Gir cow breed

Santhosh Kumar 31/10/2023

Gir cow breed upsc mind map
Context
Rashtriya Gokul Mission
India’s initiative
Enhance indigenous cattle breeds
Promoted the Gir cow breed
High milk yield
Adaptability
Source
DTE
What is Gir Cow Breed?
Indigenous cattle breed in India
Features
High milk yield
Adaptability
Calm temperament
Distinctive hump
Reddish-brown coat
Milk production
Purebred Gir cows
Yield 18-20 liters of milk per day
Origin
Gir forests in Gujarat
Locations found
Maharashtra
Rajasthan
Other indigenous cattle breeds
Red Sindhi, Sahiwal, Hallikar
What is the issue with adopting Gir Cow Breed?
Rashtriya Gokul Mission focus
Threatens other indigenous breeds' purity
Gir cow advantages
Sole focus on one breed
Can be detrimental
Expert suggestions
Genetically superior cows
Identify and breed
Maintain regional traits and diversity
About the Rashtriya Gokul Mission
Keywords and Explanations
Rashtriya Gokul Mission
Program for indigenous bovine breed
Development and conservation
Implementation since
Started in December 2014
Continued under
Rashtriya Pashudhan Vikas Yojna from 2021 to 2026
Nodal Ministry
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
Objectives
Enhance bovine productivity
Promote high genetic merit bulls
Expand artificial insemination coverage
Target: increase artificial insemination to 70%
Conserve
Indigenous cattle and buffalo

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