India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
According to the 20th Livestock Census, the population of Camel, Donkeys and Horse & Ponies in India are 2,51,799, 1,22,899 and 3,42,226, respectively.
The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD), Government of India has included Camel and Donkey under the Scheme National Livestock Mission from the year 2024. Under the component, National Livestock Mission- Entrepreneurship Development Program, Central Government provides 50% capital subsidy up to rs 50 lakh for the cost of the project for establishment towards the cost of housing, procurement of breeding animals, cost of insurance, preparation of land for fodder cultivation, and equipment for establishme...