Haryana Steps Up Efforts to Strengthen Dairy Sector and Boost Livestock Farmers' Income: Shyam Singh Rana
Rs 361 crore disbursed for cattle fodder support between October 2024 and November 2026
80 Bulk Milk Coolers allocated during 2024-26 to strengthen milk chilling infrastructure
Rs 133.11 crore transferred to nearly 51,000 beneficiaries under Mukhyamantri Dugdh Utpadak Protsahan Yojana
Chandigarh,
Haryana Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Minister Sh. Shyam Singh Rana said the state government is taking sustained measures to enhance the income of livestock farmers, strengthen dairy infrastructure and create greater economic opportunities in rural areas.
Highlighting various initiatives undertaken to promote animal husbandry, the Minister said the government is focusing on financial assistance, modern infrastructure, breed improvement and value addition in the dairy sector to make livestock rearing more productive and economically rewarding.
Sh. Sh. Shyam Singh Rana said that, in line with Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi's vision, environmental conservation and livestock development remain integral to the country's economic priorities. The Haryana Government is pursuing initiatives aimed at strengthening these sectors while supporting the livelihoods of farmers and livestock rearers.
Giving details of financial assistance for cattle welfare, the Minister said approximately Rs 361 crore was disbursed between October 2024 and November 2026 as fodder grants for cattle housed in registered Gaushalas and Nandishalas across the state, as well as rehabilitated cattle.