Prime Minister Modi emphasized the critical role of livestock and allied activities in uplifting rural livelihoods under the PM-DDKY. Highlighting past efforts, he noted that over 125 crore vaccines have been administered free of cost to protect animals from diseases like Foot and Mouth Disease. Under the new Yojana, further extensive animal health campaigns will be launched at the local level to ensure the continued health of the national herd and reduce financial anxieties for farmers. The strategy also promotes diversification beyond traditional farming, specifically encouraging animal husbandry, fisheries, and beekeeping for additional income, thereby empowering small farmers and landless families.

A key focus of the investment is advanced dairy technology and genetic upgradation. Under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM), the North-Eastern Region received a major boost with the inauguration of its first Livestock IVF Laboratory in Guwahati, Assam, backed by an investment of ₹28.93 crore. Furthermore, the article detailed multiple major infrastructure projects inaugurated under the National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD), including a 120 MT per day Milk Powder Plant and a 3.5 lakh litres per day UHT Plant for the Mehsana Milk Union, representing a colossal ₹460 crore investment.

The expansion of processing capacity is widespread across multiple states. Other NPDD projects include a 30 TPD Milk Powder Plant for the Indore Milk Union (₹76.50 crore) and a 25,000 liters per day UHT Plant for the Bhilwara Milk Union (₹46.82 crore). Further strengthening the physical network, the foundation stone was laid for a massive Integrated Dairy Plant and a 200 TPD Cattle Feed Plant in Andhra Pradesh, securing an investment of ₹219 crore. Additionally, 10 projects worth ₹303.81 crore were inaugurated through the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) to fortify national capacity for feed, milk, and animal product processing.