SHILLONG:
Along with the rest of the nation, the National Milk Day was celebrated by the Directorate of Dairy Development at Central Dairy campus, Mawiong, on November 30.
A.L Hek, Minister i/c Animal Husbandry & Veterinary graced the programme as the Chief Guest and S.C Sadhu, Secretary, A.H & Veterinary Department as the guest of honour.
Addressing the gathering, Hek said that National Milk Day is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. Verghese Kurien, the ‘Father of White Revolution’, who played a key role in transforming the diary sector in the country.
He said that in the past few years, people have understood the importance and health benefits derived from milk and other milk products which has led to an increase in demand for milk production.
“Through the Meghalaya Milk Mission, dairy farmers’ and cooperative societies who are engaged in dairy farming have seen growth and development in the dairy sector and have been profited significantly,” Hek said.
The Minister also expressed optimism that further initiatives of this type to support the dairy industry will be launched by the central government in the upcoming years.
During the programme, the chief guest handed over the prizes to the students who participated in various competitions.
The Chief Guest also gave away awards to the promising farmers and cooperative societies for their success and outstanding performance in promoting the dairy sector in the state.
Others who spoke during the programme included Sadhu, Secretary, A. H & Veterinary Department.