ANDHRA PRADESH LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
(APLDA)
RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT 2005
The State Government, with financial assistance from Govt. of India has
launched a massive programme of Restructuring of Breeding Operations in cattle
in the State under the project National Project for Cattle and Buffalo Breeding
(NPCBB). To implement this programme, A.P Livestock Development Agency
(APLDA) has been established and started functioning from April 2000.
Andhra Pradesh Livestock Development Agency (APLDA) at state level, with 13
Area Livestock Development Associations (ALDAs) at district level, is functioning
to carry out the Cattle and Buffalo Breeding Operations in the state. ALDAs have
promotional and developmental role, arranging services for cattle & buffalo
development.
The Executive Committee (EC) of APLDA is delegated with all powers for
running the organization. The EC is headed by the Chairman, presently the
Special Chief Secretary to Govt., AH, DD & F Dept., AP, Hyderabad is
discharging the functions as Chairman. The Executive Committee consists of 20
members.
Objectives of APLDA:
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The main objective is to expand Artificial Insemination to cover total
breedable bovine population at farmer’s doorstep aiming to productivity
optimization through improved breeding and through a system of recycling
of revenue, making itself sustainable.
To channelise all the inputs needed to provide Artificial Insemination
facility.
To regulate and ensure quality control of inputs and services rendered by
the field workers.
Functions of APLDA:
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Production and procurement of quality inputs like Frozen Semen,
Liquid Nitrogen and AI equipment, and their proper supply on cost
effective basis for crossbreeding and up-gradation of cattle and
buffaloes.
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Strengthening and expansion of field AI network and maintenance of
quality AI services through effective monitoring, supervision and
quality control.
Maintenance and Development of Indigenous Germplasm (Ongole) in
the breeding tracts of the state.
Generation of Self-employment for educated unemployed rural youth
as private Artificial Insemination practitioners (Gopalamitras).
Educating the farmers on breeding activities and reproductive
management.
Collection of data, analysis, generation of reports, periodical review
and study the impact of the project.
PROCEDURE FOLLOWED IN DECISION MAKING PROCESS
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Activity
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Production
and
distribution
of
breeding inputs
like
Frozen
Semen,
Liquid
Nitrogen
and
Equipment etc.
Description
Decision making
process.
Designation of
final decision
making
authority.
APLDA
has  Requirement of FS  Executive
expanded Artificial
doses
is
assessed
Committee
Insemination
(AI)
basing on the demand
of APLDA
activity in the state
of FS for AI activity
for
coverage
of
after discussions with
breedable
bovine
the
APLDA
Unit
population with AI.
Officers. The required
The
required
bulls will be procured
quantities of Frozen
by
constituting
a
Semen doses and
purchase
committee.
Liquid Nitrogen has
The CEO will instruct
to be procured and
the FSBS Officers for
supplied to all the AI
production of FS doses
centers
of
the
and
monitors
the
department of AH,
distribution
and
Gopalamitras
and
utilization.
other centers.
 The required quantity  Asst.
of LN will be estimated
Director
by
the
concerned
(AH),
district Semen Bank
Semen
Officers and procures
Bank/ FSBS
from
the
private
sources. This will be
distributed for storage
of FS at all the AI
centers.
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2.
3.
Selection,
Training
and
Establishment of
Gopalamitras
Livestock
Insurance
Programme
The required number
of
private
AI
practitioners
(Gopalamitras)
are
selected and trained
for using them in the
areas where the AI
facility is not being
provided
by
the
departmental
AI
centers.
This programme is
implemented in 8
districts of the state.
High
yielding
animals are identified
in the field and they
are insured against
the death + disability
for 3 years on 50%
subsidy basis.
 Basing on the indent
from the field Officers
the CEO takes a
decision for purchase
of equipment for AI
and storage.
 The concerned District
Semen Bank Officer in
consultation with the
Joint Director (AH)
will identify the places
for establishment of
Gopalamitra centers.
Candidate is selected
basing on the criteria
set by the committee
constituting JD (AH),
AD (AH), Semen
Bank,
Chairman,
ALDA etc.
 Selected candidates are
sent for the training as
per the approval of
CEO, APLDA.
