NLMGIPBEPSCPL

The Scheme aims to enhance per-animal productivity, reduce inbreeding, and minimize sexually transmitted diseases in pigs. Through this scheme, financial assistance is provided for establishing semen processing labs at government pig farms.

The “Establishment of Pig Semen Collection and Processing Lab” is a component under the Genetic Improvement of Pig Breeds activity of the Sub-Mission on Breed Development of Livestock and Poultry under the National Livestock Mission. The scheme is implemented by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India through State Animal Husbandry Departments. Under the scheme, financial assistance of up to ₹150.00 lakh is provided as one-time Central share for establishment of semen laboratories and maintenance of breeding boar units. An additional ₹30.00 lakh is provided for procurement of consumables, medicines, chemicals, and other items required for initial semen processing activities. The scheme aims to improve pig productivity through artificial insemination, reduce inbreeding, and control sexually transmitted diseases in pigs.

Eligible Entity:

• State Livestock Agencies,
• Animal Husbandry Department, State Government

> Establishment of Semen Processing Laboratory:

• Assistance is provided for setting up a semen processing laboratory at government pig farms to produce high-quality liquid boar semen for artificial insemination.

> Financial Assistance for Laboratory Setup:

• One-time grants-in-aid of up to ₹1.5 crore are provided as the Central share for the construction of semen laboratories and maintenance of breeding boar units.

> Support for Initial Operational Expenses:

• Financial assistance of ₹30 lakh is provided for the procurement of consumables, medicines, chemicals, and other materials required for initial semen processing activities.
• Funding Pattern:
• General States: Funding is shared in the ratio of 60:40 between the Central Government and the State Government.
• North Eastern & Himalayan States: Funding is shared in the ratio of 90:10 between the Central Government and the State Government.

> Mode of Disbursement:

• The funds are provided as a one-time grant to the concerned state government through its Animal Husbandry Department.

> Frequency of Disbursement:

• One-time disbursement.

> Validity:

• The financial assistance is granted for the establishment of the laboratory and the first-time procurement of necessary materials.