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Centre & State boost livestock health in Odisha
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Friday, 20 March, 2026, 14 : 00 PM [IST]
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Our Bureau, New Delhi
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The Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying has reported a major surge in vaccination coverage and a corresponding decline in livestock disease outbreaks across Odisha. Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh (alias Lalan Singh) informed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday that under the Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP), Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreaks in the state have plummeted to just seven during the 2025-26 period, while Brucellosis outbreaks have been reduced to zero.
According to data from the Bharat Pashudhan portal, Odisha achieved a massive vaccination coverage of 543.35 lakh for FMD, 11.35 lakh for Brucellosis, and 11.35 lakh for Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) in the current fiscal year. In the tribal-dominated Mayurbhanj district, vaccination figures reached 10.57 lakh for FMD and over 1.06 lakh for PPR, reflecting a targeted push in rural and tribal regions.
While animal husbandry remains a state subject, the Centre provides 100% financial assistance for vaccinations against four critical diseases: FMD, Brucellosis, PPR, and Classical Swine Fever (CSF). To improve accessibility, the Odisha government has operationalized 62 veterinary hospitals, 479 dispensaries, and 3,553 aid centers across the state.
A key highlight of the state's reach is the "Mukhyamantri Bhramyamana Prani Chikitsha Seva," under which 314 Mobile Veterinary Units (MVUs) are providing doorstep medical services to farmers.
The Ministry has also issued comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for states to follow regarding ear-tagging, data uploading on the National Digital Livestock Mission (NDLM), and sero-monitoring. Furthermore, the Centre has recognized two veterinary colleges in Odisha to ensure a steady supply of trained professionals. Through the Assistance to States for Control of Animal Diseases (ASCAD) scheme, the government continues to support the strengthening of diagnostic laboratories and the prevention of state-prioritized diseases, ensuring a robust safety net for the state's livestock economy.
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