Nationwide Artificial Insemination Programme is still being run under Rashtriya Gokul Mission for cattle and buffalo breeding support. In low coverage districts, the service is given free at the farmer's doorstep with semen from high genetic merit bulls.
As of 02 August 2026, the latest official material still points to this scheme continuing under the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying. A Lok Sabha reply published through PIB on 29 July 2025 again referred to free doorstep artificial insemination under this scheme, and the DAHD guideline page was refreshed in March 2025.
Nationwide Artificial Insemination Programme details
Old draft details in this post were not correct. This is not a Madhya Pradesh only scheme, and it is also not a normal public form-based subsidy post. It is a service scheme run under Rashtriya Gokul Mission to improve bovine breeds and raise milk productivity.
Latest official replies show that NAIP has been used in districts with less than 50% artificial insemination coverage. A Lok Sabha reply stated that NAIP Phase IV started from 1 August 2022 for 604 districts, and till that official reporting point more than 5.82 crore animals had been covered, 7.26 crore inseminations had been done, and 3.81 crore farmers had got service.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Nationwide Artificial Insemination Programme |
| Running Under | Rashtriya Gokul Mission |
| Launched By | Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India |
| Who It Helps | Cattle and buffalo owners in covered districts |
| Main Benefit | Free doorstep artificial insemination service in low coverage districts |
| Coverage Basis | Districts with less than 50% AI coverage as per official notes |
| Service Mode | Field service through animal husbandry units, AI workers and local network |
| Official Website | DAHD NAIP guideline page |
What benefit is given under NAIP
Main support under this scheme is free bovine artificial insemination in covered districts. Official replies say the service is given at the farmer's doorstep with semen from high genetic merit bulls. The larger aim is better breed quality, better reproductive performance, and higher milk productivity.
NAIP is also linked with the broader Rashtriya Gokul Mission work on semen stations, artificial insemination centres, MAITRI workers, and other breed improvement steps. So this article should be read as a service guide, not as a cash payment post.
Who can use this scheme
Latest public official notes do not show a single national public list in the same style used for scholarship or pension schemes. Still, the scheme is meant for livestock owners in districts where the department is running NAIP service rounds. Local animal husbandry staff may check basic animal and owner details before booking the service.
- Farmer should have cattle or buffaloes ready for breeding service.
- Village or district should fall under the current service area being covered by the department.
- Animal details and local identification details may be checked by the field team or local office.
- State breeding policy and local veterinary rules will still apply at field level.
How farmers can get the service
There is no verified latest 2026 public online application form for this scheme in the official material checked for this update. Farmers should use the local service route instead of waiting for an online portal link.
STEP 1 - Visit or contact the nearest district animal husbandry office, veterinary hospital, or artificial insemination centre and ask whether Nationwide Artificial Insemination Programme service is being run in the village or block at present.
STEP 2 - Share basic details about the animal, village, and owner with the local staff. The field team will tell whether doorstep service, centre visit, or village camp route is being used in that area.
STEP 3 - Keep the animal ready on the date suggested by the technician or field worker. If the local unit is using a MAITRI worker or linked field staff, the service may be arranged at home or through the nearest centre.
STEP 4 - Ask for the local record or booking note after the service so future follow up, repeat visit, or pregnancy check can be tracked easily.
Documents that may be asked locally
Official central notes checked for this update focus more on scheme running and coverage, not on one fixed national papers list. Local offices may still ask for a few basic records before giving service.
- Aadhaar card or another identity proof of the animal owner.
- Mobile number and village address details for service booking.
- Basic livestock record or tag details, if kept by the local office.
2026 update and scheme status
No official notice was found showing that NAIP has been closed and replaced by a new public name for farmers. Latest verified public sources checked in this update still show it under Rashtriya Gokul Mission, with the DAHD guideline page refreshed in March 2025 and a PIB-backed Lok Sabha reply published on 29 July 2025.
Because the old draft carried a dead state link and an old close date, those parts needed correction. The earlier Madhya Pradesh only framing was also not correct. This scheme is a central breed improvement service with field level delivery through the animal husbandry network.
Official contact details
For central level contact, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying lists its office at Krishi Bhawan, Dr Rajendra Prasad Road, opposite Rail Bhawan, Rajpath Area, Central Secretariat, New Delhi, Delhi 110001. For actual service booking, farmers should contact the nearest district animal husbandry office or veterinary hospital because field delivery is handled locally.
References
DAHD guideline page for Nationwide Artificial Insemination Programme
PIB release on facilities for dairy farmers dated 29 July 2025
FAQ's
Is Nationwide Artificial Insemination Programme still running in 2026?
Latest public official material checked for this update still points to the scheme running under Rashtriya Gokul Mission. No verified closure notice was found.
Is this a cash benefit scheme?
No. This is mainly a breeding service scheme. Main support is artificial insemination service, not direct cash payment to the farmer.
Can a farmer apply online?
No verified latest public online apply link was found in the official material checked here. Local animal husbandry office or veterinary network is the safer route for service booking.
Who should farmers contact first?
Nearest district animal husbandry office, veterinary hospital, or local artificial insemination worker should be contacted first for current village level service details.
Why was the old link removed?
The old external link in the draft pointed to mplivestock.org and that link is not reachable now. It was replaced with working official DAHD and PIB links.