To compliment efforts made by state to protect bovine breeds, new scientific methods proposed
Q. Which of the following are indigenous breeds?- Published on 10 May 16a. Gir Cow
b. Jaffarabadi Buffalo
c. Both of the above
d. None of the above
ANSWER: Both of the above
To compliment and supplement efforts made by states to protect genotype of indigenous bovine breeds including Gir cow using new scientific methods, the following schemes are being implemented by the government of India:
- Rashtriya Gokul Mission as part of National Programme for Bovine Breeding and Dairy Development
- National Dairy Plan-1
- National Kamdhenu Breeding Centre
- Rashtriya Gokul Mission