Central Minikit Testing Programme on Fodder Crops
Objectives:
Fodder seed Minikits of different fodder varieties are supplied
to the State Departments of Animal Husbandry for onward distribution to
the farmers free of cost. Each fodder minikit contains 1-5 kg. of fodder
seed depending on the variety of fodder crop, along with a pamphlet on
cultural practices to raise the fodder species. The main objective of
the scheme is to popularize the latest improved fodder varieties amongst
the farmers for fodder/fodder seed production in order to bridge the gap
between demand and supply of the fodder.
Implementing Agency: Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying &
Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India implements the
Scheme directly.
The number fodder seed minikits allotted to Stats/UTs since the onset of
Xth Plan is as under:
|
Year |
Target of minikit allotment |
No. of Minikits allotted ( in lakhs) |
|
2002-03 |
4.00 |
4.00 |
|
2003-04 |
4.00 |
4.74 |
|
2004-05 |
4.00 |
4.90 |
The scheme is for the benefit of Dairy farmers for improvement of fodder and fodder seed production to meet the requirement of these farmers of nutritive fodder for their animals.
| For further details
contact
Director (A&F) |
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