By Our Reporter
SHILLONG, Aug 11: The Committee on Government Assurances of the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly on Monday expressed satisfaction with the quality and standards maintained at the government poultry farm in Kyrdemkulai, noting that they are on par with private farms.
The Committee had conducted a spot inspection in Ri-Bhoi district, covering key industrial and agricultural facilities. The visits included the Poultry Feed Manufacturing Unit and RNB Cement Plant Ltd. at the Umiam Industrial Area, as well as the government poultry farm at Kyrdemkulai.
The Committee is chaired by MLA Renikton Lyngdoh Tongkhar, with members Dr. Celestine Lyngdoh, Matthew B. Kurbah and Ollan Singh Suin present during the inspection.
Speaking after the inspection, Tongkhar said, “We began our visit this morning at Barapani, where we inspected the Poultry Feed Manufacturing Unit and the RNB Cement Plant at the Umiam Industrial Area. We then proceeded to the Government Poultry Farm at Kyrdemkulai. We are pleased to see that the quality and standards maintained at the Government Poultry Farm are on par with private farms. The Poultry Feed Manufacturing Unit has been operating professionally for many years, and it is encouraging to see the government farm also maintaining high quality over the years.”
“This farm has the potential to produce more farmers and entrepreneurs by providing training to young people, including educated youth who may not be able to secure government jobs,” he said, encouraging youths of Meghalaya to take up faming as a viable livelihood.
Meanwhile, the committee has urged the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary department to consider expanding the farm in order to create more employment opportunities. “The way the farm is being maintained is commendable, and we hope this standard will continue,” Tongkhar said.
It may be mentioned that doctors and officers from the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary department, along with staff from the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly Secretariat, were also present during the inspection.