NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE SECRETARIES OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, DAIRYING AND FISHERY ON 14-15TH NOVEMBER 2002 IN ASHOKA HOTEL, NEW DELHI

 

PROCEEDINGS

 

Introduction:

 

A National Conference of State Secretaries of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries was organized by the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Ministry of Agriculture at Ashoka Hotel, New Delhi on 14-15th November 2002. Mrs. Binoo Sen, Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Ministry of Agriculture inaugurated and Chaired the Conference. The Secretaries of Animal Husbandry, Dairy and Fisheries of different States and Union Territories in the country attended the conference. The Conference was also attended by the officials of Department of Agriculture and Cooperation, Department of Agriculture Research and Education, North East and Tribal Welfare Department and various other Departments and Ministries. The conference deliberated on various issues relating to; (i) Livestock Production; (ii) Feed and Fodder; (iii) Livestock Health; (iv) Poultry; (v) Dairying and (vi) Fisheries. Besides, draft National Livestock Policy and draft Comprehensive Marine Policy were also discussed in the conference. The list of participants is annexed with the proceedings.

 

Inaugural Session:

 

2.         Welcoming the participants Shri D.S. Negi, Joint Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Ministry of Agriculture lauded the visionary efforts of the Union Secretary (AH&D) for calling this Conference in order to evolve consensus on various policy matters and also to highlight the achievements and the issues relating to animal husbandry, dairy and fisheries. Mrs. Binoo Sen, Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Ministry of Agriculture in her opening remark also welcomed all the delegates and briefly explained the features and the problems vested with the animal husbandry, dairy and fisheries sectors. She highlighted the contribution of these sectors for the socio-economic development of the country and the strategies being adopted by the Department for the development of the sector.

 

3.         Secretary informed that Animal Husbandry, Dairy and Fishery sector be designated as most potential of the few growth sectors of the agricultural economy. Investments made by the Government in livestock and fisheries sectors resulted in significant increase in output indicating hidden potential of these sectors. Secretary drew the attention of the delegates to the Vision Statement and the Action Plan for its implementation, a copy of which was circulated to the participants to facilitate a consensus view on the vision. Secretary explained that as a sequel to the Agriculture Policy Resolution, a National Livestock Policy which adopts a holistic approach for integrated development of the livestock sector is to be put in place, action towards which was initiated quite sometimes back. The draft National Livestock Policy  was also circulated to the States. She requested the participants to deliberate on the vision document as well as the draft Livestock Policy to have a consensus view.

 

4.         The Secretary pointed out that the background note circulated to all the States gives an indication of a major shift in the Department’s approach to management of Centrally Sponsored Schemes as a number of these are proposed to be implemented in macro-management mode in order to provide flexibility to the states in their adoption and implementation. Making a special mention about the Census data she mentioned that after a decade of creation of the department the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying is now taking charge of the census operations and looked for collaboration with the nodal Departments in the States in this task. Secretary also drew the attention of participants towards reports of hardships and death of livestock, slump in productivity and widespread distress of Farmers due to drought and called for efforts to chalk out long term plan for calamity proofing.

 

5.         The Secretary highlighted the importance of fisheries sector and informed that the Department recently has issued the guidelines for fishing in EEZ and requested the participants to deliberate on the provisions made in the marine policy so that further modification can be incorporated in the policy. Secretary made a special mention on animal welfare, bio-safety, trade as well as Sanitary and Phyto-Sanitary (SPS) measures under the WTO regime.

 

Presentation by Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying:

 

6.         After the opening remarks by the Secretary, presentations were made by the concerned Divisional Heads. Presentation on Livestock Production and Feed & Fodder was made by Mrs. Neerja Rajkumar, Joint Secretary (LP&F). Making the presentation she highlighted the need for rapid genetic upgradation of bovines as laid down in the Tenth Plan. She explained the objectives and the activities carried out by the Department in implementing the National Project for Cattle and Buffalo Breeding Programme (NPCBB). She also explained the functioning of the Central Cattle Development Organisations and activities of the Department in regard to animal registration and identification. She highlighted the steps taken by the Department for feed and fodder development, animal husbandry extension and modernization of slaughter houses etc. She urged upon the states to objectively participate in the implementation of the programmes. The states were also requested to constitute State Implementing Agencies at the earliest to take benefit of the National Project on Genetic Improvement. She requested the state governments to increase their off-take of the frozen semen from the Central Frozen Semen Production and Training Institute as part of their genetic upgradation programme and to integrate this programme with NPCBB. In regard to Feed and Fodder Development Programme, she urged the delegates to consider various measures for drought proofing and drought management and comment on the new scheme envisaged by the Department for these twin objectives. She also called upon the states to augment their extension activity on animal husbandry and to consider the new scheme on AH Extension as proposed by the Department

 

7.         The presentation on animal health was made by Dr. A.B. Negi, Deputy Commissioner (LH) who explained the main features of the health schemes viz. The Assistance to States for Control for Animal Diseases, Professional Efficiency Development, Directorate of Animal Health and NPRE, being implemented by the Department. He also informed about the salient features of the new scheme for Creation of Disease Free Zones proposed for the Tenth Plan. He emphasized that the health programmes are not limited to prevention and treatment of diseases but are directly related to livestock productivity, generation of income and export growth. He urged the State Governments to take adequate precautions to prevent the spread of infectious diseases through AI or other genetic upgradation programmes. All States were requested to make an annual disease treatment and health plan, according to their priorities so that a systematic stamping out of diseases could be undertaken.

 

8.         The presentation on Poultry Development was made by Dr. Iqbaluddin, JC(Poultry) who highlighted the present scenario of rural poultry and the major constraints experienced in augmenting the rural poultry production. He also informed about the steps taken by the Department to boost rural poultry production through the Centrally Sponsored Schemes of Assistance to States Poultry Farms under which the thrust is to be given on diversification and extension activities. The Central Poultry Development Organisation was also mentioned to be taking up various activities to support the programmes of the State Government on poultry development. In the Tenth Plan the emphasis of Government of India will be in the field of rural poultry and he requested the states to partner the NGO and cooperative sector in their areas.

