​Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM)

​Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM)

​The Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM) is a flagship scheme of the Central Government, launched in December 2014. Its primary objective is the conservation and scientific development of indigenous bovine breeds (cattle and buffaloes) to enhance milk production and productivity.

​Key Objectives of the Scheme:​Indigenous Breed Conservation: To promote and protect high-genetic-merit indigenous breeds of India like Gir, Sahiwal, Red Sindhi, and Deoni.​Productivity Enhancement: To increase milk production using scientific breeding methods, such as Artificial Insemination (AI) and Sex-Sorted Semen.​Infrastructure: To strengthen the necessary modern infrastructure for breeding, such as Semen Stations and Embryo Transfer (IVF) labs.​Major Components and Benefits:

ComponentNature of Benefit
Gokul GramEstablishment of Integrated Centres for the scientific breeding and maintenance of indigenous cattle.
Breeding Farms/UnitsSubsidy (Grant) for starting large breeding farms or IVF technology units.
MAITRITraining and Employment generation for rural youth to provide Artificial Insemination services in villages.
Technology PromotionSupport for utilizing Sex-Sorted Semen and Embryo Transfer (IVF) technology.

Essential Documents for Application (Project-Specific):

Note: RGM primarily funds projects by institutions, Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), or large entrepreneurs, rather than individual farmers for small units. The required documents depend on the specific component of the scheme you are applying for.

No.Required Document
1Detailed Project Report (DPR) (as per scheme guidelines).
2Registration Certificate of the applicant institution/company (e.g., FPO/Cooperative Society).
3Land Documents (e.g., 7/12 extract, Lease Agreement) for the project site.
4Bank Statements (to prove financial capacity).
5Identity Proof (Aadhaar/PAN Card of the head of the institution/promoter).

Application Process in Brief:

​The application is usually processed through the State Implementing Agency (SIA) or the District Animal Husbandry Department. Applicants must submit an online application along with the DPR on the respective government portal.

For more detailed and current information, it is essential to contact your District Animal Husbandry Department or the State Livestock Development Board.

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