Veterinarians, farmers, achievers honoured at Krishna Rao Memorial annual awards ceremony
Former Himachal Pradesh Governor Bandaru Dattatreya addressed the Dr. C. Krishna Rao Memorial Society awards, emphasizing the importance of the livestock and dairy sectors for the Indian economy. The event honored 22 individuals for their contributions to veterinary science and agriculture while highlighting ongoing research efforts at P.V. Narasimha Rao Telangana Veterinary University.
Why it matters
It highlights government efforts to boost rural income and food security through the modernization of livestock and poultry farming.
Former Himachal Pradesh Governor Bandaru Dattatreya has stressed the need to promote dairy, sheep and poultry farming to improve farmers’ incomes and strengthen the livestock sector.
Addressing the annual awards ceremony of the Dr. C. Krishna Rao Memorial Society, Telangana, here on Tuesday, he highlighted the contribution of agriculture, dairy and livestock sectors to the country’s economy. He called for increasing milk and meat production and expanding the poultry industry.
Mr. Dattatreya appreciated the role of the National Livestock Mission in creating self-employment opportunities and helping farmers improve their economic conditions through livestock-based activities. He commended veterinary officers in Telangana, particularly women veterinarians, for their services in animal healthcare, rural development, farmers’ welfare and implementation of government schemes.
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