Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Banaskantha, Gujarat, on October 30, 2026, undertaking initiatives to strengthen the cooperative sector, promote livestock development and advance agricultural innovation.
During the visit, Modi inaugurated the Embryo Transfer Technology (ETT)-IVF Lab and visited the BBBRC Cattle Farm, highlighting the importance of scientific interventions in improving livestock productivity and strengthening the dairy sector.
The Prime Minister also interacted with progressive women livestock farmers, acknowledging their significant contribution to dairy cooperatives, rural livelihoods and women-led empowerment.
The initiatives underline the growing role of technology and cooperation in transforming livestock farming and improving farmers’ incomes. Advanced reproductive technologies such as embryo transfer and in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) can help accelerate the propagation of superior livestock breeds and enhance dairy productivity.
The visit also reinforced the government’s emphasis on Sahkar Se Samriddhi, with dairy cooperatives and women livestock farmers playing a crucial role in strengthening the rural economy and promoting inclusive development.
