Comprehensive District Annual Plan 2011-12 Balasore District

Comprehensive District Annual Plan 2011-12 Balasore District
Table 6.11. Details of activities and physical targets: Soil Conservation
Programmes Unit
Annual Plan 2011-12
Targets
NWDPRA Nos. 10
Development of farms under RKVY Nos. 12
6.1.4. Animal Husbandry & Dairy Development
In a costal district like Balasore, animal husbandry is considered as one of the key
economic activity to bring prosperity to the rural poor. It is one of the traditional sources of
livelihood of almost all the rural households of the district. Animal rearing provides
livestock products, dung for fuel and draught power in the household itself. Further, during
natural calamities when the crop is failed, domestic animals became a boon and serve as a
means of livelihood till the new crop is harvested.
The district has an impressive livestock population. As per the 17 th Livestock Census
(2003), the density of cattle, pig and goat in the district is higher than that of state
averages. The density of cattle population in Balasore district is 335, which is almost forth
times of that in Orissa state (92.31). Similarly, the density of goat is 27.03% higher than
that of Orissa state.
In spite of such a good livestock population, the livestock production in the district is very
minimal. The per capita availability of milk is only 45 gms/day as against state figure of 94
gms/day and ICMR recommendation of 250 gm of milk/day. This is because of low
productivity of cows in the district. Crossbred/improved cows account for only 3.95% of the
total cattle population in the district. This is low as against average percentage of 8.55% in
the entire state. The indigenous cows which account for 95.81% of the total cattle and
buffalo population in the district, contribute only 56.58% to the total milk production in the
district.
Objectives and strategies for Annual Plan
• Opening of new Livestock Aid Centers (LACs) in deficient areas. These LACs will
have Artificial Insemination facilities for large scale up gradation of indigenous
breeds of cattle.
• Construction/renovation of buildings of existing veterinary dispensaries, LACs.
• Promotion of dairy activities through self employment – provision of skill up
gradation training of rural youths.
• Strengthening of dairy organizations to promote dairy activities on a large scale.
List of plan schemes finalized for implementation during 2011-12 in this sector are
presented below.
State Plan
Bird Flu Training: This is a state plan scheme and the objective is to control of bird flu
disease through training of para vet workers. Annual Plan Outlay 2011-12 - Rs. 0.96 lakhs
(Sate Plan: Rs. 0.96 lakhs).
Disaster Management Preparedness: This is a State Plan scheme. Annual Plan Outlay
2011-12 – Rs. 18.50 lakhs (State Plan: Rs.18.50 lakhs).
Skill Upgradation Training: This is a State Plan scheme. Annual Plan Outlay 2011-12 – Rs.
3.80 lakhs (State Plan: Rs.3.80 lakhs).
Genetic Upgradation of Goats (Deworming): This is a State Plan scheme. Annual Plan
Outlay 2011-12 – Rs. 2.00 lakhs (State Plan: Rs.2.00 lakhs)
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