Department Of Animal Husbandry & Dairying Launched ‘A-HELP’ Programme.
Ankit Kumar1, Dharya Yadav2
1Internee B.V.Sc. Student,Veterinary College & Research Institute Namakkal.
2Third year B.V.Sc. Student Veterinary College & Research Institute Namakkal.
Email id : ankitaiims357@gmail.com
Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying launched the ‘A-HELP’ (Accredited Agent for Health and Extension of Livestock Production) programme to enhance access to veterinary services.
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India, recently unveiled the ‘A-HELP(Accredited Agent for Health and Extension of Livestock Production) programme in the state of Jharkhand & Uttarakhand. The launch event, graced by dignitaries, shed light on the vital role that women play in the state’s livestock sector and the potential of this new initiative to transform the landscape of animal husbandry. Under this program trained A-HELPs will give their vital contribution in preventing various infectious diseases of animals, artificial insemination under Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM), tagging of animals and animal insurance.
A-HELP’ Program: A Groundbreaking Initiative Aimed at Empowering Women
‘A-HELP’ program as a groundbreaking initiative aimed at empowering women by engaging them as Accredited Agents who will significantly contribute to disease control, animal tagging, and livestock insurance.
These community-based functionaries aim to bridge the gap between local veterinary institutions and livestock owners by providing primary health services, serving as Livestock Resource Persons, and acting as Primary Service Providers.
Expanding Horizons: A-HELP Across States
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) has undertaken the novel initiative, “A-HELP,” across various States/Union Territories, including Bihar, Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jharkhand.
The initiative has been made possible through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between DAHD (Department of Animal husbandry and Dairying) and the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) under the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), Government of India. A-Help workers will play an important role in implementing the Pashudhan Bima Yojana as well as other interventions, for which they will be provided remuneration as per the provisions of the scheme, which will also help them in providing some income and financial security.
Distributing A-HELP Kits
As part of the launch event, A-HELP Kits were distributed to Pashu Sakhis, marking a tangible step towards empowering women in the livestock sector. This initiative signifies a significant leap forward in promoting livestock health, extension services, and women’s empowerment in the region, potentially leading to improved livestock productivity and rural development.
