Odisha cabinet approves Bovine Breeding Regulation Bill 2026
The proposed legislation aims to establish a regulatory authority and a digital registry to monitor cattle and buffalo breeding services.
The Odisha cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, has approved the Odisha Bovine Breeding (Regulation) Bill, 2026, according to reports by Urban Acres and The Times of India.
The bill proposes the creation of the Odisha Bovine Breeding Regulatory Authority to manage certification, quality monitoring, and enforcement. Chief Secretary Anu Garg said the legislation seeks to create a framework for scientific breeding and ensure the quality of services in the state.
Under the new rules, semen stations, banks, artificial insemination centres, and technicians must register. Artificial insemination will only be allowed through registered veterinary practitioners or technicians.
The legislation includes the creation of a State Digital Livestock Breeding Registry to track animal identification, parentage, and breeding results. It also proposes an Odisha Bovine Genetic Improvement Fund to support research, capacity building, and the conservation of indigenous breeds.
The government stated the law aims to increase cattle and buffalo productivity, boost milk production, and protect farmers from unauthorised services or substandard materials. The bill also seeks to regulate advanced technologies such as embryo transfer and in vitro fertilisation.
The bill is expected to be introduced in the Odisha Assembly during the upcoming session starting on November 18. If passed, the law will be implemented in phases following official notification.