Early Times Report
JAMMU, Dec 1: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired a detailed review meeting of the Agriculture Production Department (APD) to examine the modalities of a comprehensive plan aimed at significantly enhancing milk production, processing, and value-addition across Jammu & Kashmir.
The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, APD; Principal Secretary, Finance; Commissioner Secretary, Cooperatives; Secretary, RDD; Managing Director, HADP; Representative from NABARD and other senior officers of the Department.
During the meeting, the Chief Secretary took an in-depth appraisal of the proposed roadmap prepared by the Department to give a major boost to dairy development in the UT. He stressed the need to study the outcomes of dairy sector interventions already being implemented under HADP and build upon their strengths while designing the new plan.
He observed that a well-structured strategy, supported by robust infrastructure and efficient value chains, would help achieve substantial progress in the sector and ensure maximum benefits to dairy farmers across J&K. |
