Budhal in Rajouri to be promoted as first Milk Village in the region, said DAH,Jammu.

SHYAM SOOD
RAJOURI NOVEMBER 22:– “Animal Husbandry Department (AHD) is going to sanction 200 dairy units (comprising of five catthle/buffaloes each) for Budhal under the Integrated Dairy Development Scheme (IDDS) to pave the way for the establishment of first ‘Milk Village’ in the region,” said Director Animal Husbandry (DAH), Jammu.
Dr. Sagar D.Doifode, DAH announced this while addressing the local farmers during his tour to Budhal on Monday.
He, along with his team of officers also aware farmers about different farmer-centric schemes being implemented by the Animal Husbandry Department in the Jammu division.
“Spreading awareness about economic development schemes being run by the department is critical to creating an enabling environment to achieve inclusive growth of farmers. The department is committed to the welfare of the farming community and the concerned officers should work with utmost dedication and sincerity for the betterment of farmers in these far-flung areas” said DAH.
He laid special emphasis on timely and effective implementation of all the centrally sponsored as well as UT schemes and cautioned the officials to avoid unnecessary delays in this regard.
After giving them a patient hearing to farmer’s grievances, Dr. Sagar announced the establishment of 200 dairy units (comprising five cattle/buffaloes each) in the area under the Integrated Dairy Development Scheme to establish the first ‘Milk Village’ in the region.
The DAH, Jammu also distributed Kisan Credit Cards (KCCs) amongst the beneficiaries from Budhal and adjoining areas.
Chief Animal Husbandry Officer Rajouri Dr. Fazal Hussain Soze briefed the Director about the achievements of the Animal Husbandry Department in the Rajouri district.
BDC (Budhal), Chairperson Shameem Akhtar; Member Kisan Advisory Board, Rashid Saleem, PRI members, Director Sheep Husbandry Jammu Krishan Lal, Senior officers from the district administration Rajouri, District officers from Animal and Sheep Husbandry Departments were present on this occasion.