The Sheep Husbandry Department Kargil under National Livestock Mission (NLM) 2022-23 today organized a daylong seminar/Sheep Show

The Sheep Show was aimed to aware and appreciate progressive breeders of the Sodh Block associated with sheep farming.

Besides Councillor Shargole Mohd Ali Chandan, District Sheep Husbandry Officer, Dr Niyaz-ul-Hassanian, Block Veterinary Officer,doctors and experts from other departments, PRI’s, progressive breeders attended the event.

Dr Niyaz-Ul-Hassanain briefed participants about the achievements and schemes of the department and advised people to take benefit from the schemes to increase livestock population. He said livestock sector has the potential to push the economy of rural areas.

While talking about the NLM, the District Sheep Husbandry Officer said the department has planned to organize such programs under NLM at every Block in future.

He also advised the breeders, having Karakul breed, to look after the breed in the best possible way so that breed population can be increased in the district. He said the department is committed to increase the livestock in the district and is providing best quality feed and fodder to the beneficiaries.

While speaking on the occasion, BDC Chairperson, thanked the Sheep Husbandry Department for organizing such programs and hoped the department will continue such programs in future. He suggested the public to take benefits from such programs.