Veterinary Council Chief Urges SEED Scheme Implementation for DNCs in Andhra Pradesh

Fast Summary:

• P.V. Lakshmaiah, President of Andhra Pradesh State Veterinary Council, has urged teh State government to implement the Central scheme ‘SEED’ (Scheme for Economic Empowerment of De-notified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Communities) in Andhra Pradesh.
• Under SEED’s self-employment category, 70% of initiatives are related to animal husbandry and fisheries.
• Many eligible De-notified and Nomadic Communities (DNCs) are unable to benefit due to delays in obtaining caste certificates recognizing their community status as DNCs.
• The SEED scheme aims at addressing historical injustices faced by DNCs through education, health, housing, skill advancement, and self-employment initiatives without requiring financial contributions from state governments (100% centrally funded).
• Mr. Lakshmaiah recommends that welfare departments identify eligible communities under existing categories like OC, BC (Other Backward Classes), SC (Scheduled Caste), ST (Scheduled Tribe), or EWS for expedited certification issuance.
• He further calls for a week-long special drive to issue caste certificates swiftly so more individuals can take advantage of the program.

Indian Opinion Analysis:

The proposal by P.V.Lakshmaiah highlights crucial socio-economic gaps faced by De-notified and Nomadic Communities despite their formal de-notification status over time. The SEED scheme provides a unique opportunity for addressing systemic inequalities without placing financial strain on state governments-a important advantage that could accelerate its implementation if coordinated effectively with state-level administrative systems.

While concerns over timely issuance of caste certificates may hinder participation rates among DNCs in Andhra Pradesh specifically, Mr. Lakshmaiah’s recommendation for a focused drive indicates an actionable solution that could instantly benefit thousands within these marginalized groups-especially those tied to sectors like animal husbandry and fisheries.

If implemented successfully in Andhra Pradesh with collaboration between welfare departments across caste-based categorizations such as BC/SC/ST/EWS groups already recognized locally or nationally as potential beneficiaries under this scheme’s parameters-this could serve as a blueprint for similar high-impact rollouts across other states facing comparable challenges surrounding DNC communities.Read More: published – August 29, 2025 10:46 pm IST