The Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services held a training session in Dimapur on livestock insurance under the National Livestock Mission.
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DIMAPUR — The Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services conducted a one-day training on livestock insurance under the National Livestock Mission (NLM) for para-veterinarians and farmers at the conference hall of the Chief Veterinary Officer’s (CVO) Office, Dimapur, on April 14.
In her keynote address, Dr. Sentinungla Ao, CVO Dimapur, stated that with the introduction of the livestock insurance scheme under NLM, the long-felt need of the livestock farming communities has become a reality and will be a boost for many entrepreneurs.
According to an update, she stated that the livestock insurance will provide financial protection to the owners of the animals against death, loss, or damage from specified risks.
She encouraged the farmers to avail the facilities, as under this insurance scheme, the beneficiary share is reduced to 15% of the premium rate, and 85% of the premium is subsidised and borne by the central and state governments.
She also encouraged the farmers to adopt scientific farming practices to upscale their farming to a commercial scale, as Nagaland is largely dependent on other states for milk, meat, and eggs.
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During the technical sessions, Dr. Vikshe Sumi, DLDO and Nodal Officer, gave a detailed presentation on various aspects of insurance, such as categories of livestock and poultry that will be covered, premium rates, documentation, procedures to insure, and settlement of claims in case of death or loss of insured livestock and poultry.
He also encouraged the farmers to adopt biosecurity and take preventive measures on the farms even if their animals are insured. He stated that the department, in association with the National Insurance Company Ltd., is implementing this scheme.
Altogether, more than 30 participants, including doctors, para-vets, and entrepreneurs, participated in the programme. The department further advised farmers to contact the CVO for more information or to avail forms for the insurance of livestock and poultry.