Investment: Invest in creating a pool of highly trained groups of public/private pig experts (Husbandry, breeding, nutrition, Health, etc.) and independent producer entrepreneurs. Invest in risk mitigation initiatives, such as Emergency Preparedness, Business Continuity Fund, Insurance, etc., to…
“Public-private partnership in Veterinary domain is a joint approach in which the public and private sectors agree responsibilities and share resources and risks to achieve common objectives within the domain, sustainably delivering benefits” – The World Organization for Animal…
What should we do differently for the development of the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sector in Assam? -A communication targeted at political and executive leadership in Assam by Team, Assam Vet Roadmap Project The government of Assam commissioned Vet Helpline…
Inter-departmental collaboration amongst the government line departments is essential for the convergence of development schemes. Convergence brings synergies between different government programs/schemes in terms of planning, process, and execution often leading to innovation. Collaboration in any form is directly related…
In India, veterinary service is a state subject, and state governments are the primary stakeholders for the implementation of central and state-funded programs related to animal disease control and delivery of last-mile veterinary services. As an additional investment, for the…
Popularity of milk in the plains of N E India is at par with other parts of the country. There is also a positive trend in milk consumption by hill tribes. Unlike in 70’s, dairy farming is now an important…
Dr. Miftahul Islam Barbaruah The framing of National Livestock policy has been under consideration of the Government of India since 1993 with the constitution of a High Powered Group under the Chairmanship of Dr. S.Z. Quasim, the then Member, Planning Commission. …
Executive Summary and Major Recommendations: India’s livestock sector is one of the largest in the world. It has 56.7% of world’s buffaloes, 12.5% cattle, 20.4% small ruminants, 2.4% camel, 1.4% equine, 1.5% pigs and 3.1% poultry. In 2010-11, livestock generated…
Dr.Miftahul Islam Barbaruah Differentiation has been the common approach for mankind to understand complex problems. In our country, there has been extensive use of this approach. In order to understand the agriculture related issues deeply and ensure focused action, we…
