ANIMAL HUSBANDRY HIGH-GROWTH PILLAR OF RURAL ECONOMY: PM MODI

The animal husbandry sector is a high-growth pillar of the rural economy and serves as a vital component of India’s economic system, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Addressing the third post-budget webinar, on the topic of “Agriculture and Rural Transformation,” the Prime Minister said, “The animal husbandry sector is a high-growth pillar of the rural economy. India is the world’s largest milk producer. We are second in eggs production. To take us further, we will have to focus on breeding quality, disease prevention, and scientific management.”

PM Modi highlighted the health of animals as another important topic. “India is now self-reliant in vaccine production. More than 125 crore doses have been given to animals to prevent foot and mouth diseases. Technology is being expanded under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission.”

The Prime Minister noted that farmers in the animal husbandry sector are now getting the benefit of the Kisan Credit Card. Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund has also been started to encourage private investment. “We have implemented the GOBARdhan Yojna,” he said.