What ankush does

Ankush is a non-profit organization headquartered in Hyderabad, India, dedicated to the conservation of indigenous cattle breeds and environmental protection across South India. The organization operates four In-situ and Ex-situ breed improvement centers spanning Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, covering approximately 50 hectares and housing 300 indigenous cows, bulls, and calves representing 27 recognized breeds including Ongole, Punganur, Gir, Vechur, Red Sindhi, Kangyam, Pulikulam, and Kankrej. Its core technical capabilities include frozen semen preservation at the Gosamrakshana Seva Kendra (equipped with BA-35 LN and 3 LN containers and liquid nitrogen), selective breeding programs, and the import of genetic material from Brazil under a unique Government of India authorization granted in December 2016. The organization also extends into wildlife (Indian Roller bird conservation on 7 acres in Nizamabad) and women livestock keeper empowerment, framed under FAO's Global Plan of Action for Animal Genetic Resources.

Ankush does not generate commercial revenue; its operations are funded through donations (visible via the "Donate Now" CTA on ankush.org.in) and grants. It has no priced products or services, and its distribution model relies on 41 three-wheeled mobile carriers conducting village-level outreach, exhibitions at policy forums such as the UN COP-11 Convention on Biological Diversity, and corporate CSR partnerships exemplified by an Airbus-backed biogas project in Tamil Nadu. Its go-to-market is therefore mission-driven community engagement rather than transactional sales, with stakeholders ranging from small and marginal farmers and women livestock keepers (primary beneficiaries) to government animal husbandry departments, the FAO, UNDP, and CSR-funneling corporates. The organization's competitive positioning rests on regulatory firsts (FAO Case No. 484 and the inaugural Brazilian import permit), a unique heritage location near the Emperor Ashoka Rock Edicts at Jonnagiri, and a multi-state operational footprint that has no direct for-profit competitor.

Name

ankush

Legal name

Ankush

Website

https://ankush.org.in

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Ankush is a Hyderabad-based Indian non-profit that conserves 27 indigenous cattle breeds across four breed improvement centers in South India, funded by donations and grants and serving rural farmers, women livestock keepers, and CSR partners under an FAO-aligned mandate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Indigenous Livestock Conservation

NAICS

All Other Animal Production (11299), Dairy Cattle and Milk Production (112120)

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nucleus Herd/Flock Breeding & Multiplier Stock Supply (AFAEAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dairy Breeding & Genetics (AI, Embryo Transfer) (AFAEACAD), Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Livestock Management (EDAOAOAD)

Keywords

• Indigenous cattle conservation
• Breed improvement programs
• Livestock genetic resources
• Environmental protection services
• Biodiversity conservation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Hyderabad

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ankush is a non-profit foundation dedicated to the conservation, genetic improvement, and propagation of indigenous Indian cattle breeds. It maintains four breed improvement centers, a herd of more than 300 indigenous cattle spanning 27 breeds on roughly 50 hectares of land, and conducts community outreach through 41 mobile carriers. The foundation preserves bovine genetic material, runs breed-specific breeding programs, and partners with corporates on CSR-led conservation projects such as biogas initiatives.

Product overview

Ankush is a non-profit organization for environment protection focused on conservation, research, and high genetic breed improvement of indigenous cattle in India. The organization operates breed improvement centers, maintains cattle conservation facilities, and engages in environmental protection, women empowerment, and corporate social responsibility activities. The organization does not offer commercial products or technology services but rather operates as a charitable NGO working on agricultural heritage preservation and sustainable farming initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Indigenous Cattle Breed Conservation Program
• Gosamrakshana Seva Kendra (Breed Improvement Centers)
• Bovine Genetic Material Preservation Service

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 February 2016ANKUSH is a member of FAO's Global Agenda for Sustainable Livestock and is the only non-profit organization practicing conservation of Recognized Indigenous cattle in India in accordance with FAO's Global Plan of Action for Animal Genetic Resources. FAO registered ANKUSH's Recognized Indigenous cattle project vide case number: 484, dated February 2, 2016.
• Andhra Pradesh Livestock Development AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupplied BA-35 LN and 3 LN containers and liquid nitrogen for the Gosamrakshana Seva Kendra to preserve semen of indigenous breeds including Ongole, Punganur, Red Sindhi, Kangyam, Pulikulam, Burgur, Gir, Vechur and Amrit Mahal.
• Government of IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGranted first-ever import authorization on 17 December 2016 to import 1,500 doses of semen, sexed semen and 50 embryos of Ongole, Red Sindhi, Gir and Kankrej cattle from Brazil. FAO recorded the import permit vide: ODG Case 153, dated: 17 January 2014.
• Airbus Corporate FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExample of CSR partnership: Airbus volunteers built biogas units powered by cow dung/cow manure in Kudimery village in Tamil Nadu state, Southern India. These plants have significantly contributed to improve community's life socially and economically while reducing CO2 emissions.
• United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNDP officials visited ANKUSH's World's Only Unique Museum Of Cattle Products during COP-11 Convention on Biological Diversity at Hyderabad.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BAIF Development Research Foundation: One of India's largest livestock-focused development NGOs, operating breed improvement, artificial insemination and rural livestock programs across multiple states. Highly comparable to Ankush in mission (indigenous livestock development) and rural India operating model.
• The Livestock Conservancy: US-based non-profit dedicated to conserving heritage and endangered livestock breeds through breeding programs, genetic preservation and farmer education. Closest international analogue to Ankush in terms of mission, breed-conservation focus and non-profit operating model.
• Rare Breeds Survival Trust: UK charity focused on conserving native livestock breeds at risk of extinction, maintaining breed registries and a gene bank. Direct functional analogue to Ankush's mission of preserving indigenous cattle genetic diversity.

Broad incumbents

• ICAR-National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources: Indian Council of Agricultural Research institute mandated with characterization, conservation and documentation of animal genetic resources in India. Compares to Ankush as the dominant public-sector player in the same breed-conservation domain.
• Heifer International: Global non-profit focused on ending hunger and poverty through sustainable livestock farming, with significant India presence. Comparable to Ankush in combining livestock provision with rural development and women empowerment objectives.
• Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Animal Genetic Resources Branch: UN body that administers the Global Plan of Action for Animal Genetic Resources, under which Ankush is registered. Strategic partner and the highest-level policy counterpart governing the breed-conservation standards Ankush follows.

Others

• National Dairy Development Board: India's apex dairy development organization promoting dairy cooperatives and cattle productivity. Adjacent to Ankush's cattle-focused mission, with overlapping interests in breed improvement though operating at vastly larger scale in commercial dairy.
• Wildlife Conservation Trust: India-focused conservation NGO working on wildlife and habitat preservation with rural community engagement. Comparable to Ankush in NGO structure, India geography and integration of conservation with rural livelihoods.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/andhra-pradesh-livestock-development-ag

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