Giriraj conducts Public outreach programme at Sudhmahadev

Inaugurates dev projects, lays foundation of new works

25/01/2020

UDHAMPUR, JAN 24:As part of the central government's public outreach programme, Union Minister for Animal Husbandry, Diary and Fisheries, Giriraj Singh today conducted public outreach programme, here at Sudhmahadev.
The outreach programme witnessed overwhelming participation of BDC Chairpersons, Sarpanchs, Panchs and general public hailing from adjoining areas.
Member Parliament Raj Sabha, Shamsher Singh Manhas; Secretary Rural Development Department & Panchayati Raj, Sheetal Nanda; District Development Commissioner, Udhampur Dr. Piyush Singla; SSP, Rajiv Omparkash Pandey; Director Sheep Husbandry, Sanjeev Kumar; Director Animal Husbandry, Vivek Gupta; ADDC, Ashok Kumar; besides other district Officers were also present.
Addressing the gathering, the Union Minister said that the purpose of conducting outreach programme is to assess the progress on the implementation of government schemes on the ground and get feedback from the public. He said that the central government is committed to the development of Union Territory of J&K and listed projects sanctioned for strengthening its health, education, road connectivity and infrastructure base of other vital sectors. "Government has sanctioned 7 Medical Colleges, 2 AIIMS within period of 05 years for J&K" he said and added that these facilities are bound to improve the patient care in the UT.He appreciated the Udhampur District Administration for the implementation of Ayushman Bharat scheme under which 83,000 golden cards have been distributed to the eligible persons. "It is endeavor of Prime Minister to take care of health of poor and ensure that no one is deprived of medical treatment due to financial constraints," he added.
Union Minister also appreciated the implementation of SBM, PMAY and hoped that the Yoga International Centre and Chenani-Sudh Mahadev road project will take the development in the area to new heights by increasing the tourist footfall and generating employment opportunities for local youth .
Highlighting importance of livestock sector, the Union Minister announced that a new insemination technology will be introduced which will boost milk production and improve the farmers' economy in a big way. He also informed about the introduction of surrogacy technique in cattle by which cows giving less milk are implanted with embryo of high yield milk production species.
He stressed on the use of artificial insemination and IVF technology.
He further added that more intervention schemes will be launched for boosting production in agriculture and allied sectors to enhance the income of farmers. He said that new breeds of sheep & goat would also be introduced in JK. He stressed on promotion of integrated farming.
The Union Minister also highlighted the role of Panchayat Raj Institutions, (PRI)s adding that the Government has duly empowered PRIs and they are acting as bridge between Government and public.

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