KOKRAHAR, AUG 25: Pramod Boro,the chief executive member of Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) has emphasized that the regulation and efficient management of livestock is a key determinant of the economic progress of a society as evidenced by the economic success of European countries like Denmark, where meat production is a key contributor to the economy.
A one-day workshop focused on different aspects of the state and central flagship programmes related to Animal Husbandry and Veterinary sector was held at the auditorium hall of Science College in Kokrajhar on Friday where officers, Vets, Paravets & Ministerial Staff of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary department participated.
The event was organised by Veterinary & Animal Husbandry department of Bodoland Territorial Region.
CEM Boro graced the occasion as chief guest, said that the government of BTR has launched several flagship schemes centred around valuable livestock assets of BTR like Bodoland Pig Mission, Goat Mission, Milk Mission, etc. He said that the officers, veterinary doctors & paramedics play a critical role in ensuring the health & well being of our livestock, which is vital for the overall growth & economic development of BTR
He mentioned that the regulation and efficient management of Livestock is a key determinant of the economic progress of a society as evidenced by the economic success of European countries like Denmark, where meat production is a key contributor to the economy.
In the North Eastern Region where 70 to 80 per cent people are non-vegetarian, there is an immediate need to enhance various forms of production for economic growth of the Region, Boro mentioned, while speaking at the Central Workshop for Officers, Para Vets & Vets organised by BTC at Kokrajhar Science College today as the Chief Guest.
He announced that 20 veterinary centres across Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) will be modernized and upgraded in this financial year while calling for a complete revamping of the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary sector to facilitate socio-economic opportunities in the Region. He spoke against the backdrop of the various Mission Mode Programs like Bodoland Pig Mission, Bodofa Livelihood Mission and others being implemented by the Government of BTR.
He interacted with more than 200 officials of different levels of BTC calling upon them to exercise their duties by creating a balance between office and fieldwork. He mentioned that the role of a veterinary officer is not confined to the office but an equal presence on the ground. He said that the present time where peace has dawned on Bodoland after many decades of unrest, this is the right time to focus on mechanisation of traditional livelihood practices in order to enhance the rural economy.
The workshop focused on different aspects of the State and Central flagship programmes related to Animal Husbandry and Veterinary dector. National Livestock Mission (NLM) Nodal Officer of Assam, Dr Utpal Bharadwaj spoke on the role of NLM in bringing about overall economic progress. He delivered presentations that highlighted about the provisions of NLM, the two prominent amongst them being livestock insurance and entrepreneurship development.
He has highlighted the fact that NLM is committed towards upliftment of the people at the last mile through means of funding budding entrepreneurs in the field of livestock intervention. He encouraged proposals for availing financial assistance from NLM as it provides 50% subsidy in capital investments unlike any other centrally sponsored schemes. A session on BTR’s performance in important Central Government programmes such as Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM) & National Artificial Insemination Programme (NAIP) was taken by Dr. Manoj Goswami, Manager (Operations) of Assam Livestock Development Agency.
Executive Member of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary, BTC, Rakesh Brahma while giving opening address mentioning the success of the Veterinary department of BTC on Livestock Vaccination, curbs on illegal fishing among others, said that the BTR government is committed to work for all round development of the region. He appealed to the media persons to cover these campaigns to help create necessary awareness amongst the general public.
Principal Secretary, BTC, Akashdeep, Executive Member of Handloom and Textiles, BTC Dhananjoy Basumatary, Secretary BTC Dithakanada Hazarika, Principal of Kokrajhar Science College, Dr Ramananda Sinha, Director of BTC Jyoti Pad Das, Advisor Pig Mission Dr. Bhagatlal Dutta were prominent attendees in the event.
