Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog (RKA)

Subject: Polity

Context: RKA postponed the Cow Science exam after its chairman resigned yesterday.

Concept:

It was formed for conservation, protection and development of cows and their progeny by organizing animal husbandry on modern and scientific lines in 2019.
It falls under the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying).
it will function as an integral part of RashtriyaGokul mission.
It also includes development and conservation of indigenous breeds.
This focus will help increased growth of livestock sector which is more inclusive, benefitting women, and small and marginal farmers.
It 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.