Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the first livestock in-vitro fertilization (IVF) facility in the Northeast in Guwahati, Assam, marking a significant milestone in the transformation of the dairy industry in the region. The recently opened facility represents a significant advancement in animal research and a boost to rural livelihoods. With the use of cutting-edge reproductive technologies, the Guwahati IVF Lab will be essential to raising cow productivity, protecting native breeds, and assisting dairy producers. The laboratory seeks to close productivity gaps and guarantee sustainable dairy development throughout the Northeast by promoting the production of high-quality embryos and genetic improvement.
By shortening breeding cycles, increasing milk production, and preserving indigenous cattle breeds that are essential to India’s agricultural legacy, experts predict the facility will create new options for farmers. The program demonstrates the government’s dedication to modernizing animal husbandry in line with the “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” vision, which aims to equip farmers with scientific solutions, technology, and innovation to promote prosperity in rural India.