POONCH, JUNE 17: Deputy Commissioner Vikas Kundal chaired a meeting today to assess the functioning of the Animal Husbandry and Sheep Husbandry Departments in the district.
Earlier, the DC flagged off Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccination drive here from the District Veterinary Hospital.
At the outset, the departmental functionaries provided comprehensive updates on the initiatives for promotion of Dairy Development, Poultry Development and Artificial Insemination. The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the importance of effective grassroots implementation to ensure that the benefits of these programs reach every eligible beneficiary.
Key discussions included the status of the DAKSH Kissan Portal, with directives for increasing farmer enrollment and timely course completion. The Deputy Commissioner also reviewed milk and egg production in the district, while highlighting the need for timely execution of Foot and Mouth vaccination rounds.
In pursuit of financial inclusivity, progress on Kisan Credit Card (KCC) saturation in Dairy and Poultry sectors was evaluated, setting the target of 100% coverage of farm-operating families. The Deputy Commissioner called for aggressive awareness campaigns regarding the National Artificial Insemination Programme (NAIP) to educate livestock owners on its benefits.
The Deputy Commissioner directed the sheep Husbandry officers to focus on field activities like dipping and vaccination. The establishment of first aid camps along migratory routes was stressed to ensure timely veterinary support to nomadic breeders.
In closing remarks, the Deputy Commissioner urged both departments to meet their financial year 2025–26 targets systematically, stressing the need for robust awareness campaigns and interdepartmental coordination for effective service delivery to the grassroots.
