Centre advises states to boost fodder output and livestock infrastructure
In short
The Centre has asked states and Union territories to improve fodder production and livestock facilities. The advisory under the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Act, 2025 lists 22 allowed works, including fodder cultivation, animal shelters and veterinary health facilities.
This could guide local spending on rural and livestock projects. It matters for farmers, livestock owners and state planning.
What the reporting says
The Centre has issued an advisory to states and Union territories to improve fodder security and livestock infrastructure under the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Act, 2025. The advisory identifies 22 permissible works, including fodder cultivation, livestock shelters and veterinary health facilities. It also urges states to raise spending on these works in line with local development priorities.
Why it matters
The Centre has issued an advisory to states and Union territories to support fodder security and livestock infrastructure through convergence under the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Act, 2025. It lists 22 permissible works covering fodder cultivation, livestock shelters and veterinary health facilities. The move is aimed at encouraging state expenditure on these areas alongside local priorities.