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Fisheries Ministry designates CMFRI as Centre of Excellence for seaweed cultivation
15-Sep-2024 - 0 Comments.
The Department of Fisheries under the Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has designated the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) as a Centre of Excellence for seaweed cultivation.
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Livestock sector plays a critical role in India's economy and food security, says Gujarat agri minister
23-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.
The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD), Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India, along with the states of Gujarat conducted a “Regional Training Workshop on the 21st Livestock Census Software (Mobile & Web Application/Dashboard) and Breeds for State and District Nodal Officers (SNO/DNO).”
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State to start awareness on scientific diet among dairy farmers, says Chinchurani
22-Jun-2024 - 0 Comments.
Kerala state government will soon start an awareness campaign on scientific diet for cows among dairy farmers to ensure the cattle are fed properly and kept in fine fettle, said Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Minister Mrs J Chinchurani.
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Kerala minister Chinchurani gives away dairy awards
11-Mar-2024 - 0 Comments.
Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Mrs J Chinchurani today gave away the awards for the Best Dairy Cooperative Societies and Best Dairy Farmers, instituted by Thiruvananthapuram Regional Co-operative Milk Producers Union (TRCMPU) of Milma, here.
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Govt committed to support traditional fishermen for deep-sea fishing: Dr L Murugan
22-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.
In a significant move to boost India’s fisheries production, Dr L Murugan, Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Govt of India, has affirmed the Central government’s unwavering commitment to support traditional fishermen in their transition to deep-sea fishing.
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Comprehensive insurance scheme for dairy farmers to be revived soon: Kerala minister
05-Jul-2023 - 0 Comments.
The comprehensive insurance scheme for dairy farmers, Ksheera Santhwanam, will be revived soon with the state government giving approval for it, Kerala minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Smt J Chinchurani said recently.
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Parshottam Rupala launches animal pandemic preparedness initiatives, World Bank-funded livestock support heallth system
18-Apr-2023 - 0 Comments.
Union Minister for Fisheries , Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Parshottam Rupala today launched the Animal Pandemic Preparedness Initiative and World Bank-funded Animal Health System Support for One Health to enhance India's preparedness and response to potential animal pandemics, in line with the One Health approach.
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Kerala Minister launches Milma Food Truck at KSRTC Kollam depot
26-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.
Milma rolled out a food truck in the city today, with Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Mrs J. Chinchurani inaugurating the facility that serves snacks and refreshments in a refashioned bus of the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC).
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Comprehensive insurance plan for cattle on cards, says Kerala Minister
25-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.
Implementation of a comprehensive cattle insurance scheme is under active consideration of the state government to offset the cost suffered by dairy farmers due to the incidence of various bovine diseases, Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Mrs J Chinchurani said.
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Meghalaya government boost to livestock industry will create employment in the state
11-Jan-2023 - 0 Comments.
India is one of the world's top producers of products related to animal husbandry and livestock. In India, dietary habits have changed as a result of changing lifestyles and increasing per capita income. An increase in demand for livestock products is being caused by rising consumption of milk, meat, and eggs.
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TechEagle transports the world's first vaccine via Drone for animal husbandry department in Arunachal Pradesh
22-Nov-2022 - 0 Comments.
TechEagle, a leading drone delivery startup that offers world-class end to end drone delivery solutions has transported the world's first vaccine delivery for Animal Husbandry in Arunachal Pradesh in collaboration with the Department of Animal Husbandry, Govt of Arunachal Pradesh to strengthen the supply chain for Animal Husbandry by providing safe, secured and faster delivery of various Animal Husbandry related items starting from Lower Dibang valley.
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Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying launches One Health pilot project in Karnataka
29-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.
Bengaluru witnessed the launch of ‘Orientation & Launch of One Health Pilot in Karnataka’ by Atul Chaturvedi, Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying on 28 June 2022.
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Prompt Innovations wins animal husbandry startup grand challenge 2.0
20-Jun-2022 - 0 Comments.
Adding another feather to its cap, Ahmedabad-based Prompt Innovations, a leading an innovative start-up in the field of energy efficient and sustainable cooling solutions, has been declared as one of the winners of the Animal Husbandry Startup Grand Challenge 2.0.
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Department of Animal Husbandry launches ‘One Health’ pilot project in Uttarakhand
11-Apr-2022 - 0 Comments.
