Livestock Health Programme Revision Approved
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What Happened
Why It Matters
Background
History & Context
What Changed
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Veterinary Medicines: BEFORE, there was no centralized scheme component specifically for generic animal medicines. NOW, the 'Pashu Aushadhi' component provides generic and traditional ethno-veterinary medicines affordably via PM-Kisan Samriddhi Kendras.
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Funding Allocation: BEFORE, funding was distributed across older scheme phases. NOW, a dedicated Rs 3,880 crore is allocated specifically for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 period, with Rs 75 crore explicitly earmarked for the new medicine initiative.
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Structural Consolidation: BEFORE, disease control and infrastructure operated with somewhat fragmented delivery. NOW, the revised LHDCP officially integrates three distinct pillars: NADCP for mass vaccination, LH&DC for mobile veterinary units, and Pashu Aushadhi for affordable medicines.
Prelims Angle
NCERT Connection
Practice Questions
Q1
Correct Statement(s)With reference to the revised Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP), consider the following statements: 1. The newly introduced 'Pashu Aushadhi' component aims to distribute generic veterinary medicines exclusively through private corporate pharmacies. 2. The programme targets the eradication of diseases such as Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) through mass vaccination. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?