Government’s Goal is to Make Animal Husbandry Modern, Profitable and Sustainable: CM Nayab Singh Saini

Animal Husbandry Sector Will Play an Important Role in Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi’s Vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat: CM

2.20 Lakh Livestock Farmer Credit Cards Approved by Banks

Insurance Claims Worth ₹106 Crore Given to 26,000 Livestock Farmers

287 Women Farmer Dairies Established in the State So Far

Chandigarh, February 8 – Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that under the able leadership of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi, the country is moving ahead at a rapid pace with the resolve of Atmanirbhar Bharat. At such a time, the role of the animal husbandry sector becomes even more important. There are immense opportunities in milk production, value addition, export possibilities and start-up culture. The State Government’s goal is to make animal husbandry modern, profitable and sustainable. In this direction, animal health services are being taken to every village, advanced breed improvement is being promoted, and strong arrangements are being made for milk collection and marketing. Along with this, training and credit facilities are also being expanded. The government’s priority is to increase the income of livestock farmers, reduce risk losses and ensure direct access to markets.

Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini was addressing the gathering as the Chief Guest on the third day of the 41st State Level Livestock Exhibition held in Kurukshetra today. On this occasion, Cabinet Minister Sh. Shyam Singh Rana, MP Sh. Naveen Jindal, former Minister Sh. Subhash Sudha and Chairman Sh. Dharamvir Mirzapur were also present. The Chief Minister also offered prayers by feeding jaggery to an indigenous cow.

During this, the Chief Minister inspected the exhibition, observed various breeds of animals and interacted with livestock farmers. He watched the display of good breeds of animals on the catwalk set up at the fair. The Chief Minister honoured livestock farmers securing top positions in various categories by presenting awards.

On this occasion, Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that this three-day livestock exhibition is a living symbol of our rural culture, livestock traditions and our growing resolve towards Atmanirbhar Bharat. The sacred land of Kurukshetra, which gives the message of action, duty and balance, has today become a witness to the resolve of livestock development and rural prosperity.

He said that over the past three days, this exhibition has provided a common platform to livestock farmers, farmers, youth, scientists and entrepreneurs. Displays of high-quality animals, cattle shows, glimpses of modern technologies, animal health camps, training sessions and innovation-based programmes were organised here. All these have proved that Haryana’s animal husbandry sector is a beautiful confluence of tradition and progress. The per capita daily milk availability in the state is 1,128 grams, the credit for which goes to livestock farmers.

The Chief Minister said that animal husbandry is not merely a source of income but the backbone of our rural economy. Haryana’s identity has been shaped by its dedicated livestock farmers, advanced breeds and scientific thinking. Milk and milk products, bio-energy, organic manure and rural employment are based on animal husbandry. Healthy animals, prosperous farmers and empowered villages are the pathway to Viksit Bharat and Viksit Haryana.

He said that the biggest objective of this event is to provide livestock farmers with the latest information related to animal rearing, to honour quality and to promote innovation. Through cattle shows, superior breeds received recognition, farmers’ morale increased and the new generation received fresh inspiration to see animal husbandry as a respectable and profitable profession. Information related to modern animal feed, vaccination, disease control, breeding techniques and digital services will further empower livestock farmers.

Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that natural farming is the solution to all problems of pollution of land, water and air. In this system, most work is carried out naturally by nature itself. To promote natural farming, the government launched the Natural Farming Scheme in the year 2022, and farmers can get themselves registered on the portal started for natural farming.

Natural Farming on 53 Acres in Village Antehri

He said that during the year 2025-26, a target has been set to undertake natural farming on one lakh acres. It has been decided to carry out natural farming on 53 acres and 4 kanal of land belonging to the Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department in Village Antehri of District Kaithal. It will be implemented as a pilot project, and after its success, it will gradually be expanded across the entire state.

The Chief Minister said that to promote adoption of natural farming, training is being provided to farmers. Training centres have been established at Gurukul Kurukshetra, Hameti Jind, Mangiana in Sirsa and Gharaunda in Karnal. The natural farming farm spread over 180 acres at Gurukul Kurukshetra is a unique example of reviving natural farming in Haryana. No pesticides or chemical fertilisers are used in this farm. Only Jeevamrit, Ghanamrit and Beejamrit prepared from cow dung and cow urine are used. This method of farming is based on low cost. Natural farming can be carried out on 30 acres with one indigenous cow. Farmers are being given complete training about natural farming at this centre, including preparation of Jeevamrit, Ghanamrit, Beejamrit, Neemastra, Agniastra and Brahmastra, which are the pillars of natural fertilisers and pesticides.