 

9.         Presentation on Dairy Development and NDDB was jointly made by Shri D.S. Negi, Joint Secretary and Shri D.K.Sen, Regional Director, NDDB, Delhi. While making the presentation Joint Secretary highlighted various dimensions of dairy development and Government of India’s supplemental efforts through its Centrally Sponsored and Central Sector Schemes. He also highlighted the salient features of new schemes of Dairy/Poultry venture capital Fund and Infrastructure Development for Clean and Quality Milk Production. He also invited the comments of the participants so that their views can also be incorporated in the scheme. Then after Regional Director, NDDB gave an account of the Operation Flood Programme and post OF scenario. He also described the Perspective Plan 2010 of NDDB for supporting the Milk Unions for various activities to boost their production and marketing capabilities.

 

10.       The presentation on Fisheries was made by Shri P.K. Pattanaik, JS(Fisheries) who explained that the future programme for the fishery development will concentrate on maintaining sustainability through appropriate managerial measures and these should also take into account the International agreement like WTO etc. He mentioned that the objective of the Fishery Development Programme, inter alia, include sustainable development, proper utilization of resources, disease control, legislation to regulate inland fishing, welfare of fishermen and building up of reliable data base and information network on fishery resources. He pointed out that the fresh water prawn seed hatcheries; State level laboratories for water, quality testing and integrated unit for ornamental fishes are some of the areas, which need State intervention. He also informed about the new programmes being taken up by the Department for the Tenth Plan. He requested the States to also deliberate upon the Comprehensive Policy for Marine Fisheries and Deep Sea fishing Guidelines drafted by the Central Govt.

 

11.       A presentation on Livestock Census was made by Shri S. K. Chakravorty, Director (AH Stat). It was informed that the scheme has recently been transferred from Department of Agriculture & Cooperation to Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying and requisite steps are being taken to initiate the scheme from the Department. As the scheme is to be implemented by the State Governments, he urged the State Governments to initiate the printing of schedules and training of staff for the census.

 

Forenoon Session:

 

Interface and Presentation from State Representatives

 

12.       The presentations by the officers of the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying were followed by an interface session with the representatives of the State Governments and other Departments.

 

13.       Dr. Ramalingaraju, CEO, Andhra Pradesh Livestock Development Agency, Andhra Pradesh in his presentation gave an overview of the activities of Andhra Pradesh Livestock Development Agency. He narrated how the livestock wealth of the State is contributing to the economy of the State and ameliorating the economic conditions of the farmers of Andhra Pradesh. He emphasised the need of genetic improvements through modern technological interventions and urged the Government to supplement various activities of the Agency through adequate funding.

 

14.       Shri D.S. Jaspal Secretary (AH& Fisheries), Government of Punjab while making the presentation gave a detailed account about the dairy development in the State of Punjab. He explained how the proper management interventions in the dairy sector play a crucial role not only increasing the procurement, sale of the milk and milk products but how the farmers can get remunerative prices for the milk they produce. He also explained that how the State of Punjab is trying to help the cooperative in production and marketing of the milk and milk products by ensuring financial, technological and management interventions in their dairy development programmes.

 

15.       Shri B.N. Singh, Managing Director, MP State Livestock & Poultry Corporation, Madhya Pradesh gave an over view of the activities of MP State Livestock & Poultry Corporation, Madhya Pradesh and requested Government of India to help the State in the livestock and poultry development programmes.

 

16.       Shri A.K. Patnaik, Principal Secretary, Fishery, West Bengal in his presentation stated that how the fishery sector is playing a crucial role not only in securing food security to the people but also in the economic development of the state. He emphasised that the aquaculture programmes should be given emphasis and what ever hurdles with regard to environmental clearances are there should be adequately taken care of by Government of India so that this programme does not suffer.

 

17.       Dr.O.P.Samra, DDG (NRM), ICAR made the presentation on the activities and achievements of their respective Departments. He emphasised the need of fodder development and fodder management for ensuring the better productivity of the livestock. He explained in detail how ICAR has been steering the fodder development through its various research programme and stated that the fodder varieties developed by ICAR may be utilised for fodder production enhancement in both irrigated and rainfed areas.

 

18.       Shri A. Sengupta, Principal Secretary, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries, Karnataka while appreciating the initiative of Government of India for holding the conference raised the issue of revalidation of released unutilised amount. He stated that delays in revalidation of amount effects the progress of the ongoing schemes and urged that delays may be avoided.

 

19.       Shri M. Ramesh Kumar, Secretary, AH, Dairy and Fishery, Maharashtra raised the issue of insurance scheme. He suggested that to cover the risk involved in the livestock, dairy and fishery sector there is a need to explore the possibility of implementation of insurance schemes in these sectors.

 

20.       Shri Sunil Sud, Principal Secretary, Agriculture and Cooperation, Gujarat suggested that in the schemes related to animal disease control and veterinary health services help and involvement of private sector may also be included to have wide coverage.

 

Afternoon Session:

 

Group Discussion

 

21.       In order to have intensive and detailed discussion on various agenda issues, the delegates divided themselves in various sub-groups during the afternoon session. Accordingly, six groups viz. Livestock Production, Livestock Health, Feed & Fodder, Poultry, Dairy Development and Fishery Development were formed and each group was requested to choose their own Chairman and Rapporteurs to facilitate the discussion. The groups were, however, requested to finalise their recommendations by the end of the day so as to be presented in the Plenary Session on the next day. The recommendations of various groups and the participants in each group are annexed.

