category Regional, chandigarh, , tags Regional, chandigarh, , DW BUREAU Chandigarh Minister of State for Printing and Stationery, Sardar Sandeep Singh said that the state government has implemented several schemes to promote animal husbandry, enabling livestock farmers to become economically self-sufficient. He stated that Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi s vision is that the youth should explore possibilities in the agricultural and allied sector to establish their livelihoods here rather than going abroad and contribute to the country s progress. Realising the same, Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal has implemented schemes through the Dairy and Animal Husbandry Department, allowing livestock farmers to earn lakhs of rupees per month, said the Minister while speaking as the chief guest at the fifth livestock Mela and exhibition organised by the Dairy Farming Association at the theme park at Kurukshetra. He said that the government has initiated a scheme for affordable bank loans for those involved in buying animals for milk production. Not only that, there are schemes for financial assistance for setting up sheds for animals, free vaccination, and the setting up of semen banks to increase the number of superior breeds, said Sardar Sandeep Singh. The Minister shared that to promote agriculture and animal husbandry, the government organises Kisan Melas and exhibitions at agricultural universities and district levels every year. To encourage farmers and livestock owners cash rewards are given. In addition, there are many plans for beekeeping and self-help groups directly associated with farmers, said Sardar Sandeep Singh. (editor dailyworld.in)