The book compiled by Sahjeevan andan “APEKSHA (Expectations) PATRA” was shared by a group of Maldharis from Saurashtra & Kutch
Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Parshottam Rupala has recently addressed the Saurashtra Maldhari Sammelan, organised by Sahjeevan (Centre for Pastoralism), at Upleta in Rajkot district of Gujarat. With the theme “Fostering Pastoralism in Saurashtra- Conservation and its Sustenance”, the Sammelan deliberated upon the conservation of threatened breeds of livestock, particularly the Halari breed of Donkey (breeding tract: Jamnagar and Devbhoomi Dwarka districts of Gujarat).
The Sammelan also deliberated upon constituting an advisory committee with participation of stakeholders for collaborative efforts; need for evolving programmes and schemes with dedicated infrastructure for breeding and health care; enhancing resilient livelihood strategises with a focus on the milk economy; optimising tenurial security of the Halari donkey breeders with access to seasonal grazing and CFR rights.
Parshottam Rupala released a book ‘Pastoral Breeds of India’, compiled by Sahjeevan andan “APEKSHA (Expectations) PATRA” was shared by a group of Maldharis from Saurashtra & Kutch at the event.
A sizable number of Community representatives from community institutions, officials from Ministry of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, Government of India; officials from State Animal Husbandry department, Government of Gujarat; Scientists from National Research Centre for Equines (NRCE); leading resource persons & representatives from Civil Society organisations participated in the workshop.
Interacting with the Maldharis, particularly Halari Breeders, Kahami & Bhagri Breeders and Panchali Dumma Sheep Breeders, Union Minister Rupala said that The National Livestock Mission (NLM) been designed to cover all the activities required to ensure quantitative and qualitative improvement in livestock production systems and capacity building of all stakeholders.
