Factors influencing in adoption of livestock insurance with special reference to Haryana

© Abstract: In spite of the concerted efforts put forth by the Government, the adoption of livestock insurance has been very low in the country. The reasons for its lack of adoption could be related with implementation and efficacy of the scheme, and socio-economic conditions of the farmer. In logit relationship, the paper found that increase in herd size and share of crossbred animals in the herd raised the probability to adopt the livestock insurance. Any efforts on the part of Government, Extension and Research Organizations to promote commercialization of dairy farming and up-gradation of germplasm of animals will go a long way in supporting the livestock insurance in the