SHILLONG: Meghalaya Minister for Animal Husbandry & Veterinary, H D R Lyngdoh on Monday inaugurated the livestock development centre (LDC) at Krang Veterinary Dispensary, East Khasi Hills District, according to a government communique.
Lyngdoh informed the gathering the new livestock development Centre (LDC) was the first of its kind in the state, adding that more LDCs are on the pipeline for the entire State of Meghalaya.
He also lauded the effort of the District A H & Veterinary Officer, East Khasi Hills District and Meghalaya Institute of Entrepreneur (MIE) for their untiring work and dedication towards the uplift of the farmers.
He informed that the Livestock Mission was an ambitious programme of the state government which would not only address the demand and supply gap in meat production but would to a great extent reduce rural to urban migration. Stating that the government was concerned by the huge gap of demand and supply, Lyngdoh said the objective of the mission was also to ensure that the State become a surplus state in terms of meat production by having the right kind of investment.
The inaugural function was also attended by Dr B Rijal, Director, AH & Veterinary Department, B K Sohliya, OSD Meghalaya Institute of Entrepreneurship, Dr K K Kharmihpen, Joint Director, AH & Veterinary Department and L Stepwar, President, Synjuk ki Rangbah Shnong, Krang village.
The function was organised by the office of the District A H & Veterinary Officer, East Khasi Hills District in collaboration with Meghalaya Institute of Entrepreneur (MIE).
