DAHD Reviews Lumpy Skin Disease Situation in Delhi, Emphasizing Coordinated Vaccination and Control Measures
Distilled Policy Brief
- The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) reviewed the Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) situation in Delhi NCT, emphasizing coordinated vaccination, active surveillance, and biosecurity measures.
- As of September 2026, Delhi reported 584 active LSD cases with zero mortality, while over 45,950 animals have been vaccinated against the disease during the year.
- Key strategies include establishing physical check-posts in neighboring states for animal movement control, vector management, and close coordination with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and local gaushalas.
🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points
Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) transmission vectors, causative virus (Capripoxvirus), and national livestock vaccination initiatives.
⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages
Discuss the economic impact of infectious livestock diseases like Lumpy Skin Disease on smallholder dairy farmers and evaluate the administrative challenges in implementing inter-state biosecurity measures.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
With reference to the containment and management of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) in the Delhi National Capital Territory (NCT) as reviewed in 2026, consider the following statements: 1. Establishing physical check-posts in neighboring states to regulate animal movement is one of the recommended strategies for controlling the spread of the disease. 2. Despite active cases being reported in Delhi NCT during the 2026 review, zero mortality was recorded among the affected animals. 3. Vector management and active coordination with municipal bodies and local gaushalas are key components of the containment protocol. Which of the statements given above are correct?
- [A] 1 and 2 only
- [B] 2 and 3 only
- [C] 1 and 3 only
- [D] 1, 2 and 3
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
All three statements are correct according to the official review. The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) recommended establishing physical check-posts in neighboring states to control animal movement. As of September 2026, Delhi reported 584 active cases of LSD with zero mortality. Additionally, the containment strategy emphasizes vector control, biosecurity, and close coordination with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and local gaushalas.
🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)
Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.