Danishwar Hameed
KULGAM: Dr. Parvinder Singh Sudan, the Director of Animal Husbandry Kashmir, convened a crucial review meeting with senior officers from the Kulgam district today. The session aimed at assessing the current status of animal husbandry operations and identifying key areas for improvement.
The meeting brought together district officers, veterinary experts, and field staff to evaluate the progress of various ongoing schemes and initiatives under the Animal Husbandry Department. Dr. Sudan emphasized the importance of improving livestock health, enhancing productivity, and ensuring better access to veterinary care across the district.
Key discussions included strategies for disease control, increasing artificial insemination programs, and ensuring the availability of high-quality feed and vaccines for livestock. Dr. Sudan also reviewed the status of infrastructure development for the sector, including the establishment of new veterinary centers and mobile units to reach remote areas.
During the meeting, the Director called for greater coordination between field officers and local farmers, stressing the need for community outreach and awareness campaigns to educate farmers about modern practices in animal husbandry.
The review meeting was part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the animal husbandry sector in the region and promote sustainable livestock farming as an integral part of rural livelihoods.
The officers from Kulgam provided updates on the ground-level implementation of the department’s schemes and discussed challenges faced in the field, with Dr. Sudan assuring that necessary support would be provided to overcome these hurdles.
The meeting concluded with a collective commitment to improving the sector and ensuring that Kulgam’s farmers benefit from the department’s initiatives in the coming months.