Nagpur: The state cabinet on Tuesday approved Rs149 crore for the second phase of the dairy development project in 19 districts of Vidarbha and Marathwada. The chief minister Eknath Shinde-led Mahayuti govt said that this is a step forward in the state’s goal to boost agriculture and allied businesses, including the dairy sector, to achieve a trillion-dollar economy.
This initiative is a continuation of the first phase of the project, which was executed in 11 districts of Vidarbha and Marathwada in 2016.
The total cost of the project is estimated at Rs328 crore, with approximately Rs179 crore being contributed by farmers and livestock owners. The dairy project will be implemented in the districts of Nagpur, Bhandara, Chandrapur, Gondia, Wardha, Buldhana, Yavatmal, Washim, Gadchiroli, Amravati, Akola, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Beed, Hingoli, Jalna, Nanded, Latur, Dharashiv, and Parbhani.
Over the next three years, 13,400 milch cows and buffaloes will be distributed across these 19 districts. The project headquarters will be in Nagpur, and district project officers will be responsible for overseeing the implementation in their respective districts.
The ambitious project, which will run until 2026-27, aims to increase the number of milch animals through artificial insemination and embryo transfer. The project also includes fodder development programmes, balanced nutrition and quality fodder supply, animal health services, distributing high milk-yielding cows and buffaloes, increasing farmers’ income, and generating employment opportunities.
The dairy development project is expected to have a significant positive impact on the lives of farmers and livestock owners in Vidarbha and Marathwada. By providing them with the necessary resources and support, the project will help increase milk production, improve the quality of milk, and create new sources of income for the rural population.
The project will also contribute to the overall development of the region by creating new job opportunities and boosting economic growth. The increased production of milk and products will not only meet the local demand but also have the potential to be exported to other parts of the country .
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