Union Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, during his November 2-3 visit to Sikkim, launched the North District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union Ltd under White Revolution 2.0 at Mangan, marking a major step towards expanding dairy cooperatives in the state.
He asked the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) to prepare a comprehensive plan for modernising the dairy plant, expanding the cooperative network and developing an integrated ‘Sikkim Milk’ brand.
The Minister also launched the Siri Cattle Conservation Programme and laid the foundation stone for a Siri Bull Mother Farm at Chuchachen in Pakyong district. He announced a Centre of Excellence for conservation and development of the indigenous Siri breed.
Emphasising scientific breeding, Singh also launched standard protocols for pig semen production and artificial insemination. He called for an action plan covering Siri breed improvement, genetic conservation and the use of IVF technology to multiply superior germplasm and improve livestock productivity.
