Donkey Farming Scheme: Get ₹50 Lakh Subsidy to Boost Livestock & Conserve Breeds

• Indian government promotes donkey farming under National Livestock Mission (NLM) to strengthen livestock businesses and conserve indigenous breeds.
• Farmers and entrepreneurs can receive up to ₹50 lakh (50% capital subsidy) for establishing donkey breeding farms.
• Scheme requires at least 50 female and 5 male donkeys per unit, supporting only indigenous breeds.
• Aims to reverse the 60% decline in India's donkey population (1.23 lakh in 2019 vs 2012).
• Opportunities include selling breeding animals, working donkeys, and producing high-value donkey milk or hides for ejiao.