TURA: A district level workshop on Dairy Entrepreneurship Development Scheme (DEDS) was held at DRDA Conference Hall, Tura on Thursday.
It was organised by DDM NABARD, Tura in collaboration with the office of the Assistant Director (Dairy) Tura. The workshop aimed to create awareness and promote the take off of the subsidy under DEDS in West Garo Hills.
While speaking at the workshop, Deputy Commissioner, Ram Singh said that people should have the endurance and determination to start any kind of business since there is no achievement without hard work.
Stating that the district produces about 600 litres of milk at present, he urged people to take up dairy farming as it provides good income and also directed dairy officials and farmers to ensure that their cows are checked regularly.
The Assistant Director (Dairy), Tura S M Sangma informed that there is huge deficit in milk availability in the state. Therefore, in order to increase milk production in the district more farmers need to be encouraged to take up dairy farming.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was also signed between the Chairman of District Society for Integrated Dairy Development (DSIDD)and General Manager, Meghalaya Rural Bank (MRB), Shillong to implement the scheme in the district so that people receive maximum benefit.
