Uttar Pradesh Livestock Development Board (UPLDB)

What Uttar Pradesh Livestock Development Board (UPLDB) does

Uttar Pradesh Livestock Development Board (UPLDB) is a state-level autonomous body established by the Government of Uttar Pradesh on 31 October 1998 and registered under the Society Registration Act 1860 (Registration No. 2342/1998-99, renewed until 7 January 2029). Operating under the Uttar Pradesh Animal Husbandry Department, it functions as the State Implementing Agency for centrally sponsored cattle and buffalo breeding programmes — notably the Rashtriya Gokul Mission for indigenous breed conservation and the Nationwide Artificial Insemination Programme (NAIP).

Its core technical infrastructure comprises two Deep Frozen Semen Production Centres at Moti Neem (Lucknow) and Babugarh (Hapur), an IVF:ETT (In-Vitro Fertilisation and Embryo Transfer Technology) Centre at Chak-Ganjaria (Barabanki), a Breed Multiplication Farm at Baheri (Bareilly), and nine Zonal Centres distributed across Uttar Pradesh. The board produces and distributes frozen semen and sexed semen, levying ₹100 per AI service using sexed semen. It also administers the Livestock Insurance Scheme, providing a 50% Central Government premium subsidy (capped at two animals per beneficiary for a maximum three-year policy), with claims settled via direct RTGS transfers to beneficiary bank accounts.

UPLDB serves rural dairy farmers and cattle rearers across all 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh through a four-tier implementation hierarchy — State CEO, Commissionary-level Additional Director / Senior Zonal Manager, District Chief Veterinary Officer, and Village-level Veterinary Officer and Paravets. The MAITRI digital portal (maitriupldb.in) provides online scheme applications, complemented by a toll-free helpline (1800-309-1938), bilingual website, and social media presence. Funding flows from Government of India and Government of Uttar Pradesh budgetary allocations; UPLDB is wholly owned and controlled by the state government and does not raise private equity or debt capital.

Name

Uttar Pradesh Livestock Development Board (UPLDB)

Legal name

Uttar Pradesh Livestock Development Board

Website

https://upldb.up.gov.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Livestock Development and Animal Husbandry Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Animal Production (11521)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Artificial Insemination (AI) & Semen Services (Collection, Processing, Storage) (AFACAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Breeding Program Design & Genetic Consulting (Mating Plans, EPD/Index Selection) (AFACAEAD), Reproductive Health & Herd Fertility Programs (Preg Checks, Calving/Lambing Support) (AFACALAG), Estrus Synchronization & Reproductive Management Services (Protocol Design, Heat Detection) (AFACAEAF)

Keywords

• Cattle breeding services
• Artificial insemination programmes
• Livestock insurance schemes
• Animal husbandry development
• Government veterinary services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lucknow

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: As a state government autonomous body, UPLDB operates primarily through funding from the Government of India (centrally sponsored schemes) and the Government of Uttar Pradesh. The board implements schemes like Rashtriya Gokul Mission, NAIP (National Artificial Insemination Programme), and Livestock Insurance Scheme with central and state government financing.
2. Scheme Implementation Services: The board serves as the State Implementing Agency (SIA) for various animal breeding and livestock development schemes, receiving administrative and implementation costs from government budgets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

UPLDB delivers cattle and buffalo breeding services through a state-wide network of Deep Frozen Semen Production Centres, IVF:ETT Centre, and Zonal Centres, implementing government schemes such as Rashtriya Gokul Mission, Nationwide Artificial Insemination Programme (NAIP), and Livestock Insurance Scheme. The board produces and distributes frozen semen and sexed semen for artificial insemination, and provides subsidized livestock insurance with 50% premium subsidy to protect farmers against animal loss. The MAITRI digital portal supports online applications for these services across all 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh.

Product overview

Uttar Pradesh Livestock Development Board (UPLDB) is a state-level autonomous body registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860, established to reorganize and reorient cattle and buffalo breeding activities in Uttar Pradesh. The organization operates a multi-tiered infrastructure network comprising two Deep Frozen Semen Production Centres, one IVF:ETT Centre, one Breed Multiplication Farm, and nine Zonal Centres distributed across the state. UPLDB delivers its mandate through integrated government schemes including the Rashtriya Gokul Mission (for indigenous breed conservation), the Nationwide Artificial Insemination Programme (using sexed semen technology), and the Livestock Insurance Scheme (providing subsidized insurance to protect farmers). The MAITRI digital platform enables online scheme applications. These products and facilities work together to provide end-to-end breeding services—from semen production and distribution through AI delivery to insurance protection for beneficiary livestock.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MAITRI: Online application portal for farmers/beneficiaries to apply for livestock development schemes

