Bhubaneswar, Dec 23: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has said that the state has witnessed a 118 percent growth compared to the year 2000 in milk production. Naveen further explained that the policy undertakings of his government have resulted in the growth. Besides, he further briefed that partnerships with nationally reputed organizations like BAIF Foundation and JK Trust have been made to utilize their long experiences and expertise.
In addition, Sorted Semen Technology is being introduced in the state on a pilot scale in Salepur, Niali, Mahanga, Nischintkoili and Kantapada Blocks in Cuttack district currently. The Government has also planned to use this modern method through BAIF Development Research Foundation in five districts namely, Angul, Subarnapur, Bargarh, Sambalpur and Bolangir in 25 high performing Cattle Development Centres. This should be extended to the entire state after the pilot phase, said a press notification issued by the Chief Minister’s Office.
