Livestock Health and Disease Control Statistics 2026: Funds, Vaccination and Mobile Vet Units
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The Centre released Rs 1,03,215.71 lakh to States and UTs under the Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme in 2025-26, up from Rs 64,262.50 lakh in 2023-24, according to a Lok Sabha answer of 4 August 2026. 4,019 mobile veterinary units are running. State-wise releases and vaccination figures are below.
Livestock Health and Disease Control (LH&DC): key numbers
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LHDCP funds released to States and UTs by year
Total central funds released under the Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme in each of the last three financial years.
| Year | Funds released (Rs lakh) |
|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 64,262.50 |
| 2024-25 | 89,005.14 |
| 2025-26 | 1,03,215.71 |
Source: sansad.in, as on 4 August 2026
Top 12 states by LHDCP funds released (2025-26)
The 12 States that received the most LHDCP funds in 2025-26, with their releases in the two earlier years for comparison.
| State | 2023-24 (Rs lakh) | 2024-25 (Rs lakh) | 2025-26 (Rs lakh) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | 19,259.84 | 15,076.02 | 15,534.67 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 4,889.02 | 7,613.47 | 9,444.01 |
| Rajasthan | 635.11 | 5,968.58 | 8,363.26 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 8,534.26 | 7,605.85 | 7,595.98 |
| Bihar | 266.48 | 5,481.63 | 6,715.82 |
| Karnataka | 7,066.94 | 6,157.62 | 6,612.60 |
| Assam | 2,299.69 | 4,696.50 | 5,432.95 |
| Maharashtra | 7,232.82 | 6,464.19 | 4,819.66 |
| Gujarat | 1,087.97 | 5,243.59 | 4,611.72 |
| West Bengal | 3,639.00 | 4,034.63 | 4,202.21 |
| Tamil Nadu | 644.51 | 2,259.60 | 4,046.90 |
| Jharkhand | 0.00 | 460.00 | 3,021.99 |
Source: sansad.in, as on 4 August 2026
Vaccination under LHDCP over the last five years
Vaccine doses given under each disease control component, as reported to the Lok Sabha in August 2026.
| Component | Doses (lakh) |
|---|---|
| Foot and Mouth Disease control | 10,801.76 |
| Assistance to States (ASCAD) | 1,850.57 |
| Peste des Petits Ruminants control | 1,561.82 |
| Brucellosis control (female calves) | 296.74 |
| Classical Swine Fever control (NE pigs) | 38.16 |
Source: sansad.in, as on 4 August 2026
How LHDCP support reaches livestock farmers
What the numbers show
Central releases under the Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) have risen in each of the last three years. According to the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying's reply to Lok Sabha unstarred question 2579 of 4 August 2026, the Centre released Rs 64,262.50 lakh in 2023-24, Rs 89,005.14 lakh in 2024-25 and Rs 1,03,215.71 lakh in 2025-26. The increase followed the Cabinet's revision of the scheme in March 2025, which set an outlay of Rs 3,880 crore for 2024-25 and 2025-26 and added the Pashu Aushadhi component for cheap generic veterinary medicines.
State differences
Uttar Pradesh received the most money in all three years: Rs 15,534.67 lakh in 2025-26. Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh and Bihar make up the rest of the top five for 2025-26. Some states moved sharply. Rajasthan went from Rs 635.11 lakh in 2023-24 to Rs 8,363.26 lakh in 2025-26, and Jharkhand from nothing in 2023-24 to Rs 3,021.99 lakh. Releases depend on when a State sends proposals and how much of its earlier money it has used, so a jump or a fall in one year does not always mean a change in need.
Vaccination and mobile units
The same answer reports the progress of each disease control component over the last five years. Foot and Mouth Disease vaccination is by far the largest, at 10,801.76 lakh doses. Assistance to States for Control of Animal Diseases (ASCAD) accounts for 1,850.57 lakh doses and the Peste des Petits Ruminants programme for goats and sheep 1,561.82 lakh doses. 4,019 mobile veterinary units were operational, offering treatment, vaccination and minor surgery at the farmer's door.
What the figures do not tell you
Dose counts are not the number of animals. Vaccination rounds are repeated, so the same animal can appear more than once. Release figures show money sent by the Centre, not money spent by the State in that year. The answer also does not give the number of farmers served by the mobile units.
Where to check for updates
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying publishes scheme guidelines on dahd.gov.in. Fresh state-wise figures usually appear in answers to Parliament questions during each session, which are posted on sansad.in.
Frequently asked questions
How much money was released under LHDCP in 2025-26?
The Centre released Rs 1,03,215.71 lakh, or about Rs 1,032 crore, to States and UTs under LHDCP in 2025-26, according to Lok Sabha unstarred question 2579 answered on 4 August 2026. The figure was Rs 89,005.14 lakh in 2024-25.
Which state gets the most LHDCP funds?
Uttar Pradesh received the most in each of the last three years, including Rs 15,534.67 lakh in 2025-26. Madhya Pradesh (Rs 9,444.01 lakh) and Rajasthan (Rs 8,363.26 lakh) followed in 2025-26.
How many mobile veterinary units are working under LHDCP?
4,019 mobile veterinary units were operational under LHDCP, according to the Lok Sabha answer of 4 August 2026. Farmers can reach them on the toll-free number 1962 where the service runs.
How many animals have been vaccinated against foot and mouth disease?
10,801.76 lakh FMD vaccine doses were given over the five years covered by the August 2026 Lok Sabha answer. The count is of doses, not animals, since animals are vaccinated more than once.
What is the total outlay of LHDCP?
The Cabinet approved an outlay of Rs 3,880 crore for 2024-25 and 2025-26 on 5 March 2025. This includes Rs 75 crore for the Pashu Aushadhi component that supplies generic veterinary medicines.
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Sources
This guide was checked against these official pages:
- sansad.in (sansad.in/getFile/lsapps/loksabhaquestions/annex/188/AU2579_owNrz4.pdf)
- pib.gov.in (www.pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2108420)
- dahd.gov.in (dahd.gov.in/sites/default/files/2025-05/OperationalGuidelinesforLHDCP.pdf)