Emphasises on potential of agri, small animal husbandry in sustainable livelihood
Sunil Kedar, Minister of Animal Husbandry & Dairy Development, Government of Maharashtra recently visited the ICAR-Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute, Avikanagar, Rajasthan.
The minister was accompanied by a delegation of the Government of Maharashtra including Dr Shashank Kamble, MD, Maharashtra Sheep and Goat Development Corporation; Dr Shri Mahesh Bansode, Consultant and Jayant Wani, Officer on Special Duty.
Interacting with the scientists, the minister highlighted the strong collaboration with the ICAR-CSWRI for improving the farmers’ remuneration from the small animal sector across the country. The potential of agriculture and small animal husbandry in sustainable livelihood even in the challenging times of COVID-19 was underlined by the minister.
Kedar took a keen interest in Avishan, a prolific breed developed in the institute and artificial insemination technology. He also visited the textile plant, agri-business incubation centre, feed block manufacturing unit and meat processing laboratory of the institute.
Earlier, welcoming the dignitaries, Dr Arun Kumar Tomar, Director, ICAR-CSWRI, Avikanagar apprised about the institute’s activities and research progress in sheep and goat husbandry.
