Kudecho Khamo emphasises scientific dairy practices and value chains to boost Nagaland's milk production at a Kisan Mela in Phek.
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KOHIMA — A Kisan Mela-cum-brainstorming session on dairy sector development in Nagaland was held at Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)–Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Phek, at Porba village on Monday.
According to an update, the event brought together policymakers, scientists, dairy experts, and farmers to chart a roadmap for strengthening the dairy sector in the state.
Kudecho Khamo, Advisor for the Central Administrative Works Department (CAWD) and Taxes, attended the occasion as the chief guest. He highlighted the importance of scientific dairy practices, strengthening dairy cooperatives, and developing robust value chains to enhance farmers’ income and make Nagaland self-reliant in milk production.
He commended the ICAR and the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services for initiating a structured and inclusive approach towards dairy sector development.
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Khamo stated that agriculture plays the role of the cornerstone of the rural economy while stressing the need to facilitate market linkages and value addition.
The advisor also stressed the need to focus on large-scale production, breed improvement, feed and nutrition, infrastructure, and training for farmers.
Furthermore, Khamo emphasised the need for the adoption of climate-resilient technologies and called for addressing local challenges, including soil testing, water management, and pest control.
Dr. Girish Patil S, Director of ICAR–National Research Centre on Mithun (NRCM), Medziphema, highlighted the role of research-based interventions and institutional support in transforming the dairy sector.
Dr. Imomanen Tzudir, Director of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services; Rhosietho Nguori, Deputy Commissioner of Phek; and Dr. Pritpal Kaur, Superintendent of Police, Phek, also addressed the inaugural session.
The brainstorming session on “Roadmap for Development of Dairy Sector in Nagaland” featured expert presentations by Dr. Kathiravan Periasamy (ICAR–NRCM) on the overview of the dairy sector in Nagaland; Dr. A Sirohi, principal scientist, ICAR–Central Institute for Research on Cattle (CIRC), Meerut, on scientific dairy farming; and Dr. Sivakumar, PS, ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (NAARM), Hyderabad, on strategies to enhance the dairy value chain.
Representatives of DIMUL, KOMUL, and MOMUL spoke on strengthening dairy cooperatives in Nagaland, covering challenges and the way forward.
A round-table discussion also took place with expert panels including Dr. Girish Patil, Dr. Sivakumar, Dr. Imomanen Tzudir, Dr. A Sirohi, Dr. Nemi Chand, Dr. Narendra V N, Dr. Kuokehebi Gwirie, Dr. Khriekuolie Linyu, MD NLDB, and the chairman of Milk Unions of Nagaland.
The participants included the State Animal Husbandry Department, Nagaland Livestock Development Board, Nagaland State Dairy Cooperative Federation, ICAR, Central Agriculture University, dairy farmers, and other stakeholders.
The programme was organised by ICAR–NRCM, Medziphema, and ICAR–KVK Phek, in collaboration with ICAR–NAARM, Hyderabad, Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, Nagaland, ICAR–CIRC, Meerut, and ICAR–National Research Centre on Equine, Hisar, Haryana.