RASHTRIYA KAMDHENU AAYOG

RASHTRIYA KAMDHENU AAYOG

Subject: Government Schemes

Context: The examination – Kamdhenu Gau-VigyanPrachar-PrasarPareeksha – will be held on February 25, Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog (RKA) chairman VallabhbhaiKathiria said.

Concept:

• The exam will be conducted in four categories: primary level (up to class VIII); for students between classes IX and XII; a third category for college and university students; and the fourth will be open to all, in which not only Indian citizens but anyone can appear.
• The exam will be conducted by Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog(RKA)under the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying.

About RKA:

• RKA has been constituted by the Government of India for the conservation, preservation, protection and development of cows and their progenies and for giving directions for the cattle development programmes.

          Functions:

• The Aayog will work in collaboration with Veterinary, Animal Sciences or Agriculture University or departments or organizations of the Central/State Government engaged in the task of research in the field of breeding and rearing of cow, organic manure, biogas etc.
• It will take up scientific activities for genetic upgradation and increasing productivity of cows.
• It will provide the policy framework and direction to the cow conservation and development programmes in the country and for ensuring proper implementation of laws with respect to the welfare of cows.