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), Government of India has launched a pilot project in the state of Uttarakhand to implement the One Health Framework by One Health Support Unit.
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Aqgromalin raises USD 5.25m to resolve animal protein supply chain issues
01-Feb-2022 - 0 Comments.
Aqgromalin, an agritech startup focused on animal husbandry and aquaculture, raised USD 5.25 million in funding in a round led by Sequoia India's Surge, Omnivore Partners India, and Zephyr Peacock India.
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Stellapps wins National Startup Award 2021 in animal husbandry sector
22-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
Stellapps Technologies won the National Startup Award 2021 by #StartupIndia in the Animal Husbandry sector for its effort in digitizing the dairy sector in India.
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Discourage sale of milk from outside, promote domestic output: Minister Chinchurani
05-Jan-2022 - 0 Comments.
Kerala Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development, J Chinchurani today called for concerted efforts to ensure that the state’s demand for milk is entirely met by the domestic output and discourage sale of milk coming from outside as the state is poised to achieve a record in milk production.
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DAHD, MoFPI sign MoU to achieve sustainable development for rural poor
27-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
Department of Animal husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) and Ministry of Food Processing Industry(MoFPI) signed an MoU for extension of benefits to Dairy Entrepreneurs/ Dairy industries through a convergence of various schemes.
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Kerala government plans to bring bill for ensuring cattle feed, say Chinchurani
04-Oct-2021 - 0 Comments.
Kerala Government has plans to bring in legislation to ensure the quality of cattle feed sold in the state with in-built regulatory mechanisms, Minister for Animal Husbandry & Dairy Development Mrs J Chinchurani said recently.
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Seaweed Farming Entrepreneurship by Cooperatives booklet released
25-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.
A booklet providing an overview of the challenges and opportunities in the ‘Seaweed Farming Entrepreneurship by Cooperatives’ was released here on Tuesday by Parshottam Rupala, Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India at an event in the presence of Sundeep Kumar Nayak, Managing Director, NCDC and Jatindra Nath Swain, Secretary, Department of Fisheries, Government of India.
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National Fisheries signs MoU with PNB to extend financial assistance
06-Aug-2021 - 0 Comments.
National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) under Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India has entered into an MoU with Punjab National Bank, the premier Bank in the country, to extend financial assistance through the Bank.
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Animal Husbandry, Dairying Schemes, Special livestock package gets revising, realigning approval from cabinet
15-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has approved the implementation of a special livestock sector package consisting of several activities by revising and realigning various components of the Government of India's schemes for the next 5 years starting from 2021-22.
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Fisheries minister launches the online course mobile app Matsya Setu for fish farmers
06-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister for fisheries, animal husbandry and dairying, Giriraj Singh has launched the online course mobile app Matsya Setu.
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PHDCCI recommends animal husbandry department for early adoption of BIS Specification in pet food
05-Jul-2021 - 0 Comments.
The PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PHDCCI), a industry body on behalf of its members has written to Department of Animal Husbandry for it intervention on the current issues being faced by entire Pet Food Industry on account of pending notification of the revised Animal Health Certificate conditions.
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APEDA organizes webinar to commemorate the World Milk Day
03-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) in association with the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (MFAHD) organized a webinar cum interactive session on the prospects of harnessing the full potential of dairy products exports from the country on the occasion of World Milk Day.
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To make Goa self sufficient in agriculture, state announces Brand Goa venture
03-Dec-2020 - 0 Comments.
Goa Chief Minister, Dr Promod Sawant conducted a series of meetings with ICAR-CCARI and officials of State Government to prepare a roadmap for execution of strategies for improving production, productivity, value chain, mechanisation in agriculture, animal husbandry and fisheries sector of Goa State.
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‘Goal is to double the Fish Exports in the next 3 to 4 years’, says Modi
10-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched PM Matsya Sampada Yojana, e-Gopala App & several initiatives linked to studies and research in fisheries production, dairy, animal husbandry and agriculture in Bihar through video conferencing.
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Milk production is expected to touch 330 million tons by 2024, says dairy minister
16-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister for animal husbandry and dairying Giriraj Singh today while launching the implementation guidelines for Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) worth INR 15,000 crore said by 2024, country's milk production is expected to touch 330 million tonnes.
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Fish Cryobanks to be set up in different parts of the country, says Giriraj Singh
11-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
On the occasion of National Fish Farmers Day, Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Giriraj Singh announced that government has decided to set up many fish cryobanks in the country.
