Question

The Animal Wellness Programme launched by the Government of India in 2017 is known as ?

1. Pashu Swaasthya Karyakram
2. Padhudhan Upachar Yojana
3. Pashudhan Sanjivani
4. Gau Upachar Yojana

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Pashudhan Sanjivani

The correct answer is Pashudhan Sanjivani.

• The Annual Wellness Programme launched by the Government of India in 2017 is known as Pashudhan Sanjivani.
• It encompasses the provision of Animal Health Cards called Nakul Swasthya Patra.
• It issues UID identification of 8.5 crores of animals in milk and also establishes a National Database for controlling the spread of animal disease.
• It keeps track of trade in livestock and its products.
• The Pashudhan Sanjivani Scheme is launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
• The Electronic Pashudhan Haat has been created under the scheme for bovine germplasm for connecting breeders and farmers of indigenous bovine breeds.
• The National Genomic Center (NGC) is also established under the scheme for enhancing milk production and indigenous breed productivity.