 

Plenary Session

 

22.       In the Plenary Session, held on 15th November 2002, the presentations were made by Group leaders on the recommendations made by each of the groups. The Plenary Session was held under the Chairmanship of Dr. V.K. Taneja, DDG (Animal Science), ICAR and the officers of the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying and the State Governments interacted during the presentations. Except for few minor changes, the recommendations made by each groups were accepted by the Conference on consensus basis.

 

Concluding Session

 

23.       Secretary (AH&D), in her closing remarks, appreciated the participation of the representatives of the State Government and other Departments. She also lauded the delegates for the meaningful and intensive discussion held during the two days of the Conference. She explained that such avenues are not only useful to evolve consensus on policy matters but also to enlighten each others on the impediments and the bottlenecks faced in the implementation of various Government programmes. She expressed happiness that some of the State governments have evolved path breaking approach while implementing the programmes relating to Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries. She urged the State representatives to take benefit of the R&D work and resources available with various research organizations and subordinate offices of the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying. She assured that such Conferences/Meetings, at least on regional basis, will be organized periodically.

 

24.       The conference ended with Vote of Thanks, to the Chair and the participants by Shri S. K. Srivastava Director (Coordination) to the Government of India.

 

 

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National Conference of State Secretaries of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries on 14-15 November 2002.

 

(Text of Secretary (AH&D) speech)

 

1.         It gives me great pleasure extending a warm welcome to all of you at this National Conference of Secretaries and this I extend in addition to the formal welcome given by Shri Negi. All of you are aware that this sector plays an important role in the National economy and in socio - economic development of the country, supplementing family incomes and generating gainful employment in the rural sector. Livestock assets are particularly important among the landless, small and marginal farmers as well as women. This is particularly true because distribution of assets in the livestock sector is less skewed in terms of size of holding in comparison to agriculture sector. Approximately 9.56 million persons are employed in this sector as principle status of the employment. Another 7.86 million persons are provided subsidiary status employment through this sector. This sector also provides animal protein requirements (milk, eggs, meat and fish) to a large human population, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian. The value of output from livestock and fisheries sectors together at current prices has been about Rs. 167,205 crores during 2000-2001 which forms about 30.3% of the value of output from total agriculture and allied sectors which stood at about Rs. 561,717 crores, during the same period. The contribution of this sector to   GDP during 2000-2001 has been 6.7%. Therefore, the sector can be designated as most potential of the few growth sectors of the agricultural economy. Investments made by the Government in livestock and fisheries sectors resulted in significant increase in output indicating hidden potential of these sectors.

 

2.         In consonance with the overall strategy of the 9th Plan, the major thrust of the policies and activities of the Department was concentrated on control of animal diseases creation of disease free zones, up-gradation of genetic resources, increasing availability of nutritious feed and fodder, sustainable development of fisheries and aquaculture, development of marketing and processing facilities and enhancement of productivity and profitability of livestock and fishery based enterprises. These activities took the form of 41 schemes, which were implemented during the 9th Plan period. 

3.         By the time the exercise to formulate the 10th Five Year Plan was initiated there has been some concurrent developments. The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (which includes fisheries as well) drew up a vision statement and an action plan for implementation during a period stretching beyond the 10th Plan period.  I am given to understand that a copy of this document has already been circulated to the participants to facilitate a consonance of views on the `vision’. Meanwhile, there has been a commitment to double food production and a resolve to banish hunger from the country in a 10-year time frame. The Agriculture Policy Resolution was also adapted at this juncture. As a sequel to the Agriculture Policy Resolution, a National Livestock Policy is to be put in place, action towards which was initiated quite sometimes back. I am told that the draft National Livestock Policy adopts a holistic approach for integrated development of the livestock sector and this document has also been circulated to the States. Since a long-term vision and policy statement are imperative for sustained growth projected for the sector, I expect you would deliberate on the vision document as well as the draft policy so that the task of the Department is facilitated.

 

4.         The background note circulated to you gives an indication of a major shift in the Department’s approach of management of Centrally Sponsored Schemes. Quite a large number of schemes are proposed to be implemented in macro-management mode in order to provide flexibility to the states in their adoption and implementation. Such an experiment is already in operation in the Department of Agriculture & Cooperation, but this Department as well as the State Departments concerned with Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries may not be familiar with the modalities involved in implementation of schemes through macro-management regimen. I would, therefore, emphasize that you may specifically deliberate on this aspect.

 

5.         All of you concerned with livestock development will agree that census data on livestock, forms an important basis for planning. Even after a decade of creation of the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, livestock census operations were being managed and implemented in the Department of Agriculture & Cooperation for a variety of reasons. A stage has now come, when the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying should take charge of the census operations in collaboration with the nodal Departments in the States. I am given to understand that due to unavoidable circumstances, the reference date of the next livestock census is being postponed. I would suggest that you particularly devote time in discussing the ways and means of implementing livestock census in a more orderly fashion and suggest measures for bringing out timely census results, to facilitate the overall planning process. I am not very sure but have a feeling that livestock census data should not be seen as a mere head count but also provide some clue of impact of the programmes implemented by the Government in a time scale.

 

6.         All of you are also aware that the current year was one with deficient monsoon in large parts of the country. There have been reports of hardship and death of livestock, slump in productivity and widespread distress of farmers. Although various aspects of calamity relief are being monitored and remedial measures coordinated in the Drought Management Division of Department of Agriculture & Cooperation, we need to have a comprehensive assessment of the effect of calamity on the livestock and fisheries sectors, and try to chalk out a long-term plan of calamity proofing, integrating elements of activities in our programmes. This is an area where we will be looking for valuable suggestions from the participants engaged in management of these sectors in the States.

 

7.         All of you are also aware that there is an on-going campaign in developed countries to promote organic food, which includes food from animal sources as well. The export market for organic food appears to be attractive and promising. Since most of the livestock production systems are based on agriculture residues we may have to direct attention to the pockets of organic crop production in the country, and initiate pilot production of livestock and livestock based products with organic crop residues. It is perhaps time to analyse the scope and resources in the country so that appropriate steps can be initiated. This reminds me of a related topic of safety of animal foods so far as pesticides, drug and chemical residues are concerned. I would expect the Conference to deal with this aspect as well and come up with some tangible recommendations.

