Odisha Cabinet Approves Bovine Breeding Regulation Bill
The Odisha State Cabinet approved a bill to regulate bovine breeding through a new regulatory authority and a digital livestock registry.
The Government of Odisha approved the draft Odisha Bovine Breeding (Regulation) Bill, 2026, which will be introduced in the Odisha Legislative Assembly. The legislation establishes a scientific framework for bovine breeding and creates the Odisha Bovine Breeding Regulatory Authority to manage registration, certification, and enforcement.
Under the new rules, all semen stations, semen banks, Artificial Insemination (AI) Centres, AI Technicians, and Assisted Reproductive Technology establishments must register with the state. AI services will be restricted to registered technicians or veterinary practitioners to ensure the quality and traceability of breeding materials.
To modernize agricultural data, the government will launch a State Digital Livestock Breeding Registry for pedigree recording and parentage verification. The bill also proposes the Odisha Bovine Genetic Improvement Fund to support the conservation of indigenous breeds and the advancement of breeding research and technology.
