Sri Vijaya Puram, May 14: The Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services (AH&VS), is actively implementing the Accelerated Breed Improvement Programme – Sex Sorted Semen (ABIP-SSS) scheme across the Islands, which is proving to be a game changer for dairy farmers.
Sex Sorted Semen technology, promoted by the Government of India, enables a significantly higher probability of female calf births through Artificial Insemination. This advanced reproductive technology is helping farmers rapidly expand their dairy herds and increase milk production while reducing the cost of rearing unwanted male calves.
Under the ABIP-SSS scheme in the A&N Islands, a total of 51 calves have been born so far, out of which 30 are female calves. The encouraging results clearly demonstrate the effectiveness of this technology. At present, Sex Sorted Semen doses of improved Jersey Crossbred and Sahiwal germplasm are being made available to farmers through all Veterinary Hospitals and Dispensaries at a highly subsidized rate of only Rs. 250 per dose.
To ensure complete satisfaction of the farmers, the scheme also includes a refund policy in case of failure of Artificial Insemination. During the year 2025-26, as many as 26 farmers whose animals could not conceive were provided refund as per the scheme guidelines. This reflects the strong commitment of the Administration towards transparency and farmer welfare.
The Department of AH&VS has appealed to all livestock farmers across the Islands to come forward and actively adopt the ABIP-SSS scheme for the overall development of the livestock sector. Farmers interested in availing this service may contact their nearest Veterinary Hospital or Dispensary.