Fillip to dairy cooperative: 53 bulk milk coolers soon

GUWAHATI: Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced that 53 bulk milk coolers in the possession of Dairy Development Directorate would be provided to dairy cooperatives and milk producers under public-private-partnership mode.

Sonowal reviewed the dairy sector of the State at his office at Janata Bhawan here on Friday and directed the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department to prepare a roadmap for inspiring the youth of the State to engage in the sector through generation of self-employment opportunities.

Saying that 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has brought a new lease of life for the State's dairy farmers, the Chief Minister stated that collateral free loans would be provided to dairy farmers through Kishan Credit Cards under this initiative. He also directed the officials of the department concerned to hold discussions with banks so that the milk producers do not have to face any difficulty in taking advantage of the scheme.

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