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| Several nomadic deputations call on Minister |
JAMMU, APRIL 5: Minister for Animal, Sheep Husbandry and
Fisheries, Abdul Ghani Kohli Thursday said
that several measures are afoot for the socio-economic uplift of nomadic
populace living in the state.
This was stated by the Minister while interacting
with the deputation led by former MLC Choudhary Nizamu-Din Khatana who called
him here today.
Several other deputations of nomadic people from
Samba, Reasi, Rajouri, Poonch, Ramban and Kalakote also called on the Minister
and apprised him about the problems during their seasonal migration to higher
reaches of Kashmir Valley during summer.
Kohli directed the Director, Animal Husbandry Jammu
to authorize concerned Veterinary Assistant Surgeons (VASs) to issue requisite
certificates duly countersigned by the concerned Chief Animal Husbandry
Officers (CAHOs) among the nomads for granting permission to migrate their
livestock on easy basis so that the nomadic population cannot suffer during
their migration of livestock.
He further said that the government is abreast with
the issues being faced by Gujjar and Bakerwals who arrive in the meadows of
Kashmir and parts of Ladakh.
Responding to the demands put forth by the nomads,
Kohli said their genuine demands will be looked into and taken up for their
time bound redressal. He said the government has already established migrant
mobile schools for people of these tribes.
He said the seasonal shifting of homes ensures a
regular flow of income for the families and added that it is the biggest
impediment for those who want to ensure formal education for their children.
The Minister said he would take up the issue of
insurance for nomadic livestock and said measures are on to provide improved
medical facilities to nomadic people and their livestock as well.
Director Animal Husbandry Jammu and Chief Animal
Husbandry officer Jammu were present on the occasion.
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