AHD B’pora establishes 500 units in 4 years, distributes Rs 42 Crores through KCC

Bandipora: In a significant development during the last four years, Animal Husbandry Department (AHD) Bandipora established 500 units under IDDS, IPDP, NLM, TSP and other schemes providing employment to around 2000 youth of the district.
Sharing details, Chief Animal Husbandry Officer Bandipora Dr. G. A Lone said that during the last four years the department witnessed significant progress in employment generation initiative with focus on youth involvement including females.
Dr. Lone said that the district not only witnessed 35% increase in milk production thereby making Bandipora self-sufficient but also witnessed significant growth in production of poultry products which ultimately results in socio economic development of the district.
He said many youths who had no income earlier were covered under various schemes to ensure regular income by establishing poultry units, dairy units and their involvement in various other initiatives of the department.
Pertinent to mention a significant achievement of AHD Bandipora during last four years is the establishment of Poultry farms in Gurez and introduction of Artificial Insemination (AI) in Gurez.
Moreover to meet the comprehensive credit requirements of the farmers the department disbursed 42 crores through KCC.
Moving beyond the proper management of animals, the department provides employment to a large number of youth and thereby increases their living standards.