The State livestock Mission has proposed a budget of 46.32 crore for the financial year 2015-16. This has been discussed in State level Executive Committee meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Gokul Chandra Pati at the Secretariat here on Monday. Fisheries & Animal Resource Development Secretary Bishnupada Sethi outlined the issues for discussion.
The Chief Secretary directed the department to focus on vaccination of domestic and farm animals, fodder development, seed multiplication and capacity building of farmers.
The Chief Secretary also advised the department to work out area-specific micronutrient feeds applicable for the State’s different regions and to launch an intensive campaign to popularise it among farmers in cooperation with the OUAT and the National Diary Development Board. It was decided to train the farmers about these techniques.
Meanwhile, the livestock Mission has taken up its activities with funds of around Rs6 crore. The Chief Secretary directed the department to submit 100-per cent utilisation certificate by July-end. The budget of Rs46.32 crore for 2015-16 involves a Central share of Rs40.76 crore and a State share of Rs5.55 crore.
The mission will provide advisory to local NGOs, Goshalas and activists working in the field of livestock development and conservation besides working for the welfare of owners.