Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu interacting with the milk producers of the State in Shimla on Sunday.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday mentioned the State authorities was all set to introduce innovative schemes and enhance farmers’ incomes within the upcoming annual Budget since agriculture and milk manufacturing performed a pivotal position within the rural economic system.
He was talking in Shimla throughout a primary of its form interplay with the State’s milk producers.
Mr. Sukhu mentioned the federal government was encouraging agriculture as an business to make farmers self-reliant. “There is a direct relationship between agriculture and milk production, and it becomes necessary to go for natural and organic farming in a big way, thereby linking traditional farming techniques with modern technologies. We intend to bring a revolutionary change in the agriculture sector with a special focus on promoting animal husbandry,” he mentioned.
He mentioned the current enhance of six rupees per litre within the buy worth of milk was indicative of his authorities’s future plan of action in strengthening the dairy sector and guaranteeing a set income for farmers. “Fundamental changes are being made in the policies and rules to ensure that money goes directly to the farmers,” he added.
Pointing out that the federal government would additionally take into account offering tax concessions to exploit producers, he mentioned the standard of milk within the Himalayan area was superior, and efforts had been underway to promote it, which might enhance farmers’ income and generate employment.
To strengthen the State’s milk-based economic system, the ‘Him Ganga Yojana’ had been launched with a budgetary provision of ₹500 crore, Mr. Sukhu mentioned.
