India, Dec. 9 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Nationwide Artificial Insemination Programme: 9.36 crore animals covered, 14.56 crore AIs performed, 5.62 crore farmers benefitted.
Sex sorted semen: 128 lakh doses produced; cost reduced from Rs.800 to Rs 250 per dose through indigenous technology; 40 lakh dose capacity created and 150 lakh dose capacity under establishment.
Accelerated Breed Improvement Programme: Incentive up to 50% of cost of sex sorted semen on assured pregnancy.
Multi-Purpose AI Technicians in Rural India (MAITRIs): 39,810 trained technicians delivering doorstep AI services.
IVF Technology: 24 IVF labs established; Rs 5,000 incentive per assured pregnancy.
Progeny Testing & Pedigree Selection: 4,288 ...