 

8.         When we talk of potential for growth in this sector and highlight the need for additional financial resources, we very frequently loose sight of certain ground realities which would continue to be important in mobilizing more funds towards development of this sector.  Without going to the specifics, I must draw attention to the fact that funds released under various centrally Sponsored Schemes are not utilized in time. This seriously hampers the Department’s efforts to obtain higher amounts under those schemes, which records a very high rate of idle parking of funds. I would, therefore, plead that our claim to higher allocation must commensurate with faster absorption of higher amounts.

 

9.         All of you will agree that monitoring of quantitative figures of expenditure is not the last word and the process is to be matched with appropriate monitoring of physical parameters and evaluation of the schemes on the basis of appropriate performance indicator. We should try to make use of advances in information technology in achieving proper in-house monitoring of programmes. Simultaneously we need to identify institutions of repute who could be entrusted with the task of periodic independent evaluation. If pursued seriously, these steps will not only improve the quality of returns from the investments, it will also enhance our capability to attract and absorb more funds under appropriate programmes.

 

10.       Although my tenure in this Department is not very long, I can say with certain degree of conviction that the weakest area in this sector is our machinery for technology transfer and extension. Growth of animal husbandry sector will largely depend on the development of appropriate technologies, their adoption by the farming community and infrastructure for delivery of such technologies. We need to analyse the existing strengths and resources on this count and try to build on the same for further improvement so that improved technologies reach the grass root level for integration with the production system.

 

11.       In recent times the issues on animal welfare, bio-safety, trade, as well as sanitary and phyto-sanitary (SPS) measures have often complicated livestock production systems. Since these issues will stay for a long time to come, I feel the need to deal with such issues by improving the institutional framework. The exact nature of such a framework still eludes my imagination and I would depend on you to throw some light on short and long term measures to be undertaken.

 

12.       The fisheries sector has been recognized as a powerful income and employment generator, which has posted commendable growth. With a coastline of 8118 kms and an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of 2.02 million sq km, the sector has more potential than sustaining a million people currently involved in fishing operations.  The Department has recently issued the guideline for fishing in the EEZ and a Marine Policy. Aquaculture Authority Bill has also been drafted. There is considerable scope of improvement in fresh water and cold-water aquaculture, introduction of innovations in fishing vessels, issues of improvement in infrastructure, introduction of science and technology as well as legislative aspects. I hope the participants will go to the core of such issues, to help us in finding solutions to the problems.

 

13.       Because of my short tenure in the Department, I deliberately avoid going to the specifics but for a few important areas. I would specifically mention the need for reviewing of the breeding policy for cattle and buffalo so that a comprehensive view emerges on management of these important resources in the country on a long - term basis. We must not only try to contain diseases affecting livestock and fish.  We must have reliable information on them and document the same in an acceptable manner. Monitoring and surveillance of the livestock diseases in the country and liaison with International organisation is one of the important responsibilities discharged by the Department. However, the current status of disease reporting, quality, reliability and transmission of information to the Department would need critical review. The present disease information system is based largely on clinical evidence. This would need a gradual shift to generate information on laboratory-based data. It would be necessary to tap all the potential existing in the State, State Agricultural Universities, Veterinary Colleges and Research Institutions by bringing them under a network so as to broad base information inflow and reliability of data backed by laboratory confirmation. The Department has already taken steps in this direction by establishing four Regional Diagnostic Laboratories and one Central Laboratory using the facilities of State and ICAR Institutes. Diagnostic facilities and Quality assurance of vaccines/diagnostics to achieve this will have to be improved both qualitatively and quantitatively. While ingress of diseases across the border is to be controlled by a Central Authority, the need to have regulatory measures concerning inter-state check post / quarantine and animal movement within the country would also perhaps merit consideration.

 

14.       We also need to improve upon our performance concerning farmer’s participation in the programmes and development of entrepreneurship. Structural reforms necessary to achieve these goals must be pursued to a logical conclusion. With these words I leave the specifics to the Divisions. I have all along believed that there is considerable wisdom in the States, which is the arena of action in the field of livestock and fisheries. I expect the Department will benefit from the collective wisdom of the States and request all to contribute generously and effectively in the group discussions, which are slated after this session.

 

15.       With these words I wish you successful discussions and debates and look forward to your recommendations, long term and short term action plans.


Recommendations of Livestock Production Sub-Group

 

 

National Project for Cattle and Buffalo Breeding:

 

Chairperson       :           Dr. P.C. Dash

 

Moderator          :           Mrs. Neerja Rajkumar

 

1. Breeding Policy:

 

A.         More emphasis should be paid to the development and conservation of indigenous breeds.

B.         Contamination of local breeds with exotic inheritance will lead to elimination of draught animal power.

C.         Up gradation of local nondescript animal with notified indigenous breeds may also be attempted.

D.         Identification and location of a particular gene may be attempted before implementing conservation programme.

E.         Embryos of the indigenous breed may also be preserved

 

2. Human Resource Development

 

A.         A uniform training programme for the training of pvt. AI worker is needed. A module with uniform content and duration may be developed.

B.         Integration of Veterinary Universities/ colleges with the SIA is essential. Help of these institute can be taken in organising training programme for professionals.

C.         Training programme should not be only for the upgradation of technical skills but also for up gradation of managerial skills.

D.         Private AI may also be trained in veterinary first aid.

 

3. Performance and monitoring of:

 

I Bull Mother farms:

 

A.         Stringent measures should be taken so that quality bull mother are maintained at the farms.

B.         Standards and specification should be fixed for the farms.

C.         A committee may be constituted for the periodical examination and evaluation of the farms.

 

II Frozen semen bull station:

 

A.         Measures should be taken on the improvement in the quality of semen production. OIE guidelines should be followed in semen production.

