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Q25 (CDS-II/2026) Economy › Agriculture & Rural Economy

Which of the following statements relating to objectives of National Livestock Mission are correct ?
1. Promoting risk management measures including livestock insurance for farmers
2. Increase in production of meat, egg, goat milk, wool and fodder
3. Employment generation through entrepreneurship development in small ruminant, poultry and piggery sector & fodder sector
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The National Livestock Mission (NLM), launched by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, was realigned in 2021-22 with focused objectives. Statement 1 is correct: One of the key components is 'Innovation and Extension' which includes risk management and livestock insurance to protect farmers from financial loss due to animal death. Statement 2 is correct: The mission aims to increase the production of meat, eggs, goat milk, wool, and fodder to meet domestic demand and enhance exports. Statement 3 is correct: A primary goal is employment generation through entrepreneurship development, specifically targeting the small ruminant (sheep and goat), poultry, piggery, and fodder sectors. The mission provides subsidies to individuals, SHGs, and FPOs to establish entrepreneurial units in these sectors. Therefore, all three statements are correct.

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