Murrah buffaloes distributed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 02 2019:
The Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry has distributed milch Murrah buffaloes to 30 select beneficiaries of Imphal West during a simple function held at the complex of ICDP, Porompat, today.
The pregnant Murrah buffaloes were distributed as part of the project initiated by North East Council (NEC) to promote adoption of the buffalo variety and encourage milk production in the State.
At the event, Director of Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry, Dr H Chaoba said that the buffaloes cannot be sold before the completion of the project.
The buffaloes will also be distributed to beneficiaries of Churachandpur, Bishnupur and Senapati Districts this month, he added.
Officials of Planning Department including the Joint Director also took part in the programme.
It may be mentioned that 150 Murrah buffaloes were distributed in the first phase of the project nearly two years back.