Chandigarh: Haryana Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Minister Shyam Singh Rana said the state government is taking sustained measures to enhance the income of livestock farmers, strengthen dairy infrastructure and create greater economic opportunities in rural areas.
Highlighting various initiatives undertaken to promote animal husbandry, the Minister said the government is focusing on financial assistance, modern infrastructure, breed improvement and value addition in the dairy sector to make livestock rearing more productive and economically rewarding.
Shyam Singh Rana said that, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision, environmental conservation and livestock development remain integral to the country’s economic priorities. The Haryana Government is pursuing initiatives aimed at strengthening these sectors while supporting the livelihoods of farmers and livestock rearers.
He said efforts are also being made to promote dairy processing and encourage the consumption of nutritious milk-based products. As part of these initiatives, several value-added products have been launched, including pistachio- and saffron-flavoured milk, barley and sorghum laddoos, pearl millet laddoos and mango lassi.
