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He said animal husbandry and dairy development would play a vital role in the state’s ambition of becoming a $1 trillion economy, with emphasis on increasing milk production at the lowest possible cost.
Addressing the gathering, Singh said the UP govt was supporting farmers through subsidies for cattle purchase and access to high-quality semen to help increase their income. Varanasi: UP ttar Pradesh Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Minister Dharmpal Singh on Saturday inaugurated ‘Rangeelo Kashi’, a two-day mega rural festival being organised at BHU by National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and its wholly owned subsidiary, NDDB Dairy Services.
Durga Shankar Mishra, former UP chief secretary and director, NDDB, said the state, once a leading milk-producing region, had regained momentum under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath . He said focused efforts by the state govt and NDDB had helped UP reclaim its position as India’s largest milk-producing state, while significant scope remained for further development of the dairy sector. NDDB CMD Meenesh Shah said ‘Rangeelo Kashi’ followed the success of the first ‘Rangeelo’ event held in Jaipur. He said NDDB was working to strengthen dairy development in eastern Uttar Pradesh through measures such as reviving old plants and promoting high-yielding cattle breeds.
The minister also urged farmers to take advantage of the government’s animal vaccination drive to protect livestock and improve productivity.