B.         A committee at the central level may be constituted for the examination and evaluation of existing semen station

C.         Standardisation of the equipments for semen production and semen banks.

D.         Transfer of the management of semen station to the State implementing agency.

E.         Steps should be taken to standardize the specification of semen produced.

F.         Legislative back-up is required to licence the sperm stations producing quality semen.

 

III Primary AI outlets

 

A.         For evaluating performance of AI outlets the conception rate should be measured on the basis of the number of the crossbred calves produced, and its effect on milk production

B.         Standardisation of the set of AI equipments required at primary AI outlets.

 

4.Viability of Private AI workers

 

Private AI workers are not viable in the rural areas thus AI workers should also be allowed to perform first aid veterinary practices

 

5.Areas out of the reach of AI

 

Breeding programme should be made for the areas out of the domain of AI

 

6. Import of germ plasm

 

A.         Efforts should be made for the import of embryos, which will be safer instead of importing live germ plasm.

B.         There should be national debate on the import of germ-plasm, for the rapid up-gradation of the population.( A committee has been constituted by the Deptt. Which is examining the issues related to import, very soon draft report of the committee will be submitted.

 

7. Marketing Issues

 

A.         Genetic up-gradation should be looked from the angle of economics.

B.         Marketing is bottleneck in livestock production as Govt sector has no experience in marketing. Steps should be taken to train professionals in livestock marketing under the project.

 

8. Extension activities to be under taken under NPCBB:

 

A.         Organization of fertility camps with farmers training programme.

B.         For the genetic up-gradation of livestock population, milk yield competition should be organized.

C.         Organisations of State level livestock shows should be allowed under the project.

 

9. Financial:

 

A.         Long time is taken on the approval of the project. Government should think on the release of half amount in the month of July.

B.         After the approval of the project funds should flow continuously, so that the should not be stopped in between.

C.         Procedure for the audit of the account should be followed by the participating states as specified by the Government.

 

10. Export policy for semen/ embryo

 

Government should evolve export policy for embryo/semen, to restrict smuggling of semen/ embryo from the country.

 


Group Registration for Livestock Production Sub-Group

 

S.No.       Name, Designation & Office Address                 

 

1.         Dr. S.K. Bhanja, Joint Director, IVRI, Izatnagar, Bareilly, UP

2.         Dr. N.T. Mehta, Director of AH, Gujarat

3.         Dr. J.C. Kochar, Officer Incharge, Animal Husbandry, Chandigarh

4.         Dr. A.K. Singla, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, M/o Agriculture, Faridabad

5.         Dr. M.S. Kamboj, Municipal Corporation, Chandigarh

6.                   Dr.R.M. Pillai, Secretary, Animal Husbandry, Pondicherry Govt.

7.                   Shri N. Mesen, Joint Secretary,  Vety &A.H, Nagaland

8.                   Dr. S. Hekha Mao, Addl. Director, Nagaland

9.                   Dr. Z. Mekro, VAS(Planning), Vety. & AH, Nagaland

10.               Dr. S.K. Pal, Dy. Director(Planning), ARDP, Govt. of Tripura

11.               Shri D.K. Gajmer, Secretary, AH&VS, Govt. of Sikkim

12.               Shri S.Chattopadhyay, Chairman & Secretary, Govt. of Tripura

13.               Shri V. Ranjan, IFS, Commissioner& Secretary, AH Deptt. J&K Govt.

14.               Shri M.P. Sood, Joint Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Simla

15.               Dr. A. Roy Burman, Manager, NDDB, Anand

16.               Dr. S. Sankaralingam, Regional Joint Director of AH, Tamilnadu

17.               S. Subbiah, Secretary to Govt. of Kerala(AHD), Trivandrum

18.               Dr. Shyam Zawar, Director (Cattle R&D), Mumbai

19.               K.C. Jain, Executive Engineer, Haryana

20.               Shri Charan, Principal Secretary, AH Fisheries & Dairy, Jaipur

21.               Dr. C.S. Sahukar, Astt. Commissioner, AH&D

 


Recommendations of the Livestock Health Sub-Group

 

 

Chairman:         Dr. D.K. Singh

 

Moderator:         Ms. Nita Chowdhury

 

1. Standardisation of diagnostic and testing procedures

 

-                      Lay down the standards for diagnostics and testing procedures as per the international standards

-                      Laboratories of the requisite standards will only be entitled to obtain funds from Government of India

-                      Annual review of the laboratories for International Trade Certification.

-                      Assessment of the present position of the laboratories by the States, followed by a review.

-                      Creation of specialised cadre in the states for appointment in the Diagnostics Labs and Biological Production Units (BPUs)

 

2. Animal Disease Control

 

-                      Review of the Centrally Sponsored Schemes on Animal Health & Disease Control

-                      The disease control requirement to be prioritized by the States.

-                      The Central assistance be based on the definable goals considering the animal population and the disease situation.

 

3. Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

 

-                      Bulls used for semen production need regular screening for STDs

-                      Prevent use of semen from bulls positive for STDs.

 

4. ISO Certification of Biological Production Units (BPUs)

 

-                      Need for ISO Certification for the State Verterinary Biological Production Units.

-                      Manufacture of need based vaccines preferably in bulk to ensure quality and economy.

-                      Evaluation of the BPUs to ensure compliance of OIE standards.

-                      Phase out sheep brain suspension anti-rabies vaccine.

 

5. Monitoring of Vaccinations

 

-                      Review the system to verify the extent of vaccination coverage.

-                      Update the present system of monitoring and correct distortions/irregularities, if any.

 

6. Labelling of Drugs

 

-                      Ensure proper labelling of all veterinary therapeutics with regard to their residual levels in milk, meat and their withholding periods.

