New Delhi, Aug 6 (IBNS) The Centre has released Rs. 45 crore for enhancing availability of fodder to five States.
The funds are being provided under Accelerated Fodder Development Programme. Rajasthan gets Rs. 15 crore, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra Rs. 10 crore each, and Gujarat and Haryana Rs. 5 crore each.
The Accelerated Fodder Development Programme aims at enhancing availability of green and dry fodder and also mitigating shortage of fodder caused by natural calamities such as drought and floods.
The funds are provided for production of quality seeds, enhancing fodder production and adoption of appropriate technologies.