Bhubaneswar: The Odisha cabinet, chaired by chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi, on Monday approved the Odisha Bovine Breeding (Regulation) Bill, 2026, paving the way for a regulatory authority to oversee registration, certification, quality monitoring and enforcement in bovine breeding.The Odisha Bovine Breeding Regulatory Authority will oversee registration, certification, quality monitoring and enforcement. The law will be implemented in phases after its enactment and notification.Chief secretary Anu Garg said the proposed legislation seeks to put in place a regulatory framework for scientific bovine breeding and ensure quality breeding services in the state.The bill is likely to be placed in the assembly during the forthcoming session starting Nov 18.Under the proposed framework, registration will be mandatory for semen stations, semen banks, artificial insemination (AI) centres, AI technicians and assisted reproductive technology establishments. AI services will be allowed only through registered technicians or veterinary practitioners.The legislation also seeks to ensure quality and traceability of semen, embryos and other breeding materials. It provides for inspection, quality testing, corrective measures and penalties to protect farmers against substandard breeding material and unauthorised services.A State Digital Livestock Breeding Registry will be set up for animal identification, pedigree recording, parentage verification and monitoring of breeding outcomes.The bill also proposes an Odisha Bovine Genetic Improvement Fund to support genetic improvement, conservation of indigenous breeds, adoption of modern breeding technologies, capacity building and research.The proposed law is aimed at improving cattle and buffalo productivity, conserving indigenous breeds, boosting farmers’ income and increasing milk production. It will also regulate the use of sex-sorted semen and advanced reproductive technologies, including in vitro fertilisation and embryo transfer.The govt expects strengthened breeding services and advanced technologies to improve milk productivity, support livestock-based livelihoods and help achieve the state’s milk production targets under Viksit Odisha.