Sopore : Director Animal Husbandry Kashmir Ms Purnima Mittal today visited north Kashmir’s Sopore town and took stock of animal husbandry sector and implementation of various schemes by the department
On this occasion, Mittal also distributed dairy farm related equipments amongst progressive dairy farmers including tractors, milking vans and milking machines. While interacting with the progressive dairy farmers of the town, she informed about the various developments undertaken by the department in Sopore town and Baramulla district.
While talking to media, director animal husbandry Kashmir said one hundred forty new dairy farms were established in current year under integrated dairy development scheme (IDDS) with four crore subsidy distribution among the beneficiaries.
“The milk sector has seen a huge boost in the district with these new schemes and it will directly benefit the economic conditions of the farmers. The IDDS scheme is a big step for entrepreneurship and employment generation.”, Purnima Mittal told media during her visit.
Director AHD also said 5 lakh liters of milk per day is being generated in the area. She also said the department is planning to help progressive farmers in vermicompost manufacturing units.
To boost backyard poultry and egg production, the department also distributed chicks among various beneficiaries of the town. She expressed her satisfaction regarding poultry development in the town.
Ms Mittal informed the gathering about the plans of modernising the veterinary hospital with latest and modern equipment in Sopore town. She also mentioned the modern laboratory facilities equipped at Baramulla veterinary complex.
She later held a meeting with officers of district at veterinary complex sopore. The director appreciated the efforts of veterinarians and other staff of the department.
