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Which one of the following is not a specified Sub-Mission of the National Livestock Mission?
1. Livestock development
2. Pig development in north-western region
3. Fodder and feed development
4. Skill development, technology transfer and extension

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Correct Answer - Option 2 : Pig development in north-western region

The correct answer is Pig development in the north-western region.

  • National Livestock Mission (NLM)
    • It was launched in the 2014-15 financial year and seeks to ensure quantitative and qualitative improvement in livestock production systems and capacity building of all stakeholders.
    • The scheme is being implemented as a sub-scheme of White Revolution - Rashtriya Pashudhan Vikas Yojana from April 2019.
    • The mission is organized into the following four Sub - Missions:
    • Sub -Mission on Livestock Development.
    • Sub - Mission on Pig Development in North-Eastern Region. Hence, Option 2 is correct.
    • Sub - Mission on Feed and Fodder Development.
    • Sub -Mission on Skill Development, Technology Transfer, and Extension.

  • Animal Husbandry in India:
    • A large number of farmers depend upon animal husbandry for their livelihood. It supports the livelihood of almost 55% of the rural population.
    • As per the Economic Survey-2021, the contribution of Livestock in total agriculture and allied sector Gross Value Added (at Constant Prices) has increased from 24.32% (2014-15) to 28.63% (2018-19).
    • India is the highest livestock owner in the world.
    • As per the 20th Livestock Census, the total Livestock population is 535.78 million in the country showing an increase of 4.6% over Livestock Census-2012.

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