The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) is a branch of the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying in India. The department is responsible for matters related to livestock production, preservation, and protection from disease. Key initiatives include the National Livestock Mission, Rashtriya Gokul Mission, National Animal Disease Control Program, Dairy Entrepreneurship Development Scheme, and the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund. These programs aim to improve livestock health, enhance dairy production, support dairy entrepreneurs, and increase private sector investment in animal husbandry infrastructure.