Venkaiah Naidu calls for preservation of Ongole cattle breed
Former Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu emphasized the importance of preserving the indigenous Ongole cattle breed during the 150th anniversary of the Ongole Municipality. He also reflected on his political career and the necessity of rural development and cleanliness.
Why it matters
The preservation of indigenous livestock breeds is vital for biodiversity and cultural heritage in rural economies.
Former Vice-President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu called for preserving the unique qualities and spirited nature of the world-renowned Ongole cattle breed. He participated as the chief guest in ‘Ongole Utsavam’ — an event held at Mini Stadium to mark the 150th anniversary of Ongole Municipality.
As part of the celebrations, several Ministers, public representatives, officials and prominent citizens of the district participated in the Ongole cattle breed procession held on Trunk Road on Wednesday. The former Vice-President reminded that the public of their responsibility to conserve these cattle, as many foreign countries were taking these indigenous cattle to develop new breeds.
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