Sensitization programme on "Departmental Schemes" held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 02 2024:
A sensitization programme on "Departmental Schemes viz21 st Livestock Census Operation, FMD Vaccination, Livestock Insurance.
NLM-EDP and Artificial Insemination, etc" was conducted today at Farmers' Training Hall, Veterinary Complex, Sanjenthong.
The programme was organised by the Department of Veterinary & Animal Husbandry, Government of Manipur.
The dignitaries present at the programme included Department of Veterinary & Animal Husbandry, Director, Dr RK Khogendrajit; Joint Director (Admn), Dr L Arunkumar Singh; Senior Administrative Officer, Selina Thounaojam and Joint Director (Plg), Dr L Gojen Singh.
During the programme, discussions were held on Departmental schemes especially Centrally Sponsored Schemes, time frame for implementation of schemes, and ways to ensure benefits of the schemes reach the farmers of Manipur.
Dr RK Khogendrajit said that the Department has set a target to conclude the Livestock Census by February 2025 and the 4th Round RFM Vaccination by the end of December 2024 .
Highlighting the importance of livestock insurance, he encouraged farmers to avail the benefits of the scheme which provides protection to farmers against the loss of their animals due to death.
"The insurance Covers the sum insured or the market value of the animal at the time of death, whichever is less", he added.
The Director also urged farmers to apply for various projects/ schemes under the National Livestock Mission-Entrepreneurship Development Programme (NLM-EDP) which aims to generate employment through entrepreneurship in the rural livestock sector.
About 155 staff of the Department including Specialists, Veterinary Officers and Supervisors from different districts of the State participated in the programme.