State govt aims to boost milk production
Indore: The state govt, which set an ambitious target to significantly increase its milk production, aims to contribute 20% of the nation's total output—a substantial jump from its current 9%.
It is focusing on improving animal breeds through the effective and results-oriented implementation of artificial insemination programs.
This directive came from Agriculture Production Commissioner Ashok Barnwal during a divisional review meeting held in Indore on Wednesday. Addressing the meeting, Barnwal extensively reviewed schemes, programs, and activities related to Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Services, Dairy Development, Fishermen Welfare, and Fisheries departments.
He emphasised promoting cow rearing and ensuring that well-managed cow shelters receive maximum benefits from govt schemes and facilities. The senior officials urged all collectors of the Indore division, who attended the meeting, to prioritise efforts to boost milk production in their respective districts, stating that the state govt launched special programs to achieve this target.
Barnwal also stressed the importance of improving animal breeds through the effective and results-oriented implementation of artificial insemination programs.
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He directed all Zila Panchayat CEOs to make special efforts to connect more beneficiaries with poultry and goat farming activities. Furthermore, he called for increasing milk collection through dairy cooperative societies and bringing more livestock farmers into their fold.
Recognising the significant potential in fisheries production, Barnwal called for the adoption of state-of-the-art techniques to make it economically viable. He specifically highlighted cage farming as a rapidly emerging and profitable method, urging its widespread adoption. Officials were directed to set district-wise targets for cage farming and ensure their timely completion. He also encouraged the biofloc method, which allows for higher production in smaller spaces.
Barnwal emphasised that these modern techniques could transform fisheries into an effective means of self-employment for rural youth.
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