Funds have been sanctioned under Rashtriya Gokul Mission for setting up of 21 Gokul Grams as Integrated Cattle Development Centres. As on date, 4 Gokul grams (Varanasi, Mathura, Patiala and Phora) have been completed and work is under progress in remaining 17 gokul grams.

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Rashtriya Gokul Mission 

              The “Rashtriya Gokul Mission” has been launched by the Government for conservation and development of indigenous breeds in a focused and scientific manner. 

               Rashtriya Gokul Mission is a focussed project under National Programme for Bovine Breeding and Dairy Development.

                The mission also envisages establishment of integrated cattle development centres ,Gokul Grams to develop indigenous breeds including upto 40% nondescript breeds. 

 The Rashtriya Gokul Mission is being implemented with the objectives of: 

1.  Development and conservation of indigenous breeds; 
2.  Breed improvement programme for indigenous cattle breeds to improve their genetic makeup and increase the stock; 
3.  Enhancement of milk production and productivity; 
4.  Upgradation of nondescript cattle using elite indigenous breeds like Gir, Sahiwal, Rathi, Deoni, Tharparkar, Red Sindhi;
5.  Distribution of disease free high genetic merit bulls for natural service.