Union Minister Ignites Excitement: Transformative Livestock Development Conclave & Breakthrough Projects Unveiled in NE
Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Rajiv Ranjan Singh, inaugurated the ‘Conclave on Dialogue for Holistic Development of Livestock Sectors in the North-East Region’ in Shillong. Attendees included Minister of State George Kurian, regional ministers, officials, industry representatives, and stakeholders. During the event, Singh launched several projects valued at Rs 10.93 crore, such as 15 Entrepreneurship Development Projects under the National Livestock Mission. He announced the establishment of four Fodder Farmer Producer Organizations facilitated by the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and a Regional Semen Production Laboratory and Goat Semen Bank in Khanapara, with support of Rs 337.29 lakh.
To enhance dairy cooperatives, the NDDB will conduct a Baseline Village Survey in Arunachal Pradesh and collaborate with Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and Tripura. Singh also inaugurated an Intensive Cattle Development Project in Meghalaya with a Rs 31.86 lakh investment and a Multiplier Pig Farm in Ri Bhoi District costing Rs 10.23 crore. Additionally, an initiative for the conservation of Siri cattle in Sikkim was unveiled, backed by Rs 215.6 lakh.
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Transforming Rural India Foundation and the Assam government to boost awareness programs and offer technical assistance. Singh highlighted the approval of 29 projects under the National Programme for Dairy Development with a total investment of Rs 240 crore, impacting 53 districts in the North-East Region.
Addressing the challenges in the region’s livestock sector, Singh emphasized the need for stronger infrastructure and technological advances through public-private partnerships. He urged state governments to establish a single-window system to streamline private investment, thus strengthening the livestock sector’s development in the North-East.
Original Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/union-min-opens-livestock-devpt-conclave-in-ne-launches-multiple-projects-for-sector-enhancement/articleshow/117496375.cms
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Publish Date: 2025-01-23 23:53:00
