August 24, 2026 12:36 PM

NADCP strengthens India’s fight against livestock diseases, delivers sharp decline in FMD and Brucellosis outbreaks

India’s livestock health landscape has undergone a significant transformation since the launch of the National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP) in 2019, with sustained vaccination, disease surveillance, digital monitoring and strengthened veterinary services helping reduce the incidence of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and Brucellosis across the country. Launched to control and eradicate the two major livestock diseases, NADCP has emerged as one of India’s largest animal health inter...

March 5, 2025 5:19 PM

Cabinet approves ₹3,880 crore scheme to prevent, control livestock diseases

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the revision of the Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) with a total outlay of ₹3,880 crore. The scheme consists of two components: the National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP) and Livestock Health & Disease Control (LH&DC). Additionally, a new component, Pashu Aushadhi, has been introduced. “LH&DC has three sub-components: the Critical Animal Disease Control Programme ...