28th November, 2020, Pune
The ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute, Pune, Maharashtra and Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kolhapur - II, Maharashtra jointly organized the “Virtual Sensitization Workshop on Transforming Animal Husbandry Sector” today.
The Chief Guest, Dr. Vallabhbhai Kathiria, Chairman, Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shadipur, New Delhi urged the KVKs for establishing the holistic indigenous cow demonstration unit at the Centre. Emphasizing on the scope for entrepreneurship and employment generation in animal husbandry, Dr. Kathiria emphasized on sensitizing the farmers about the use of biopesticides / biofertilizers prepared from cow dung and urine. He accentuated on developing the various economic and sustainable models on desi cows in various dimensions, such as, milk production, bio-fertilizers production, etc.
The Chief Guest also released an e-publication “Developmental Schemes of Animal Husbandry Sector” by ICAR-ATARI, Pune, Maharashtra during the occasion.
Dr. Ashok Kumar Singh, Deputy Director General (Agricultural Extension), ICAR stressed on establishing the extension network to strengthen the animal husbandry sector by integrating various stakeholders, such as, entrepreneurs, incubators, different ICAR Institutes for developing an alarming system for any type of epidemics throughout the country. He emphasized on linking a group of animal husbandry experts in the KVKs with the Research Institutes and State Agricultural Universities at national level.
Dr. Bhupendra Nath Tripathi, Deputy Director General (Animal Science), ICAR stressed on the need for developing the different economy model for the animal husbandry sector and demonstrating the various proven and location-specific technologies to the farmers. He emphasized on following the different veterinary practices, such as, proper vaccination, deworming and providing area specific mineral mixture.
Shri S.P. Singh, I.A.S., Commissioner, Animal Husbandry, Government of Maharashtra highlighted the various government schemes for the farmers’ welfare. He stressed on holistic development of the animal husbandry sector leading to produce more income generating options for the farmers.
Dr. V.P. Chahal, ADG (Agricultural Extension), ICAR advised the KVKs for showcasing the best practices in animal husbandry and using social platforms for quick knowledge sharing.
Shri P.P. Adrushya Kadsiddheshwar Swami Ji, Chairman, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kolhapur - II, Maharashtra urged the KVK for demonstrating the best technologies of organic farming. He highlighted the role of different bio-formulations, such as, Jeevamrut, Gir Gokrupa Amrutam for farmers and their effectiveness in organic farming.
Dr. N.H. Kelawala, Vice-Chancellor, Kamdhenu University, Gujarat emphasized on genetic improvement of indigenous breeds with the help of sex-sorted semen of highest quality and artificial insemination. He highlighted the need for managing the stray animals, increasing the number of female cattle in the herd, using the area specific mineral mixture, proper vaccination and deworming practices.
Dr. Lakhan Singh, Director, ICAR-ATARI, Pune, Maharashtra highlighted the animal husbandry sector’s role in sustainable agriculture, developing livestock-based integrated farming system models and regular source of income to the landless and small farmers.
More than 450 Heads, Subject Matter Specialists, Programme Assistants of KVKs and Field Functionaries across India along with Directors / Principal Scientists of 11 ICAR-ATARIs and Principal Scientists from the ICAR Headquarters also virtually participated in the workshop.
(Source: ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute, Pune, Maharashtra)
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