• Government initiative for affordable veterinary medicines.
  • Supports animal husbandry & dairy farmers.
  • Inspired by PM Bharatiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJK) for human medicine.

Link to Livestock Health & Disease Control Programme (LHDCP)

  • Part of revised LHDCP.
  • Budget: ₹3,880 crore (2024-25 & 2025-26).
  • ₹75 crore allocated specifically for Pashu Aushadhi.

Current Livestock Statistics (20th Livestock Census, 2019)

  • Total Livestock Population: 535.78 million.
  • Bovine Population: 302.79 million.
  • Common diseases affecting productivity:
    • Foot & Mouth Disease (FMD)
    • Brucellosis

Operational Framework

  • Managed by:
    • Cooperative societies.
    • Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samriddhi Kendras (PMKSK).
  • Guidelines by: Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying.
  • Ensures efficient distribution & accessibility.

Inclusion of Traditional Medicines

  • Ethnoveterinary medicines will be available.
  • Based on traditional knowledge & NDDB-identified formulations.

Focus on Disease Prevention

  • Immunisation & medicine access to reduce disease incidence.
  • Improves productivity & supports farmer livelihoods.