By Pervez Bari,
Bhopal, 05 Jan 2014: Madhya Pradesh has left Maharashtra behind in milk production. Milk production in the state will increase by up to 10 per cent in next 5 years. Besides, Madhya Pradesh will be ahead of Punjab and Gujarat in milk production in next 2 years.
This was informed during review of 100-day action plan of Animal Husbandry Department here. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan directed officials to establish minimum 500 new dairy societies and establish mobile veterinary treatment units during these 100 days.
Discussing activities of Madhya Pradesh Dairy Federation, Chouhan directed to chalk out a strategy for marketing of Sanchi brand products at national level and making their presence felt at international level.
It was informed at the meeting that 138 veterinary dispensaries will be upgraded and 80 new ones established during next 100 days. It was informed that veterinary treatment facilitation centres will be opened in over 4,000 villages during 100 days.
During discussions on 100-day action plan of Horticulture Department, Chouhan said that there is immense potential of employment generation and increase in farmers’ additional income in horticulture sector.
Similarly, reviewing 100-day action plan of Village Industry Department, Chouhan said that mindset of working in traditional manner needs to be shed
Discussing 100-day action plan of Fisheries Development Department, the Chief Minister directed to chalk out a strategy for maximum use of major reservoirs for fisheries by imparting training to fishermen.
Fisheries Development and Horticulture Minister Ms Kusum Mahdele, Additional Chief Secretary P.K. Dash and senior officers of the Public Health and Animal Husbandry departments were present on the occasion. ([email protected])
