Directs
for adopting latest practices in dairy sector for boosting production
SRINAGAR,
SEPTEMBER 25: Principal Secretary Transport, Animal, Sheep Husbandry, and
Fisheries Departments, Dr Asgar Samoon, today assured Valley-based
fruit associations and growers of hassle-free transportation of
horticulture produce outside the state.
The
Principal Secretary was interacting with deputations of members of various
fruit associations and growers here today.
Commissioner
Secretary FCS&CA Dr Abdul Rashid, Secretary Horticulture Manzoor Ahmad
Lone, officers from Traffic police and other concerned were also present on the
occasion.
The
members of fruit associations urged the Principal Secretary of better and
timely transportation facilities so that the horticulture produce is exported
to outside state mandies and markets on time.
They
also pitched for effective coordination between traffic police and truckers so
that the produce is transported conveniently.
On the
occasion, Dr. Samoon said that trucks
carrying fruit would be given priority during the season while
travelling on Jammu-Srinagar Highway so that trader, as well as grower, can
fetch good returns.
He
directed the concerned for checking and maintaining genuine load carrying
charges during the fruit season.
The
Principal Secretary directed the concerned for making special arrangements of
trucks for timely transportation of horticulture produce during
the fruit season.
He
assured the deputations that all necessary steps will be taken to avoid
inconveniences faced by the traders and required fleet will be made available
as per the demand of mandies.
Later,
the Principal Secretary chaired a meeting with Milk Producers Cooperative Ltd.
Director
Animal Husbandry Kashmir M Y Chaproo, Officers of Jammu Kashmir Milk Plant
Cooperative Limited (JKMPCL) were present in the meeting. Animal Husbandry
officers and farmers from Jammu division participated in the meeting via video
conferencing.
On the
occasion, farmers demanded enhancement in milk purchasing rate as per the
market practice. The Principal Secretary assured the dairy farmers that
Government will look into the issue and fix rates accordingly.
Dr.
Samoon also directed the JKMPCL officials for imparting scientific and modern
methods of dairy enhancement to progressive farmers so that the production is
increased and farmers’ income is enhanced with the use of new technological
interventions.
The meeting was informed that currently, milk production in the state
has reached 70 lakh litres per day. It was given out that cow censuses will be
carried out from October 2018.
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