The Centre proposes to formulate a National Livestock Policy to increase cattle population in the country. Under the policy, the States will be provided guidelines to implement specific programmes. This information was given by the Minister of State for Agriculture, Dr. Charandas Mahant in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.

He said the proposed livestock policy aims at providing food and livelihood security to cattle farmers to improve their socio-economic status. It also aims at ensuring a clean environment for them. The Minister informed the House that the draft National Livestock Policy has been circulated to all States and Union Territories for their views. Some feedback has also been received.