Q3. Integrated cattle development centres under the mission are called:
A. Gokul Grams ✔
B. Dairy Hubs
C. Pashu Kendras
D. Milk Villages
Q4. Which ministry implements the Rashtriya Gokul Mission?
A. Ministry of Agriculture
B. Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying ✔
C. Ministry of Rural Development
D. Ministry of Food Processing
Q5. Which of the following is an indigenous cattle breed promoted under the mission?
A. Jersey
B. Holstein Friesian
C. Sahiwal ✔
D. Brown Swiss