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Livestock sector development will necessitate a judicious mix of credit and subsidy, as small holders, many among them living below the poverty line, dominate the sector. The attempt under the new livestock sector policy will be to enable them to achieve viable levels of efficiency and move up to viable mix of livelihood options. The policy will also enable the small holders to maximize resource utilization through better quality credit and better access to credit. The programmes through which the development plan enables the small holders to improve quality of life are: (i) special livestock breeding programme like subsidy package for raising the first cross bred calf in small holder households below the poverty line, (ii) access to concessional credit for acquiring livestock and poultry on SGSY terms, (iii) commercial credit for acquisition of livestock and poultry, (iv) credit for acquisition of draught animals, and (v) credit for fodder development / production.
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