Vol. 9, Special Issue 1 (2024)

Author(s): Prajakta Jadhav and Supriya Biradar

Abstract: In India, sixth five year plan (1980-85) appealed the states to frame their own breeding policy and implement. Accordingly all the states of India formulated their state breeding policies. On similar lines, Maharashtra proposed its state breeding policy in 2006 and revised in 2010. This visionary breeding policy acts as a light house for breeding of different species of livestock in different agro-climatic zones of Maharashtra (India). The policy highlights selective breeding, grading up and crossbreeding giving a special emphasis to cattle and buffalo breeding. However, livestock species viz., goat, sheep, poultry, equine and pigs too find their place in the policy decision. In spite of meticulous planning of the policy, a Meager genetic improvement is evident in livestock sector of Maharashtra. This review highlights the considerations in implementation of Maharashtra State Breeding Policy-2010 and the measures to overcome constrains associated.