Fifty years ago, India launched a new strategy for goat breeding to boost rural economy.
This archival piece from August 3, 1976, reports on a new goat breeding scheme launched by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). The scheme aimed to improve the quality and quantity of goat products like meat, milk, and wool, thereby enhancing the income of rural populations, particularly landless laborers and small farmers. It involved cross-breeding indigenous goats with exotic breeds and establishing research units across various states. The initiative reflected a strategic effort to leverage livestock for economic development and poverty alleviation in rural India.
Key Points
- A new goat breeding scheme was launched by ICAR in 1976 to improve goat productivity.
- The scheme aimed to boost rural incomes by enhancing meat, milk, and wool production from goats.
- It involved cross-breeding indigenous goats with exotic breeds and establishing research units.
- The initiative targeted landless laborers and small farmers for economic upliftment.
Exam Facts
- The scheme was launched on August 3, 1976.
- It was implemented by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
- Research units were established in Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Andhra Pradesh.
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