Priyanka Gandhi Engages Kodenchery Producers on Soaring Veterinary Costs and Inadequate State Support; Vows Central Intervention.
Priyanka Gandhi, Congress General Secretary, recently visited a dairy farm in Kodenchery, Kerala, to engage directly with local dairy producers and gain firsthand knowledge of the chronic issues challenging the sector’s sustainability. The outreach is an extension of her broader engagement with grassroots communities in her Wayanad constituency. While the visit included a lighthearted moment—a humorous encounter with a cow named “Alia Bhatt,” which prompted an apology to the Bollywood actor on social media—the core focus remained squarely on the severe economic hardships faced by small-scale dairy operators.
Following her candid discussions with the farmers, Gandhi took to the X social media platform to formalize her concerns. She cited several key issues acting as significant drains on profitability, including the rising costs of veterinary medicines and the widespread problem of inadequate insurance coverage for cattle. These escalating input costs, coupled with limited access to quality cattle feed, are making it increasingly difficult for many farmers to maintain a viable operation, pushing them into financial distress.
The political leader articulated the gravity of the economic strain, stating clearly that “Many farmers are unable to make ends meet.” This concern over the sustainability of small-scale dairy farming in Kerala comes amid evidence of surging input costs and insufficient support mechanisms from government structures. For international dairy analysts, this situation underscores the vulnerability of unorganized or smallholder dairy sectors when faced with inflation and supply chain deficiencies.
In a direct pledge to the dairy community, Gandhi announced her intention to translate the farmers’ grievances into official action at the national level. She explicitly stated plans to formally write to the concerned ministry in the Central government to apprise them of the critical challenges observed on the ground. This move positions the political figure as a key advocate for the region’s dairy sector, attempting to link local production difficulties to national policy intervention.
Concluding her message of support, Gandhi thanked the farmers for their straightforward communication and reaffirmed her commitment to the cause. She made a public pledge to “advocate for their welfare” and stated, “I will do whatever I can to help.” This political engagement highlights the growing necessity for high-level attention to micro-level agricultural economics, particularly as the dairy sector faces mounting pressure from production costs and insufficient relief mechanisms.
Source: Get the full report on the political outreach from The Rahnuma Daily.
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