2.20 Lakh Livestock Farmer Credit Cards Approved

Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that Haryana is famous for its Murrah breed of buffaloes. For their conservation and development, owners of high-quality and high milk-yielding Murrah buffaloes are given cash incentives of up to ₹40,000. He said that Livestock Farmer Credit Cards are being provided for purchase and rearing of animals, and so far 2.20 lakh such cards have been approved by banks. Banks have disbursed ₹3,449 crore to livestock farmers in the state.

25% Subsidy for Mini Dairies

The Chief Minister said that under the Mukhyamantri Antyodaya Parivar Utthan Yojana, more than 35,000 livestock units have been established. Under the Mukhyamantri Dugdh Utpadak Protsahan Yojana, incentive amount of ₹70 crore has been given to cooperative milk producers. Similarly, Hi-Tech and Mini Dairy Schemes are being run for small farmers and rural youth, under which 14,168 dairies have been established. Under this scheme, 25 percent subsidy is given on the cost of animals for opening mini dairies of up to 10 milch animals. Under the scheme to provide employment to Scheduled Castes, 50 percent subsidy is given for opening dairies of two or three animals. Apart from this, interest rebate on loans is given for five years for establishing hi-tech dairies of 20 or more milch animals.

₹106 Crore Insurance Claims to 26,000 Farmers

Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that keeping in view the risks in animal husbandry, the government has insured 15.33 lakh animals under the Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay Collective Livestock Insurance Scheme. Under this scheme, any livestock farmer can get large animals insured for ₹100 to ₹300 and small animals for ₹25. Insurance of animals belonging to Scheduled Caste livestock farmers is done free of cost. Under this scheme, about 26,000 livestock farmers have so far been given insurance claims amounting to ₹106 crore. The Chief Minister appealed to all livestock farmers to обязательно get their animals insured.

Campaign to Eradicate Brucellosis

He said that to ensure animal health, 70 Mobile Veterinary Units are operational to provide veterinary services at the doorstep. Through 2,966 veterinary institutions, veterinary services are being provided to 71.26 lakh animals in the state. A toll-free call centre on number 1962 has been set up in Hisar for livestock farmers. He said that Haryana is the first state in the country to use a combined vaccine to make cows and buffaloes free from Foot-and-Mouth Disease and Haemorrhagic Septicaemia. A special campaign has been launched to completely eradicate Brucellosis in cows and buffaloes in the state by the year 2030.

287 Women Farmer Dairies Established

Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that the government has taken effective steps in the field of cow protection and promotion. For this purpose, a Gau Seva Aayog has been constituted in the state. Under the Haryana Gauvansh Protection and Conservation Act, 2015, there is a provision of imprisonment up to 10 years and a fine up to ₹1 lakh for cow slaughter. He said that for breed improvement of indigenous cows, Haryana Animal Science Centres have been established at Uchani in Karnal and at Mahendragarh, and a similar centre is being established at Kyodak in District Kaithal. For women empowerment, under the Women Farmer Dairy Scheme, women are being provided interest-free loans up to ₹1 lakh. So far, 287 women farmer dairies have been established in the state.

Schemes formulated in agriculture, animal husbandry, horticulture and fisheries to increase farmers’ income: Shyam Singh Rana

Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana said that Kurukshetra holds a very prominent place in the world. He was speaking at the conclusion of the three-day 41st State-Level Livestock Exhibition held here. The fair was organized by the Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Department.

He said that the government is working on four fronts to increase farmers’ income. Along with agriculture, schemes have been prepared in the fields of animal husbandry, horticulture, and fisheries. The government aims to enhance the earnings of farmers engaged in agriculture.

He added that for farmers, the government has implemented schemes such as Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana and Meri Fasal Mera Byora, and payments are being transferred directly into farmers’ bank accounts within 48 hours of selling their crops. To achieve the target of making India a developed nation by 2047, new schemes have been implemented for farmers and livestock rearers. The government’s objective is to increase farmers’ income fourfold by 2047.

