Government of India outlines major steps to strengthen veterinary services, expand dairy cooperatives, and manage stray dogs

The article outlines major government initiatives to strengthen veterinary services, expand dairy cooperatives, and manage stray dogs. Key measures include 100% central assistance for livestock vaccination under the Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme, operationalization of Mobile Veterinary Units, and support for diagnostic labs. The 'White Revolution 2.0' aims to significantly expand dairy cooperative coverage and strengthen existing societies, supported by the National Programme for Dairy Development and modernization efforts by NDDB. For stray dog management, the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023, provide a statutory framework for sterilization and anti-rabies vaccination. The National Action Plan for Dog Mediated Rabies Elimination, based on a 'One Health approach', aims to eliminate rabies by 2030, with states encouraged to establish animal shelters and ABC centres.