Q. With reference to the National Livestock Mission (NLM), consider the following statements:
1.It is a scheme designed to enhance both the quantity and quality of livestock production systems.
2.National Dairy Development Board is responsible for implementing the National Livestock Mission (NLM).
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is correct. The National Livestock Mission (NLM) aims to improve the availability of livestock products (like meat, milk, eggs) as well as increase the quality of livestock through breed development, better feed and fodder availability, and enhanced animal health services.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The National Livestock Mission (NLM) is implemented by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India.
Source: Forum IAS