Animal health camps to be organized soon with company support for farmers: Naveen Jindal

Member of Parliament Naveen Jindal said that animal health camps will soon be organized for farmers and livestock rearers with the support of a company. In these camps, animals’ diseases will be tested through diagnostic kits.

He said livestock rearers form a pillar of the agricultural economy. Rural people depend on animal husbandry, which is contributing to the development of villages. The state is setting new benchmarks of progress and touching new heights in the dairy sector. The livestock fair reflects a new image of India.

He further said that work must be done on developing new breeds of livestock. There is a need to upgrade indigenous breeds like the Gir cow to high-yielding varieties capable of producing 40–50 kilograms of milk.

Dignitaries present at the event

On this occasion, Principal Secretary Vijay Dahiya, Director General Dr. Prem Singh, Deputy Commissioner Vishram Kumar Meena, Superintendent of Police Nitish Aggarwal, Media Coordinator Tushar Saini, BJP District President Tijender Singh Goldy, Chairman Dharmveer Mirzapur, Chairman Shravan Kumar Garg, BJP leader Subhash Kalsana, Jaibhagwan Sharma (DD), Jitender Khaira, Rahul Rana, Vice-Chairman D.P. Chaudhary, Gurdayal Sunehri, Chairman Suresh Saini Kukku, Poonam Saini, Anu Malyan and other distinguished persons were present.

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Martyr Inspector’s Family Member to Get Job; Injured to Receive ₹1 Lakh Financial Assistance Each: CM Nayab Singh Saini

Chief Minister takes cognizance of the accident at Surajkund International Crafts Mela

Government to bear cost of treatment of the injured

Chandigarh, February 8: Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, while making an announcement today, said that one member of the martyr Inspector’s family will be given a government job, financial assistance of ₹1 lakh each will be provided to the injured, and the government will bear the cost of treatment of the injured in good hospitals. The Chief Minister expressed grief over the tragic accident caused by the collapse of a swing ride at the Surajkund International Crafts Mela in Faridabad.

The Chief Minister said that the accident at the Surajkund Mela is extremely painful. Expressing his condolences to Inspector Jagdish Prasad, the police officer who was martyred in the incident, he said that the state government stands firmly with the martyr’s family in this difficult time. Martyr Inspector Jagdish Prasad was posted at Chandhat Police Station in Palwal. The Chief Minister assured that all possible assistance would be provided to the family of the martyred police personnel.

Out of the 8 injured admitted to Supreme Hospital, 4 patients have been discharged after treatment, while the remaining 4 are still undergoing treatment and are under the supervision of a team of doctors. In addition, 4 injured admitted to BK Civil Hospital have also been discharged after treatment. The Chief Minister has directed the concerned officials to ensure that such an incident does not recur.

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Dharm Singh from Karnal wins bullet motorcycle in lucky draw

Chandigarh, February 8 – Deputy Director, Haryana Animal Husbandry Department, Dr. Anil Banwala, said that during the three-day 41st State Livestock Exhibition held in Kurukshetra, a lucky draw scheme was introduced for livestock owners and farmers who registered daily at the event. Dharm Singh from village Khera, Karnal, won a Bullet motorcycle in the lucky draw.

He added that Rampal from village Jani, Karnal, and Randeep Singh and Pala Ram from village Dhudha, Kurukshetra, won milking machines in the draw. Krishna Kumar from Barot, Kurukshetra, Devi Singh from Dingar Majra, Karnal, Vrinda Sharma, Pradeep Rawal, Pankaj from Kurukshetra, and Krishna from village Palwa, Jind, won traditional milk churners (Madani). All winners were honoured on the spot by Director General, Animal Husbandry Department, Dr. Prem Singh.

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Eight Livestock owners receive Rs. 20 Lakh at 41st State Livestock Exhibition 2026

Rs.50,20,600 prize money distributed among 298 winners

Chandigarh, February 8 – Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini awarded a total prize of Rs. 20 lakh to eight livestock owners in different breed male and female championship categories at the 41st State Livestock Exhibition. Each champion received a cheque of Rs.2.50 lakh for their respective categories. Overall, prize money worth Rs. 50,20,600 was distributed among 298 winners across 53 categories at the event.