Products and services

• Rashtriya Gokul Mission (राष्ट्रीय गोकुल मिशन) A centrally sponsored government scheme focused on conservation and development of indigenous cattle breeds, implementing breeding programs to improve bovine stock across Uttar Pradesh. Targeted at farmers and cattle rearers engaged in dairy farming.
• Nationwide Artificial Insemination Programme (राष्ट्रव्यापी कृत्रिम गर्भाधान कार्यक्रम) A nationwide artificial insemination programme providing AI services using sexed semen at a Rs. 100 levy per insemination, supported by the board's frozen semen production centres to improve breeding outcomes for cattle and buffalo across Uttar Pradesh. Targeted at farmers and cattle rearers.
• Livestock Insurance Scheme (पशुधन बीमा योजना) A centrally sponsored insurance scheme providing 50% subsidized premium coverage for crossbred and high-yielding cattle and buffaloes, protecting farmers against loss due to animal death. Claims are paid via RTGS directly to beneficiary bank accounts, with maximum 2 animals per beneficiary for a 3-year policy.
• MAITRI Portal Online application portal for livestock development scheme applications and management, accessible at maitriupldb.in for farmer registration, MAITRI scheme applications, and service requests. sub-brand of UPLDB.
• Deep Frozen Semen Production Centres State-of-the-art facilities at Moti Neem (Lucknow) and Babugarh (Hapur) producing high-quality frozen semen doses for artificial insemination programs across Uttar Pradesh as part of the board's cattle and buffalo breeding infrastructure.
• IVF:ETT Centre (Chak-Ganjaria) In-vitro fertilization and embryo transfer technology centre located at Chak-Ganjaria, Barabanki, enabling advanced reproductive breeding techniques beyond conventional artificial insemination for accelerated breed improvement in bovines.
• Pashu Utthan Varn Sankar Kendra Baheri Cattle breed multiplication and development centre located on Bareilly-Rudrapur Highway focused on indigenous breed improvement and multiplication activities in Uttar Pradesh.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• PCDF (Pradeshik Cooperative Dairy Federation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 March 1998PCDF works with UPLDB in implementing cattle and buffalo breeding activities in the state, leveraging the cooperative dairy network for broader reach of breeding services to farmers associated with dairy cooperatives.
• BAIF Development Research FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBAIF is a key partner in conducting animal and buffalo breeding activities, bringing expertise in rural development and livestock management to complement UPLDB's breeding programmes.
• State Agricultural UniversitiessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerUPLDB collaborates with state agricultural universities for technical guidance, research support, and academic expertise in animal breeding and husbandry practices.
• State Veterinary UniversitiessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerState veterinary universities provide specialized veterinary expertise and research capabilities to support breeding programmes and animal health initiatives.
• IVRI (Indian Veterinary Research Institute)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerIVRI and ICAR institutes collaborate with UPLDB for advanced research in animal breeding, providing scientific validation and technical innovation to breeding programmes.
• NDDB (National Dairy Development Board)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNDDB works with UPLDB on dairy development and breeding initiatives, providing strategic support for national breeding programmes and frozen semen technology standards.
• Rural Development DepartmentsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoordination with Rural Development Department ensures alignment of livestock development schemes with broader rural development objectives and complementary implementation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rajasthan Livestock Development Board: State-level autonomous body implementing cattle/buffalo breeding and AI programmes in Rajasthan; mirrors UPLDB's mandate, scheme structure, and multi-tier field execution model for a different state.
• BAIF Development Research Foundation: Non-profit foundation and UPLDB's core breeding partner; conducts cattle and buffalo breeding, AI services, and livestock development across multiple Indian states with similar field-level implementation focus, making it one of the closest functional peers.
• Gujarat Livestock Development Board: State-level body implementing cattle breeding, frozen semen production, and AI programmes in Gujarat under similar centrally sponsored scheme framework; directly comparable in mandate, scope, and operating model to UPLDB.
• Maharashtra Livestock Development Board: State-level body implementing cattle/buffalo breeding programmes in Maharashtra; structurally identical to UPLDB with frozen semen stations, AI services, and breed improvement schemes under central government sponsorship.
• Karnataka Livestock Development Board: State-level body executing cattle breeding, frozen semen production, and AI services in Karnataka under the same centrally sponsored scheme framework; functionally a near-identical peer to UPLDB.

Emerging players

• Genus ABS India: Private global leader in bovine genetics and AI services with India operations; competes with UPLDB in the sexed semen and high-genetic-merit AI segment, serving progressive dairy farmers seeking premium genetics.

Others

• Hester Biosciences Limited: Listed Indian manufacturer of animal vaccines and health products; complementary supplier to UPLDB's breeding programmes, addressing livestock health risks that drive insurance scheme utilisation.
• Indian Immunologicals Limited: Government-affiliated animal health company producing livestock vaccines and biologicals; adjacent ecosystem player supporting animal husbandry productivity with which UPLDB farmers regularly interact.

Broad incumbents

• National Dairy Development Board (NDDB): National-level apex dairy development organisation and UPLDB's strategic partner; operates cooperative breeding programmes, semen stations, and dairy infrastructure across India at much larger scale, serving overlapping cattle/buffalo breeding and dairy productivity mandates.

Regional players

• Pradeshik Cooperative Dairy Federation (PCDF): UP's apex dairy cooperative federation and UPLDB's core partner; operates milk procurement, breed development, and AI services through cooperative network in UP, with significant functional overlap in breeding programme execution.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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