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Fisheries minister launches the first edition of the fisheries, aquaculture newsletter ‘Matsya Sampada’
01-Jul-2020 - 0 Comments.
Indian minister for fisheries, animal husbandry and dairying, Giriraj Singh launched the first edition of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Newsletter ‘MATSYA SAMPADA'
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India to track over 57 crore animals with unique ID over next 18 months
29-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
In order to track animals parentage, breed & productivity, India will be using new technologies to track over 57 crore animals in the country in the nest 18 months, Animal Husbandry & Dairying secretary Atul Chaturvedi said.
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Cabinet approves setting up Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund
26-Jun-2020 - 0 Comments.
In pursuance of ensuring growth in several sectors, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved setting up of Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) worth INR 15000 crore.
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India clears MoU with Denmark in animal husbandry, dairying
27-Jun-2018 - 0 Comments.
The Indian cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Denmark for cooperation in the fields of Animal Husbandry and Dairying. The MoU was signed on 16 April 2018.
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CLFMA lauds agri infra focused 2018-19 budget announcement
05-Feb-2018 - 0 Comments.
CLFMA of India, the apex association representing the animal protein sector in India commends the government’s initiative to set up infrastructure funds for agriculture, animal husbandry and fisheries
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Indian agri minister addresses farmers issues at 50th CLFMA meet
15-Sep-2017 - 0 Comments.
Indian Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shri Radha Mohan Singh addressed a gathering at a seminar on Role of Animal Husbandry in Doubling Farmers’ Income, organised by Compound Livestock Feed Manufacturers Association (CLFMA) on September 15, 2017, in Mumbai.
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Our Country is the largest producer of milk in the world, declares Indian agri minister
01-Jun-2017 - 0 Comments.
Indian Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Radha Mohan Singh said that the Government of India has undertaken several new initiatives in the field of animal husbandry in Gujarat.
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Quality Mark Award Scheme for Dairy Cooperatives initiated by NDDB
21-Apr-2017 - 0 Comments.
As part of the innovative initiatives under the “White Revolution” umbrella Schemes, the Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries has supported the National Dairy Development Board(NDDB) developed initiative of “Quality Mark” Award Scheme for dairy Cooperatives to promote and encourage enhancement of safety, quality and hygiene of milk and milk products manufactured by dairy cooperatives.
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First SAARC Epidemiology Networking Forum meeting held in New Delhi
03-Mar-2017 - 0 Comments.
The First SAARC Epidemiology Networking Forum Meeting was jointly organized by the Government of India (Division of Livestock Health, Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries (DAHDF), Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare), the SAARC Secretariat and FAO through CCS National Institute of Animal Health (CCS NIAH) during February 27-28, 2017 at NASC Complex, New Delhi.
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Avian Influenza virus hits Odisha's Khordha district
27-Dec-2016 - 0 Comments.
The Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fishries, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has informed the Government of Odisha regarding the confirmation of H5 N1 strain of Avian Influenza virus in village Keranga of District Khordha of Odisha.
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Birdflu hits Kerala, minister orders culling of 100,000 ducks
02-Nov-2016 - 0 Comments.
Kerala Animal Husbandry Minister K Raju has today ordered culling of 100,000 ducks which were reported to be affected with avian influenza (H5N1 virus)
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India forms committee for monitoring bird flu
26-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
Looking at an increase in bird flu cases in the country, Indian government today constituted a Committee headed by Joint Commissioner, Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairy and Fisheries (DADF) to maintain constant vigil on the situation arising out of avian influenza (H5N8).
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India confirms new bird flu virus subtype H5N8
21-Oct-2016 - 0 Comments.
Indian ministry of agricultures' Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries (ADF) have confirmed that a new bird flu virus subtype H5N8.
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India declares itself free from bird flu
14-Sep-2016 - 0 Comments.
India's Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries in the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers welfare has declared India free from Avian Influenza (H5N1) from September 5, 2016.
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Animal husbandry secretary reviews production, quality control of veterinary biological in India
16-Aug-2016 - 0 Comments.
Secretary, Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, Indian Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Devendra Chaudhry has reviewed the progress on the resolutions and recommendations made in the one-day brainstorming workshop on developing a dynamic road map for harmonization of production and quality control of veterinary biological in India in a meeting held in New Delhi.
