New Delhi, March 5 -- The Union Cabinet Chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the Revision of Livestock Health and Disease Control (LHDC) scheme with inclusion of Pashu Aushadhi component.
Addressing the media, Union Minister Ashwani Vaishnaw said the scheme will help in prevention and control of livestock diseases through vaccination, surveillance and upgradation of healthcare facilities.
The scheme has three components namely National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP), LH&DC and Pashu Aushadhi.
LH&DC has three sub-components i.e. Critical Animal Disease Control Programme (CADCP), Establishment and Strengthening of existing Veterinary Hospitals and Dispensaries - Mobile Veterinary Unit (ESVHD-MVU...