Sharing information in this regard, Director General, Animal Husbandry Department, Dr. Prem Singh said that in the Murrah breed male championship, Narendra Singh from village Bursham, Panipat, won the title, while in the Murrah breed female championship, Ishwar Singh from village Singhwa Khas, Hisar, won with his Murrah buffalo. Both winners received Rs. 2.50 lakh each.

In the Haryana breed male championship, Narendra from village Didwani, Panipat, won the title with his Haryana breed bull and received Rs. 2.50 lakh. In the Haryana breed female championship, Anoop from village Gawalison, Jhajjar, won with his Haryana breed cow. In the Sahiwal breed male championship, Anuj from village Taraori Karnal, won with his Sahiwal bull, while in the female category, Rajbir from village Dadupur Rodan, Karnal, won with his Sahiwal cow.

In the Exotic Cross Breed male championship, Pawan from village Saga won the title, while Akshadeep from village Galibkheri, Karnal, won the female championship. Each of these winners also received Rs. 2.50 lakh.

In other competitions, Sunny from Rohtak won Rs. 51,000 for securing first place in the Murrah Young Bull category. Inderjit from Jhook, Mahendragarh, won Rs. 51,000 in the Murrah Buffalo Dry category. Ramniwas from Bhagwatipur, Rohtak, received Rs. 51,000 for winning the Murrah Buffalo Heifer category. Monu from village Alewa, Jind, won Rs.21,000 in the Murrah Male Calf category, and Pradeep Kumar from Wazirpur, Jhajjar, won Rs. 21,000 in the Murrah Female Calf category.Gopal Krishna from Alahar, Yamunanagar, received Rs. 51,000 for winning the Haryana Cow in Milk category, while Vikram from Khark Pandwa, Kaithal, received Rs. 51,000 in the Haryana Cow Dry category. Ashish from Bhawani Khera, Bhiwani, won Rs. 51,000 in the Haryana Pair Bullocks category.

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Haryana Government Issues Comprehensive Directions for House listing and Housing Census for Census of India 2027

Chandigarh, February 8 - The Government of Haryana has issued a detailed notification prescribing the scope and procedure for collection of data during the Houselisting and Housing Census in connection with the Census of India 2027.

The notification has been issued by Financial Commissioner, Revenue & Disaster Management Department and State Nodal Officer for Census 2027, Dr. Sumita Misra, in exercise of the powers conferred under sub-section (1) of Section 8 of the Census Act, 1948. Census 2027 shall be conducted in two phases, first phase i.e., Houselisting and Housing Census and the second phase i.e., Population Enumeration. Mobile Apps, Census Management and Monitoring Portal and Self Enumeration Portal for the first phase of the Census have been developed, she added.

As per the notification, all Census Officers appointed under the Census Act are authorised, within their respective local jurisdictions, to collect detailed information from all persons during the houselisting phase through prescribed census schedules. This houselisting and housing census will serve as the foundation for the population enumeration to be undertaken as part of Census 2027.

The data to be collected will include identification details such as the building number assigned by municipal or local authorities or the census number, the census house number and the household number. Information will also be gathered on the predominant materials used for the floor, walls and roof of the census house, the principal use of the house, its physical condition and the ownership status. Census Officers will further record the number of dwelling rooms exclusively in possession of the household.

Details relating to household composition will include the total number of persons normally residing in the household, the name and sex of the head of the household, whether the head belongs to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe or other categories, and the number of married couples living in the household.

The house listing exercise will also capture comprehensive information on basic amenities and living conditions. This will include the main source and availability of drinking water, the source of lighting, access to sanitation facilities and the type of latrine, arrangements for waste water disposal, and the availability of bathing and kitchen facilities. Information regarding LPG or PNG connections and the main fuel used for cooking will also be recorded.

Recognising evolving lifestyles and increasing digital penetration, the notification provides for collection of data on household assets and connectivity. This includes ownership or access to radio or transistor, television, internet facilities, laptop or computer, and telephone, mobile phone or smartphone. Details regarding availability of means of transport such as bicycles, scooters, motorcycles, mopeds and cars, jeeps or vans will also be collected. In addition, information on the main cereal consumed by the household will be recorded.