Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet has approved the draft Odisha Bovine Breeding (Regulation) Bill, 2026, paving the way for a regulatory framework to ensure scientific cattle breeding, improve the quality of breeding services and safeguard farmers’ interests.
The proposed legislation, which will be introduced in the Odisha Legislative Assembly, envisages setting up an Odisha Bovine Breeding Regulatory Authority to oversee registration, certification, quality monitoring and enforcement of breeding standards.
According to an official press brief, the implementation of the proposed framework will be undertaken in phases by the concerned department following enactment and notification of the law.
The legislation makes registration mandatory for semen stations, semen banks, Artificial Insemination (AI) centres, AI technicians and establishments providing Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) services. It also stipulates that AI services can be provided only by registered technicians or registered veterinary practitioners.
To ensure quality and protect livestock farmers, the proposed law provides for quality testing and traceability of semen, embryos and other breeding materials. Inspection mechanisms, corrective measures and penalties will also be introduced to prevent the supply of substandard breeding materials and unauthorised services.
The Bill further proposes a State Digital Livestock Breeding Registry for animal identification, pedigree recording, parentage verification and monitoring of breeding outcomes.
Besides, an Odisha Bovine Genetic Improvement Fund has been proposed to promote genetic improvement, conservation of indigenous breeds, adoption of modern breeding technologies, capacity building and research.
The government expects the proposed regulatory framework to enhance cattle and buffalo productivity, improve farmers’ income and boost milk production.
It also provides for the regulation of sex-sorted semen and advanced reproductive technologies, including in-vitro fertilisation and embryo transfer, to facilitate the production of high-productivity calves.
The initiative is expected to strengthen sustainable livestock-based livelihoods and contribute towards achieving the state’s milk production targets under the Viksit Odisha 2036-47 vision.