-                      Issue to be taken up with Drugs Controller General of India

 

7. Slaughter House Hygiene

 

-                      Follow hygienic and humane practices in slaughterhouses during slaughter & processing the meat and meat products.

-                      Proper ante-mortem and post-mortem examination in the slaughterhouses.

 

8. Special efforts on FMD

 

-                      FMD Free Zones need to be created in the areas with potential for livestock production.

 

9. Disease Act

 

-                      Urgent need for a central “Infectious and Contagious Diseases in Animals Act” for effective control of animal diseases.

 


Group Registration for Livestock Health Sub-Group

 

 

S.No.         Name, Designation & Office Address                     

 

  1. Ms. Nita Chaudhary, Joint Secretary,DAH&D
  2. Dr. L. Mohan, Addl. Director (AH), Andhra Pradesh
  3. Shri S.K. Gondal, JS&CEO, Chattisgarh
  4. Dr. Savio Sequeira Vaz, Dy. Director (Planning)
  5. Shri B.S. Saharan, Director, Haryana
  6. Dr. B.C. Bist, Director, Haryana
  7. Shri M. Ramesh Kumar, Secretary (ADF), Maharashtra
  8. Dr. U.K. Thanvi, Director(AH), Rajasthan
  9. Dr. S. Paljer, Principal Director(AH&VS), Sikkim
  10. Dr. R. Xavier, Director(VS)
  11. Shri A.K. Singh, Director(AH), UP
  12. Dr. G.S. Chohal, Direcotr, AH, Punjab
  13. Dr. D.K. Singh, Advisor, NDDB
  14. Dr. N.K. Khurana, Project Director, SCBP, Hissar
  15. Dr. P.L. Kakade, Dy. Director, AHD, Maharashtra
  16. Dr. S.T. Pandya, Addl. Director, Gujarat

 


 Recommendation of the Poultry Subgroup

 

 

Recommendation No. 1

 

The Group appreciates the Government of India’s Schemes for promotion of low-input technology birds. It will increase the income of rural people.

 

The main components of the scheme are:

 

- Strengthening of Infrastructure                                                   Rs. 45 lakh

- Feed Mixing Plant and equipment for feed                                  Rs. 10 lakh

 and analytical laboratory

- In-house disease diagnostic laboratory                                       Rs. 5 lakh

- Revolving Fund                                                             Rs. 15 lakh

- Extension and Training                                                 Rs. 4.5 lakh

- Marketing                                                                                Rs. 5 lakh

-Consultancy                                                                             Rs. 0.50 lakh

 

Recommendation No. 2

 

-                      National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) has formulated a new scheme for financial assistance in poultry development on 29.10.2002.  Now NCDC rate of interest is 12.25%. State Government can take advantage of this NCDC Scheme.

 

-           Suggested model is for rearing 30000 birds by 30 farmers in six clusters of 5000 birds and 50 poultry farmers in backyards.

 

-           Provisions have also been made for creating market infrastructure, dressing plants and training.

 

Recommendation No. 3

 

-           Since Government of India promoting low input technology birds in many states, the product of these birds will be much more in next five years.  We should have marketing plan for these products.

 

-                      Government of India should give financial help for marketing through cooperative societies/self-help groups.

 

Recommendation No. 4

 

Efforts should be made for exploring the possibility of exporting low input technology birds’ product in future as organic produce. Incentive should be given to organizations exporting such poultry products. 

 

Recommendation No. 5

 

Under the integrated sample survey of livestock population and product, broiler population and production should also be included.

 

Recommendation No. 6

Poultry farmers should be educated for the use of balanced feed preferably as per the BIS standards.


Group Registration for Poultry Sub-Group

 

 

S.No.      Name, Designation & Office Address

              

1.                  Dr. Iqbaluddin, JC(Poultry), Deptt. of AH&D

2.                  Dr. Babu Ram, DC(ICDP) Deptt. of AH&D

3.                  Dr. P.K. Panda, AC(P) Deptt. of AH&D

4.                  B.P. Nagar, APDO,  Deptt. of AH&D

5.                  Dr. S. Nayak, STA Deptt. of AH&D

6.                  Shri S.K. Sharma, Deputy Director, NCDC, New Delhi

7.                  Dr. B. Ado, Director, AH&V Dte.

8.                  Dr. Mehta, Director, Gujarat

9.                  Dr. T.T. Naik, Dy. Director(Farms)

10.             Dr. C. Sangnghina, Director, AH&Vety. Dte. Mizoram

11.             Dr. P. Balakrishnan, Senior Vet. Officer

12.             Dr. B.N. Singh, MD

13.             Dr. K.K. Bhattacharjee, DVO(HQ), Govt. of Arunachal Pradesh


Recommendations of the Feed & Fodder Subgroup

 

Chairpersons     :           Dr. P.S. Pathak

                                    Dr. Arun Verma

 

Moderator       :  Mrs. Neerja Rajkumar

 

Area specific fodder policy is required for the 28 states and 7 union territories of India.

 

The policy should be:

 

v      State wise covering all the districts in the states and union territories

v      The policy should address all 21 agro ecological zones of the country.

 

Ø       Fodder based cropping systems for different zone are required with promising crop species and varieties for optimizing productivity of irrigated and rainfed systems.

 

Ø       Fodder seed production, its quality and distribution systems need development under participatory approach as TLS.

 

Ø       Grasslands/rangelands need development through silvi-pastoral approach to assure grazing and top feed supply in all seasons.

 

Ø       In the Joint Forest Management (JFM) areas, pasture grasses and legume need integration for quality forage production, conservation and grazing for the benefit of livestock.

 

Ø       Saline sodic and inundation condition need bioremediation through grasses-trees for forage production.

 

Ø       Forage conservation and processing - hay, silage, complete feed block, pelletization, fortification of low grade roughages.

 

Ø       Mechanization- Bailing/densification/ compressing to facilitate storage, transportation and quality upkeep.

