Cow induction, gift milk and market support for OMFED initiatives of National Dairy Development Board launched

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Why in the news?

• The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu virtually inaugurated/launched Cow Induction, Giftmilk and Market support for Odisha State Cooperative Milk Producers' Federation (OMFED) initiatives of the National Dairy Development Board from Rashtrapati Bhavan on 13th January, 2025.

Important points:

• The President said that livestock plays an important role in the rural economy and rural household income.

•  India has a diverse range of livestock breeds.All those breeds have contributed to the rich agricultural heritage of the country. 

• To support and promote our livestock, several measures and policy efforts have been taken by the government for breed development and genetic upgradation of livestock.

•  The productivity of our Milch cattle has also seen extraordinary growth in the last 10 years. All these achievements reflect our commitment to excellence in animal husbandry.