Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 15:
A one day workshop on 'Implementation of Cattle Cross Breeding In Manipur ' was organised today at State Guest House, Imphal.
The inaugural function of the workshop was attended by minister of Commerce and Industries, N Mangi, minister of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry, Md Alaudin Khan and Veterinary Director, Dr S Joykumar as the chief guest, president and guest of honour.
While addressing as chief guest, N Mangi expressed desire to initiate self employment schemes for unemployed youths by the Veterinary Department.
He also stressed on the necessity of fodder plantation observing that the decline in cattle population in the State has been a result of unavailability of pastures.
In his presidential address, Md Alaudin opined that it has become imperative to acquire scientific and modern knowledge of animal husbandry to the farmers of Manipur.
He further informed that the Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry would install an X-ray machine.