 

Ø       Establishment of fodder banks and cooperatives for fodder bank management

 

Ø       Development of fodder based land-use system specially in hilly, arid and semi – arid, coastal regions for milk, meat and wool production.

 

Ø       Establishment of quality standards for feed and fodder in all the states and union territories of the country on the patterns of Kerala, Karnataka and Punjab is required.

 

Ø       There is shortage of quality raw materials. A uniform policy on harmonized system of nomenclature (HSN) and quality standards for raw materials used as livestock feed is required for the whole country.

 

Bio-Safety Issues

 

Ø       Biosafety against dreaded diseases communicated through livestock feed.

 

Ø       Biosafety against anti nutrition factors.

 

Ø       Biosafety through safe environment.

 

Bio-Security

 

Ø       Bio-Security against pathogens communicated through livestock feed.

 

Ø       e.g., BSE, Salmonella, Listeria, Compylobacter, E.coli 0157.

 

Ø       Bio-Security against chemical weapons used in bio-terrorism.e.g., Mustard gas, Tabun, Sarin, Soman, Vx.

 

Quality Assurance

 

Ø       To Small, Marginal and Ultra Poor farmers.

 

Ø       To address codex alimentarious, BIS and Essential Commodity Act Issues.

 

Need for Development of Codes

 

Ø       Code for Good Feed Production and Management Practices.

 

Ø       Code for Good Livestock Food Production Practices for safety of human health.

 

Ø       Code for Good Landuse Practices for dairy, meat, wool and egg production practices.

 

Ø       Tax and subsidies on feeds require a fresh look by states.

 

Ø     Need for standardization and regulation of feed produced.

 

Ø     Need to develop feed industry in the country.

 

 


Group Registration for Feed and Fodder Sub-Group

 

 

S.No.         Name, Designation & Office Address               

 

  1. Mrs. Neerja Rajkumar, Joint Secretary, DAH&D
  2. Dr. P.S. Pathak, Director, IEFRI, Jhansi

3.      Dr. Arun Varma, ADG(Animal Nutrition), ICAR, New Delhi

  1. Dr. A.K. Mukhopadhyay, Consultant, DAH&D

5.      Shri J. Prasad, DC(FF), DAH&D

6.      Shri Jagat Narayan, STA(FF), DAH&D

7.      Shri S.C. Bhattacharyya, RSFPD, Hissar

8.      Dr. Anand Sejra, Deptt. of AH, Rajasthan

9.      Shri S.S. Solanki, Deptt. of AH&D, RSFPD, Gujarat

10. Dr. T. Aswathanarayana, Director, AH&VS, Bangalore

11. Dr. N.K. James, Joint Director, Govt. of Chattisgarh

12. Shri A. Sengupta, Jt. Secretary, AH&F, Karnataka

13. Dr. Brij Bhushan, Technical Director, NFC, New Delhi

14. Shri Vinod Sanwal, Deptt. of AH

15. Dr. S. Ramalingaraju, CEO, APLDA, Hyderabad

16. Shri Sunil Khairnar, CLFMA

17. Shri A.R. Subba Rao, Chairman, CLFMA

18. Shri C.S. Chattopadhyay, Commissioner-cum-Secretary, ARDP, Tripura

19. Shri Sunil Sud, DAC

20. Shri V. Ranjan, Commissioner & Secretary, J&K Govt.


 Recommendations of Dairy Sub Group

 

Chairman:         Shri D.S. Jaspal (IAS) Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairy and Fisheries, Government of Punjab

 

Reporteur:         Dr. H. Chennegowda, Managing Director, Karnataka Milk Federation.

 

Consideration of Agenda:

 

Item No. 1:        Integrated Dairy Development Projects in Non-operation Flood, Hilly and Backward Areas.

 

Main Issues

 

1. Non Release of Central Grant to SIAs

 

Recommendation:

 

The sub-group unanimously recommends that funding should be modified and funds may be provided directly to the State Implementing Agency (SIA) so that speedy implementation of schemes is possible.  However, the State Govt. should be kept fully in the picture, to ensure proper supervision, monitoring and control.

 

2. Flexibility in appropriation

 

Recommendation:

 

Govt. of India should keep itself concerned with macro management.  The implementing agencies should be given flexibility in implementation of programme subject of course to the condition that the objective is achieved and the amount provided is utilised for the achievement of pre-determined goals.

 

Item No. 2:       Assistance to Co-operatives

 

1. Inadequate budgeting & non release of State share:

 

Recommendation:

 

A reference may be made by Govt. of India to Chief Secretaries of States emphasising the adverse consequences of non provisioning of the Sates share resulting in holding up utilisation of GOI grant.

 

2. Structural Anomalies:

 

Recommendation:

 

This anomaly should be removed immediately wherever it exists. For this purpose Govt. of India will make a formal reference to the Chief Secretaries of the concerned States, which should be followed up by the administrative secretaries of Animal Husbandry and Dairy of the respective State.

3. New Dairy Schemes:

 

a) Strengthening infrastructure for quality and clean milk production:

 

Recommendation:

 

The scheme may be implemented. Besides training, consumer awareness, education and publicity may also be added as its components. Milk co-operatives may also be advised to pay differential farm gate price to the producers of clean milk. There should be commitment from the milk cooperatives to improve on the microbial content of the milk.

 

b) Dairy/Poultry venture capital fund:

 

Recommendation:

 

Above observations of the sub-group may be brought to the notice of the Finance Committee.

 

4. Trade Issues

 

Recommendations:

 

  1. There was general agreement that there has been no adverse impact on livestock sector so far after the removal of Quantitative Restrictions.
  2. Restrictions on the items listed may be continued but all the prospective exporter countries may be kept on equal footing.
  3. Strict SPS measures may be enforced to safeguard the interests of the country.
  4. Both tariff and non-tariff barriers may be enforced to protect the interests of indigenous producers.
  5. States are ignorant about information and events related to WTO. GOI may put WTO related relevant information on its website for the benefit of states. An effective mechanism of information sharing with the states may be evolved.
  6. Quality of our prod have to be of international standards, if we wish to have a place in the international trade.
  7. There is need for improving the quality, through ensuring clean milk production, disease control etc. Govt. of India and State Govts. will need to work.

