The Secretary (DADF), Shri Devendra Chaudhary held a meeting with the Principal Secretaries/Secretaries/State officials of North East States to discuss State Action Plan for National Livestock Mission (NLM) in New Delhi. The agenda of the meeting was to streamline and give the necessary drive and focus on the specific need of the States in NER and the necessary inclusive development.
The Secretary, DADF discussed State Action Plan for NLM during this year so that the outcome of such activities may enhance the income of farmers, Activities more specific to the States of the NER such as piggery development, backyard poultry and livestock insurance were the main focus in the meeting.
As far as National Livestock Mission (NLM) is concerned, a total amount of Rs.4300 lakh has been allocated to the North Easter States for the year 2016-17.
Nagaland, Meghalaya and Mizoram have been directed to give their requirement for 100 piglets of superior germ plasm for each of their pig breeding farms in the State to National Research Centre on Pig, Rani, Guwahati.
The Secretary, DADF directed the States to come up with a plan for genetic up gradation for sheep, goat and pig.
Shri Chaudhary also emphasized on need of deworming of existing population of small ruminants and pig population of the States. Sikkim was allocated Rs.30 lakh, Rs.40 lakh for Tripura, Rs.100 lakh for Nagaland and Rs.100 lakh for Meghalaya to deworm their sheep, goat and pig population.