In an effort to strengthen milk production and support dairy farming in Longding district, the Department of Animal Husbandry, Veterinary and Dairy Development of the Government of Arunachal Pradesh has distributed cattle to local dairy cooperative societies in the district. Officials said the distribution programme was carried out on April 24 at Senua village, a village located close to Longding town. Under the initiative, a total of 20 cattle, including 19 pregnant cows and one breeding bull, were handed over to dairy cooperative societies operating in the village.
According to officials from the department, the initiative has been launched with the aim of improving dairy output in the district and encouraging organised dairy farming among local residents. Authorities believe that the programme will help increase milk availability in the area while also creating additional income opportunities for villagers involved in livestock rearing. Department officials said Senua village was selected for the programme after several rounds of field surveys and assessments were conducted in the area. During the surveys, officials found that many residents of the village already had experience in cattle rearing and livestock management. Because of this existing experience, the department felt that the villagers would be able to properly manage and utilise the cattle provided under the programme.
The cattle distributed under the initiative were brought from Sahiwal district, an area known for dairy breeds that produce high quantities of milk. Officials said the selected cattle are expected to help improve milk production levels in Longding district over the coming months.
