In India, veterinary service is a state subject, and state governments are the primary stakeholders in the implementation of central and state-funded programs related to animal disease control and delivery of last-mile veterinary services. As an additional investment, for the year 2019-20, the Government of India has already given administrative approval of Rs.500 crores for the implementation of a significant Central Sector Scheme viz the 'National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP) to control two critical diseases: Foot and Mouth Disease and Brucellosis. The amount released is out of the total cabinet-approved budget of Rs.13,343 crores for the NADCP till 2024. 

The opportunity given by a Central Sector Scheme of this magnitude must be utilized by all stakeholders to bring the required changes in the veterinary service delivery system in India. One of the vital areas is to ensure improved participation of the private sector in disease control efforts and the last-mile delivery of animal health care,