A training programme on the livestock insurance scheme for para-veterinarians and farmers is held in Tuensang.
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DIMAPUR — A one-day training programme on the livestock insurance scheme for para-veterinarians and farmers under the National Livestock Mission (NLM) 2025-2026 was held at the Chief Veterinary Officer’s (CVO) conference hall in Tuensang on Wednesday.
Dr. N Wopenthung Odyuo, CVO of Tuensang and Shamator, highlighted in his keynote address that while livestock rearing serves both business and personal purposes among the Nagas, it also involves huge economic loss during calamities.
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According to a DIPR report, he stated that the livestock insurance scheme protects farmers by providing compensation in case of livestock death. He added that the insurance scheme is implemented in collaboration with the National Insurance Company Limited with the aim to give financial protection to farmers by insuring animals against death from specific risks.
Dr. Aojongshi Chang, FM, SCRC, presented on the awareness of livestock insurance, regulations, financial security, and benefits covered by the insurance scheme.
The training was attended by farmers and para-veterinarians from Tuensang.