The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India under the Ministry of Fisheries and Animal Husbandry and Dairying is responsible for matters relating to livestock production, preservation, protection from diseases, and improvement of stocks and dairy development, and also for matters relating to Delhi Milk Scheme (DMS) and National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). The Department advises State Governments/Union Territories in formulating policies and programs in Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development.

The main thrust areas are:
• Development of requisite infrastructure in States/ UTs for improving animal productivity.
• Preservation and protection of livestock through the provision of health care.
• Strengthening of central livestock farms (Cattle, Sheep, and Poultry) for the development of superior germplasm for distribution to states.

The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India under the Ministry of Fisheries and Animal Husbandry and Dairying in collaboration with MyGov hosts a ‘Mascot Design Contest’ with an aim to engage the citizens.

The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying aims to create a connection with the traditional values associated with animal husbandry and promote a sense of unity and pride among farmers and stakeholders in the animal husbandry and dairy sectors. It should also represent the name of a female that signifies two third women's involvement in Animal Husbandry and Dairying.

The name of the Mascot proposed by the Department is Gauri.

Awards & Recognition

The winner will be rewarded with a Prize Money of Rs. 25,000/- from the Department of Animal Husbandry along with a merit certificate.

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