 The required tool kit
and other equipment
are purchased and
supplied by the CEO.
Tenders are invited by the
CEO, APLDA from the
competitive
insurance
companies and finalized.
The details are furnished
to the concerned district
officers (Joint Directors
and Asst. Directors i/c.
Semen
Banks)
for
implementation of the
scheme.
The required
budget is released for
implementation of the
programme. The Joint
Director in turn will plan
for insurance of cattle.

Executive
Committee
of APLDA

Executive
Committee
of APLDA.
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CEO,
APLDA
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CEO,
APLDA
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Executive
Committee
of APLDA.
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NORMS SET FOR THE DISCHASRGE OF FUNCTIONS SECTION 4(1) (b) (iv).
1.
Sanction of leaves of all kinds
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
10.
11.
12.
Sanction of Loans and Advances.
Forwarding of Pension Papers.
Sanction of Increments
Pay Fixation and claims.
Action on meetings conducted.
Administrative and Technical sanctions.
Enquiry and Disciplinary actions.
Clearance of issues referred by M.P.
Clearance of issues referred by M.L.A.
Clearance of issues referred by District
Collector.
Clearance of issues referred by
Ministers.
Clearance of CMP cases.
Management issues.
Breeding issues.
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Reference document
prescribing the
Time frame
norms (Citizen’s
Charter, Service
Charter etc).
3 days
DAH
Proc.No.19420/KI/K2
/2002,dt.1-4-2003
15 days
7 days
10 days
10 days
15 days
10 days
10 days
15 days
15 days
15 days
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15 days
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7 days
1 to 3 hours
1 to 3 hours
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15.
16.
Norms/
Standards of
performance
set
Function/Service
RULES, REGULATIONS, INSTRUCTIONS, MANUAL AND RECORDS, FOR
DISCHARGING FUNCTIONS (SECTION 4(1) (b) (v) & (vi).
6.1. Please provide list and gist of rules, regulations, instructions, manuals and records,
held by public authority or under its control or used by its employees for discharging
functions in the following format.
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Description.
RULES AND
REGULATIONS OF
APLDA
Gist of contents.
Price of the
publication if
priced.
The bye-laws of APLDA registered
under Society act. It describes
about the Executive Committee
Meetings, Annual General Body
Meetings, Members of the Society;
Roles
of
Chairman,
Chief
Executive
Officer,
Executive
Committee and AGM.
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2.
MANUALS:
1.
District Office Manual.
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
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9.
Deals
with
the
prescribed
procedure and formats to be
followed in the Govt. Offices.
A.P. Stationery Manual.
Prescribed norms for Stationery
Articles to each Government
Offices.
A.H. Manual - I
Deals with the Acts and Rules of
A.H. Department.
A.H. Manual - II
Functional Manual deals with
different categories of employees
and their delegation of powers of
A.H. Dept.
A.H. Manual-III
Prescribed formats to deal with the
Departmental activities.
A.P. Special Pay and Deals with the sanction of Special
Allowance.
Pays/Compensatory pay to the
Govt. Employees.
A.P. Budget Manual.
Deals with the allocation of Head
of Accounts for transactions of the
Govt. business.
Gopalamitra Deepika
Manual for Private AI Practitioners Rs. 80/gives the brief description of
breeds, doorstep AI, fodder
production etc.
Pashu Ghanabhivriddhiki Guiding tool for cattle management Rs. 35/Pancha Sutralu
and reproduction.
CATEGORIES OF DOCUMENTS HELD BY THE PUBLIC AUTHORITY
UNDER ITS CONTROL (SECTION 4(1) (b) v (i).
7.1 Provide information about the official documents held by the Public authority or
under its control.
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Category of
document.
1.
Registration of
the organization
Title of the document.
Designation and
address of the custodian
(held by/under the
control of whom).
Dr. C. Satyanarayana,
Vety Asst Surgeon,
APLDA, Hyderabad.
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2.
Software
Oracle License
Windows 2000 Server License
License of MS Office XP
Dr. C. Satyanarayana,
Vety Asst Surgeon,
APLDA, Hyderabad.
3.
