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The Department of Animal Husbandry, Himachal Pradesh is dedicated to enhancing the livelihoods of rural communities by promoting sustainable livestock development. Recognizing the vital role of animal husbandry in the state's economy, the department focuses on improving animal health care, breed enhancement, and overall productivity.
Key Responsibilities
- Implementing policies and programs related to livestock production and dairy development.
- Providing veterinary services, including disease control and vaccination.
- Promoting poultry and goat farming to diversify income sources for farmers.
- Facilitating the formation of societies to streamline milk collection and distribution.
With a network of veterinary institutions across the state, the department ensures that even the remotest areas have access to essential services. By adopting modern technologies and practices, it aims to build a self-reliant and economically sustainable livestock sector.
Recent Initiative: The Cabinet has recently approved the launch of a Milk Incentive Scheme aimed at supporting dairy farmers who supply milk to eligible non-government dairy cooperative societies. Under this scheme, milk incentive/subsidy— at rates determined by the government—will be directly transferred to dairy farmers bank account. View Official Notification
Hierarchical Structure
The Department of Animal Husbandry, Himachal Pradesh functions under a well-defined hierarchical structure to ensure effective administration, timely veterinary service delivery, and smooth implementation of state and central schemes across the state.
- Secretary (Animal Husbandry)
- Director (Animal Husbandry)
- Deputy Directors
- Veterinary Officers
- Veterinary Pharmacists and Support Staff