Bhubaneswar: Most of our farmers are small, medium or landless. Animal husbandry is the most effective means of increasing the income of the farmers for their financial stability, said Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on the sidelines of the 23rd General Session of Odisha State Non-Gazetted Veterinary Professionals Association.
Majhi noted that animal husbandry is one of the oldest forms of human society, and with changing times, it has evolved into various professional businesses. He encouraged young people to take up agriculture and animal husbandry as their main profession, which would revolutionize the financial condition of farmers.
The Chief Minister praised the technical knowledge of Veterinary Department employees, which has significantly contributed to increasing farmers’ income. He urged employees to promote animal husbandry as a profitable and respectful profession, conveying government schemes to the people.
To support this initiative, the state government has allocated Rs 697 crores in this year’s budget for animal resource development. New schemes, including the Chief Minister’s Kamdhenu Yojana and Chief Minister’s Animal Welfare Yojana, will be launched to enhance milk production and animal welfare.
Minister of Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Gokula Nanda Mallik acknowledged the significance of animal servants in society, emphasizing the sector’s role in the state’s economic development after agriculture.
The CM also felicitated four successful farmers from different districts, recognizing their contributions to the field.