Tenders
Approved Rate Contract items for
supply of Vety and A.I. Equipment
and Veterinary Diagnostics and
Laboratory needs for the year 200607.
Approved Rate Contract items for
supply
of
Vety
Drugs
and
Therapeutics for the year 2006-07.
Dr. Haritha,
Vety Asst Surgeon,
APLDA, Hyderabad
Dr. Haritha,
Vety Asst Surgeon,
APLDA, Hyderabad
Livestock Insurance Programme:
Centrally Sponsored Livestock Insurance Scheme on pilot basis is implemented
in eight districts, E. Godavari, W. Godavari, Krishna, Guntur, Prakasam, Chittoor,
Karimnagar and Nalgonda districts of Andhra Pradesh. The salient features of
the scheme include,
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Insurance of the crossbred and high yielding cattle and buffaloes yielding
more than 1500 liters of milk per lactation at their present market value
against death due to disease and accident.
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50% subsidy on the cost of premium with entire cost of subsidy will be
borne by the Government.
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One time insurance subsidy for an animal up to a maximum period of
three years and two animals per beneficiary.
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Provision for payment of honorarium to the Veterinary Practitioners
authorized by the AH Department at the rate of Rs. 50/- per insured
animal at the time of insurance and at the rate of Rs. 100/- per claim for
their services under the scheme.
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Involvement of Panchayati Raj institution for awareness creation and
promotion of the scheme.
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15% on farmer’s contribution to be paid as commission to Insurance
Agents by the Insurance Companies.
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Maintenance of ear tag is the responsibility of the beneficiary. If the tag is
lost due to any reasons, it is the responsibility of the farmer to get the
animal retagged and intimated to the insurance company after duly
certified by the concerned Veterinarian.
Doorstep AI Programme through Gopalamitras:
The educated unemployed rural youth are selected from the local area and
are trained in doorstep AI. The villages, which are not covered under the
jurisdiction (3 Kms radius) of Departmental Vety. Institution and which are
potentially sound with 1500 to 2000 number of breedable population falling
under 4-5 contiguous villages with an access to transportation of breeding
inputs (FS & LN) are selected for establishment of Gopalamitra centers.
Selection:
Following criteria is followed in selection of the candidates. He/She
should belong to the local area.
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He/She should have passed 10th class
He/She should be above 18 years of age.
The selected candidates should be willing to invest for a vehicle
or get loan for mobility.
Basic Training:
The selected candidates are given training in handling of doorstep AI and
first aid for a period of 4 months.
Each Gopalamitra will be given the Equipment required for doorstep AI in
field. In addition to the AI, the Gopalamitras will be given training in handling
the first aid cases, Vaccinations and fodder development activities. Which will
give an additional income to the Gopalamitra whenever he attends the
services at the doorstep of farmers.
All the Gopalamitras will work under the respective Area Livestock
Development Associations (ALDAs) formed all over the state. The selection
and earmarking the area for their work will be done by the Committee
formed by the respective ALDA. Each Gopalamitra will be given license to
work in his jurisdiction and he will work under the guidance of ALDA.
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Contact persons::
Dr. Priyadarshi Dash, I.A.S.,
Chairman APLDA & Special Chief Secretary to Govt.
Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development & Fisheries Department,
Govt. of Andhra Pradesh,
A. P. Secretariat, Hyderabad.
Phone: 040- 23452270/2997
Fax: 23450279
Email:prlsecy_ahf@ap.gov.in
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Dr. Y. Eswaraiah,
Chief Executive Officer
Andhra Pradesh Livestock Development Agency,
D. No: 10-2-289/127,
Shanthinagar, Hyderabad-28.
Phone: 040-23316838, 23391711,23371516
Fax: 040-23316838
Email:aplda_hyd@rediffmail.com
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Dr. T. Venkateshwarlu,
Deputy Director (AH), Monitoring cell,
Andhra Pradesh Livestock Development Agency,
D. No: 10-2-289/127,
Shanthinagar, Hyderabad-28.
Phone: 040-23316838, 23391711,23371516
Fax: 040-23316838
Mobile: 9440815789
Email:aplda_hyd@rediffmail.com, tvr333@sancharnet.in
tvr333@sify.com
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