Jharkhand's Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperative Minister Shilpi Neha Tirkey has said that there will be an MOU very soon to revive the closed bacon factory in Ranchi. The National Meat Research Center will play the role of a knowledge partner in the operation of this factory. The rusted machines in the closed bacon factory will be replaced. The Minister gave this information during a press conference at Nepal House on Saturday.
She said that the tour of Telangana state from 28 to 30 April was important for the farmers of Jharkhand state. Tirkey said that the number of people involved in pig farming in Jharkhand is very high. There was a time when the workers working in the bacon factory have gone to Denmark for study. Today, the Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperatives has taken the initiative to revive the bacon factory recorded in the pages of history.
Tirkey said in the context of promoting fisheries that the National Fisheries Development Board is ready to cooperate in this direction. The central government has selected Hazaribagh district to promote pearl culture. The paperwork process for sending 100 farmers of the state for special training has begun. Along with the farmers, officials of the Fisheries Department will also be sent for training at CIFA Bhubaneswar. Its purpose is to adopt new methods in the field of fisheries and increase production.
The Minister said that there is a need to adopt the model of the Indian Institute of Millet Research Center for the production of coarse grains in Jharkhand. The coalition government of the state is giving an incentive of Rs 3,000 per acre to the farmers to promote coarse grains. Its effect is also visible in the form of a doubling increase in the production of coarse grains. Today, 40 products are being prepared from coarse grains by the Indian Institute of Millet Research. There is a plan to build a millet cafeteria in Jharkhand in the coming time. An MOU will also be done for this.
Tirkey said that farmers think that they will not benefit from the cultivation of coarse grains, but now it is not so. The demand for coarse grains is constantly increasing in the market. The government is paying attention to ensure that farmers get a fair price for their crops. A lot of work needs to be done in the direction of value addition. Better work has been done in the production of madua in the state. There is a plan to provide training to FPO / women's group associated with C Park in Ranchi. For this, the Indian Institute of Millet Research has also been asked to prepare a proposal. There is also a plan to open small processing units to prepare products related to coarse grains.
The Minister said that it was good to see the love and dedication of the officials towards the state in Telangana. The officials of Jharkhand also need to understand their duties and their accountability towards the state. By discharging their responsibilities in a better manner, the officials can play an important role in the development of the state of Jharkhand.