'Sagol Loiba' Book released
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 06 2011:
A book entitled as 'Sagol Loiba' written by Dr Thokchom Herald Singh has been released today at Manipur press club.
The released ceremony was attended by Director of veterinary and animal husbandry Dr Th Jivan Singh, Prof M Dhaneshor, chemistry department MU and former DDK Imphal programme committee member O Khelen as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
Speaking at the occasion, Dr Jeevan expressed on the alarming situation of the indigenous Pony of the State.
He maintained that the livestock census conducted in 2007 reflected less number of Ponies in the State while comparing to some years back.
Since 2010, Department of veterinary and animal husbandry has also started to provide monetary support to the Polo Clubs of the State to encourage them in promoting this endangered species, he added.