Uttar Pradesh's Journey to Becoming India's Top Cow Milk Producer
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | Uttar Pradesh Set To Become India's Top Cow Milk Producer As Yogi Govt's Initiatives Bear Fruit |
| Gorakshapeeth's Role | Gorakhnath Temple houses a cowshed focused on preserving native cow breeds. |
| Yogi Adityanath's Initiatives | Prioritizes cow welfare, including rescuing stray cows, providing incentives to herders, and ensuring regular vaccination and breed improvement. |
| Milk Production in UP | Produces 5.29 million tonnes of milk annually (4.2 million tonnes from indigenous/mixed breeds, 1.7 million tonnes from foreign breeds). |
| Indigenous Breeds | Indigenous cow milk is considered superior due to their adaptation to the Indian climate. |
| Veterinary Colleges | Veterinary colleges in Gorakhpur and Bhadohi will serve as research hubs to enhance cow productivity. |
| Future Goal | Aims to become the top producer of cow milk, building on its current 16% share of India's total milk production. |
| Development of Veterinary College | Gorakhpur's veterinary college is under construction with a budget of Rs 350 crore, expected to be completed by 2026. |