Srinagar/June,12: The Minister for Animal Husbandry, Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries, Abdul Gani Kohli, Monday called for speedy compensation to nomads (Gujjar/Bakerwal) for loss of livestock in devastating September 2014 floods.
The Minister said he has already taken up the issue of compensation with Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti. He expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister for asking the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir to submit a report on the issue at the earliest.
Meanwhile, various deputations of nomads from different places of Jammu region including Kathua, Ramban, Doda, Rajouri Poonch and Kishtwar met the Minister and pressed for immediate compensation.
Kohli assured the deputations that the Government do whatever possible so that they are provided due compensation. He reiterated the commitment of the coalition Government to provide succor to every community of State. He further said Government has initiated various programs to empower the people living in far-off places particularly nomad tribes.
He said various measures have been taken to provide medicines and free consultation by veterinarians across different animal health centers for better health of the livestock.
