India’s government is offering major financial support — up to ₹50 lakh — to encourage people to start donkey, horse, and camel rearing under the National Livestock Mission. The move comes after a steep decline in donkey populations across the country. According to official data, donkey numbers have fallen by nearly 60% in recent years, raising concerns among livestock experts and rural development planners. In simple terms: the government wants more people to raise working a