New Delhi, March 5 -- The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the revision of the Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP).

The scheme has three components - National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP), LH&DC and Pashu Aushadhi.

Briefing reporters after a meeting of union cabinet, Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwani Vaishnaw said LH&DC has three sub-components - Critical Animal Disease Control Programme (CADCP), Establishment and Strengthening of existing Veterinary Hospitals and Dispensaries - Mobile Veterinary Unit (ESVHD-MVU) and Assistance to States for Control of Animal Diseases (ASCAD).

The Pashu Aushadhi is a new component added to the LHDCP scheme.

The tot...