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NATIONAL DIGITAL LIVESTOCK MISSION (NDLM)  

8th October, 2021 Agriculture

  

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Context

  • Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying unveiled the National Digital Livestock Mission Blueprint at National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), at Anand.

 

About

  • The livestock sector is poised for a major leap after implementation of NDLM, a digital platform being developed jointly by DAHD and NDDB on the foundation of the existing Information Network for Animal Productivity and Health (INAPH).
  • The aim is to create a farmer-centric, technology-enabled ecosystem where the farmers are able to realize better income through livestock activities with the right information.

 

National Dairy Development Board

  • The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) is a statutory body set up by an Act of Parliament of India.
  • It is under the jurisdiction of Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
  • The Board was created to finance, support and support producer-owned and controlled organisations.
  • Its programmes and activities seek to strengthen farmer cooperatives and support national policies that are favourable to the growth of such institutions.
  • Cooperative principles and cooperative strategies are fundamental to the board's efforts.

 

Information Network for Animal Productivity & Health (INAPH)

  • Information Network for Animal Productivity & Health (INAPH), is an application that facilitates that facilitates capturing of real time reliable data on Breeding, Nutrition and Health Services delivered at Farmer’s Doorstep.
  • It helps to asses and monitor progress of the projects.

 

 

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