SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha stated on Thursday that the successful G20 event in Srinagar has silenced critics and those who conspire to cause trouble in the Valley.
“The people of Kashmir made the G-20 event a grand success. The successful event has silenced troublemakers and those who would oppose the event on various pretexts,” the LG said while addressing the World Milk Day function at SKICC. Union Minister for Animal Husbandry Parshottam Rupala was also present at the occasion.
The LG expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the continuous support of the central government in the development of agriculture and allied sectors in Jammu and Kashmir, including the UT’s participation in the pilot launch of the National Digital Livestock Mission.
“The celebration of World Milk Day in J&K is a significant opportunity to acknowledge the important contribution of dairy farmers, entrepreneurs, and all stakeholders in the growth journey of the dairy industry,” the LG stated. “The exchange of ideas during the two-day summer meet will help identify new viable strategies for upgrading the technological capabilities of the livestock sector, and significant interventions for dairy sector productivity, processing, and value addition.”
“The UT government is striving to create new opportunities and introduce interventions to make the Animal Husbandry and Dairy Sector more lucrative for all stakeholders,” he added. He emphasized that dairy plays a crucial role in the prosperity of society, the well-being of farming families, and the economic activity of the rural economy. The UT government places great importance on sustained productivity increase and growth in the dairy sector.
The LG highlighted the contribution of the dairy sector to the rural economy and its role in providing livelihoods to a large population associated with the sector. He emphasized that the dairy sector continues to play a vital role in the agricultural GDP and that such deliberations will energize research and extension efforts and address modifications required for livestock management and productivity enhancements. He also mentioned that Jammu and Kashmir is strengthening its ties with other countries and states to transform the livestock and dairy sector and improve farmers’ remuneration.
“We are taking reformative measures to unlock the huge untapped potential of Animal Husbandry, Agriculture, and allied sectors,” he added. The LG stated that fodder production, improving wool quality, and addressing issues like inbreeding are other focus areas of the government. He assured that the UT government is committed to creating new avenues for farmers and youth entrepreneurs. Under the Holistic Agriculture Development Program, the UT government is launching the Integrated Dairy Development scheme, which will provide a social safety net to farmers and employment and entrepreneurship opportunities to the people. (KNO)
