Consider the following statements about the Rashtriya Gokul Mission: I. It is important for the upliftment of rural poor, as majority of low producing indigenous animals are with small and marginal farmers and landless labourers. II. It was initiated to promote indigenous cattle and buffalo rearing and conservation in a scientific and holistic manner. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Statement I: Correct. Rashtriya Gokul Mission aims at genetic upgradation of indigenous bovines, and this is important for rural poor because low-producing indigenous animals are largely with small/marginal farmers and landless labourers.
Statement II: Correct. The mission was launched for conservation and development of indigenous bovine breeds in a scientific and holistic manner; in official usage, bovines include both cattle and buffaloes.
Answer: Since both statements are correct, the correct option is (c) Both I and II.