Agartala: Tripura govt has undertaken an initiative to increase the population of cattle to cater to the ever-growing demand for milk and milk products in the state.
The initiative is part of the Rashtriya Gokul Mission Animal resources development minister Sudhangshu Das Saturday said 10 villages have been identified so far to implement the project.
The govt is working on vaccination, treatment and disease prevention measures for birds and animals,” Das said. Besides increasing the supply of milk, eggs and meat, the project aims to create employment opportunities. “We need to explore ways to increase the supply of milk and milk products.
Minister Sudhangshu Das stated the project, implemented in 10 villages, aims to boost milk, egg, and meat supply while creating employment opportunities. With 13 mobile veterinary units, the government ensures timely animal treatment and disease prevention. India’s milk production rose by nearly 4% to 239 million tonnes in 2023-24, with UP being the highest producer. Meat production increased by 5% to over 10 million tonnes, led by West Bengal. Egg production reached 143 billion, while wool output stayed constant at 34 million kg.
The Tripura government has launched an initiative under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission to increase cattle population and milk production. The survey aims to provide reliable data for policy making and research.