Purnia, Bihar, October 2025: In a landmark step for India’s dairy and livestock sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Northeast India’s first indigenous bovine sex-sorted semen processing facility in Purnia district, Bihar.
The facility has been established under the National Gokul Mission (RGM) with the support of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). It deploys GauSort, an indigenous sex-sorting technology developed by NDDB in collaboration with premier scientific institutions, including IISc Bengaluru and IIT Madras. The project has been financially supported by the Government of India under RGM for scaling up and delivery to farmers.
🌱 Technology with a Purpose
The GauSort technology ensures an 85–90% probability of producing female calves, which will significantly contribute to:
- Higher milk production
- Enhanced farmer income
- Reducedthe economic burden of maintaining unproductive male calves
To maximise farmer benefits, the price of sex-sorted semen has been fixed at an affordable ₹250 per dose, making it accessible to small, marginal, and landless livestock farmers.
🗓️ Background
- On October 5, 2024, PM Modi dedicated the first GauSort machine to the nation.
- The inauguration in Purnia marks the operational launch of the country’s first facility based entirely on indigenous technology.
This move strengthens the principles of Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat, combining domestic research, institutional collaboration, and targeted government support to boost rural income and nutritional security.
🗣️ Leadership Insight
Speaking at the event, PM Modi highlighted the role of technology-driven interventions in transforming rural India:
“GauSort represents the power of Indian science and innovation in addressing the needs of our farmers. This facility will not only boost milk production but also empower small and marginal farmers with higher incomes and better livelihoods.”
🔍 Significance for Indian Dairy
This indigenous breakthrough comes at a time when India’s dairy sector is under pressure to enhance productivity per animal, improve sustainability, and reduce resource inefficiencies. Sex-sorted semen, long used in developed dairy markets, is now being domestically manufactured and made affordable, ensuring scalability and equitable access.
For the Indian dairy industry, this facility marks:
- Global competitiveness in reproductive biotechnology
- A major stride in value-added dairy innovation
- Strengthening of India’s position as the world’s largest milk producer
✅ Key Takeaways
- PM Modi inaugurated India’s first indigenous sex-sorted semen facility in Purnia, Bihar.
- Powered by NDDB’s GauSort technology, tested with IISc & IIT Madras.
- Ensures 85–90% chance of female calves, boosting milk productivity.
- Priced at just ₹250 per dose to benefit small farmers.
- A landmark in Make in India, Atmanirbhar Bharat, and National Gokul Mission.
