Minister for Animal, Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries, Abdul Ghani Kohli today said that the government is committed to upgrade veterinary healthcare for growth and development of livestock in the state. He was speaking at a function organised by Jammu and Kashmir Gao Raksha Samiti here at Gaoshalla Ambphala to mark celebration of Gopasthmi. The day of Gopasthmi is related to the Indian tradition of revering and respecting ‘Gaomata’ as a sacred animal. A large number of devotees were present at the Gaoshalla where the organisers held special prayers and Hawan.
Describing sheep and cattle rearing as main occupation of people in rural areas, the Minister said that government has laid special focus on expanding veterinary healthcare reach to every nook and corner of the state. He laid special stress on protection and promotion of milk-animals adding that these are not only a source of earning for many people but also revered as scared in the Indian society. Calling upon the people to maintain communal harmony, he said for evolving a harmonious society every individual should respect the religion and belief of other individual.
Meanwhile responding to the demands projected by the Samiti members, Kohli said that his department will provide all possible help to upgrade facilities at the Gaoshalla, including modern vet services. He assured that the dispensary at Gaoshalla Ambphala will be upgraded to primary health centre.President of the Samiti Raj Kumar and Chairman Rajesh Bitoo also spoke on the occasion. Joint Director (EXT.) Sheep Husbandry Sanjeev Kumar also attended the program.