
A Mini dairy plant -cum- dairy farmers’ training centre, set up under National Programme for Dairy Development, and constructed under the initiatives of the Directorate of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services and Nagaland State Dairy Co-operative Federation Ltd. Kohima, was inaugurated on July 12, at Marepkong Ward, Mokokchung.
The centre was inaugurated by advisor of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, Kazheto Kinimi.
According to DPRO Mokokchung, Kazeheto in his speech said, the PDA government was committed to bring a “White Revolution” in the state through mass based organization/co-operative societies in line with the National Policy on Dairy Development.
He said the inauguration of the centre would lead the way for greater development in the future as the state was yet to reach self-sufficiency in milk, egg, poultry, livestock and meat production.
Kazheto further said, people of the state must realize that dairy farming has great potential in Nagaland which could provide gainful employment to various sections of the society.
He encouraged the people, especially the younger generation to venture into such sector as the department on its part would do its best to guide and assist aspiring entrepreneurs in the sector.
He further asked the Dairy farmers in the district to support and co-operate with the department.
During the technical session, topics on fertility management of Dairy Cattle and Quality & Clean Milk Production were discussed by General Manager, MDP, Dr. Sanen Jamir and Project Director, NSDCF Ltd. Zapove Swuro.
Earlier, the programme was chaired by director A.H & Vety. Services, Dr. Achila Ao, dedicatory by associate pastor, Marepkong Baptist Church, Takatoshi, Managing Director, NSDCF Ltd. Dr. Joseph Angami delivered the keynote address and vote of thanks by secretary, MDCMPU Ltd. L. Yanger Lemtor.
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