PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Bharat Bovine Breeding and Research Centre at Banas Dairy

INDIA – Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the Centre of Excellence – Bharat Bovine Breeding & Research Centre (CoE-BBBRC) at Banas Dairy, Bhildi, in Gujarat’s Banaskantha district.

The state-of-the-art facility is expected to strengthen India’s indigenous bovine breeding programme by accelerating the multiplication of superior indigenous germplasm and supporting improvements in livestock genetics.

The centre has been developed with technical support from the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and financial assistance under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission, a Central Sector Scheme implemented by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD).

The inauguration marks an important development in India’s efforts to strengthen indigenous cattle and buffalo breeding capabilities, improve genetic resources and enhance the productivity of the dairy sector.

The CoE-BBBRC is designed to support the multiplication and wider availability of superior indigenous germplasm, which plays an important role in improving the genetic potential of bovine populations.

Access to quality breeding resources can help dairy farmers improve herd productivity, reproductive performance and the overall efficiency of milk production.

Strengthening Indigenous Germplasm and Bovine Genetics

Genetic improvement is a critical component of India’s long-term dairy development strategy. Indigenous cattle and buffalo breeds possess valuable characteristics, including adaptability to local climatic conditions and resilience under different farming systems.

However, improving the productivity of these breeds requires systematic breeding programmes, quality germplasm, scientific reproductive technologies and effective delivery mechanisms.

The establishment of CoE-BBBRC is expected to contribute to these objectives by strengthening the infrastructure required for indigenous germplasm multiplication and research.

The initiative also aligns with the objectives of the Rashtriya Gokul Mission, which focuses on the development and conservation of indigenous bovine breeds, genetic upgradation and increasing the productivity of India’s bovine population.

Through improved access to superior genetic material, the facility could support breeding programmes and help dairy farmers gradually develop more productive and genetically improved herds.

With support from NDDB and the Rashtriya Gokul Mission, CoE-BBBRC is expected to become an important part of India’s efforts to advance indigenous bovine genetics and build a more productive and sustainable dairy sector.

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