 

 


Group Registration for Dairy Subgroup

 

 

S.No.   Name, Designation & Office Address                     

 

1.                   Shri D.S. Negi, Joint Secretary (DAH&D)

2.                   Shri K.C. Sharma, Fin. Commn. & Principal Secretary, AH&D, Haryana

3.                   Shri Mohinder Singh, Secretary, Dairy Development, UP

4.                   Shri D.S. Jaspal, Secretary, Deptt. of AH, Govt. of Punjab

5.                   Dr. Sushil Kumar, ADG(D&PT), ICAR

6.                   Shri G.S. Sandhu, Chairman & MD, Rajasthan

7.                   Shri A.K. Chaturvedi, Director & MD, UP

8.                   Dr. H. Chenne Gowda, MD, Karnataka Milk Federation

9.                   Anil Kumar Sharma, MD, Uttaranchal Coop. Dairy Dev. Federation

10.               Shri C.P. Arora, Managing Director, Madhya Pradesh

11.               Shri Tapesh Pawar, Dir(AH), DAH&D

12.               Smt. Amarjeet Kaur, Director (DD), DAH&D

13.               S.R.M. Rao, Regional Manager, UP

14.               Shri D.K. Sen, NDDB, Delhi

15.               Dr. D.K. Singh, NDDB, Anand

16.               Dr. B.R. Burman, NDDB, Anand

17.               Shri A. Rajasekaran, NDDB, Anand

18.               Shri G.C. Das, AC(DD)

19.               Shri L.D. Ahuja, DD(Dairy), NCDC

20.               Shri S.K. Joshi, Dy. CEO

21.               Shri R.S. Prasad, J.D. (DD), Govt. of Jharkhand

22.               Dr. R.B. Subramanian, AC(CD), DAH&D

23.               Shri I.K. Narang, AC(DD), DAH&D

24.               Shri Gautam Deb, TO(DD)

25.               Shri C. Sen, TO(DD)

 


Recommendations of the Fisheries Subgroup

 

The larger objectives of the Fisheries Sector are to consolidate the success of the previous plans and proceed in a more concerted manner during the Tenth Five Year Plan. To achieve the desired growth in the inland and marine sectors, growth rate of 8% and 2.5% has been kept respectively.

 

The Fisheries Division has identified six plan schemes under the re-organised macro-management approach. Each of the six plan schemes were discussed in detail and the sub-group recommended the following for consideration:

 

Development of Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture

 

i)                    Fish Farmers Development Agencies: FFDAs will continue to be a single-window mechanism for further vertical and horizontal development of aquaculture in the country.

 

ii)                  The existing FFDA scheme need be considered for revision incorporating the following components:

 

a) revival of the salary component for the incremental staff

b) scaling down the capacity of the existing units for feed

manufacturing units

c) inclusion of transport subsidy for fish, prawn seed, especially for

deficit areas.

d) separate unit of inputs for farmers taking up freshwater

prawn culture 

 

iii)                  Organisation of ‘seed congress’ at regular intervals.

 

iv)                  Development of coldwater aquaculture and fisheries: Setting up of integrated units with hatcheries, raceways and feed plants for popularising aquaculture of coldwater species in the Himalayan belt; units for running water fish culture and stocking of mid and high altitude lakes for enhancing fish production.

 

v)                    Brackishwater Aquaculture: Revival of Brackishwater Farmers Development Agencies to cater to the requirements of the small and marginal farmers in the coastal areas with special focus on shrimp health management and setting up modern disease diagnostic laboratories.  This will also include setting up of quarantine facilities at selected places along the east and west coast.

 

vi)                    Productive utilisation of inland saline/alkaline soils and water logged areas need to be continued through plan scheme during the Tenth Five year Plan covering potential areas in the country.

 

vii)                 Indian reservoirs with their vast area offer immense potential for fish yield optimisation. A full-fledged plan scheme during the Tenth Plan is essential to meet the objectives of reservoir fisheries development and enhance fish production from this resource.

 

viii)               Conservation of endangered species, such as the mighty mahseer and ranching of species in selected riverine stretches for stock enhancement need to be taken up through plan programmes.

 

ix)                 Leasing period of water bodies irrespective of ownership which are to be taken up for fisheries development may be for a minimum period of five years and should be coordinated by the State Fisheries Department.   

 

Marine Fisheries and Infrastructure

 

  1. To effectively exploit the offshore resources from the EEZ, intermediate range of resource specific fishing crafts need to be introduced.

 

  1. Diversification of existing shrimp trawlers to other resource specific fishing vessels and modernisation of mechanised fleet for tapping the offshore resource merit consideration through plan schemes.

 

  1. To ensure fishing by larger vessels in designated areas to desist foreign fishing vessels from poaching in the EEZ incorporation of vessel monitoring system to be made mandatory with supporting legislation.

 

  1. The existing infrastructure facilities in the marine sector need to be modified to bring them at par with internationally accepted  standards. To meet the landing and berthing requirements of large mechanised fishing fleet, it was also recommended to set up more fishing harbours and fish landing centers along the coast line. It was also recommended to the Ministry to review eligible parameters for considering cost escalation. 

 

Fisheries Database

 

The Fisheries database is infirm and needs considerable strengthening. In the inland sector, the priorities are towards standardization of methodologies for estimation of catch from diverse aquatic resources and establishing mechanisms for regular collection and dissemination data by the States and Union Territories. It was recommended to involve the National Remote Sensing Agency, especially for the GIS component on the revised scheme and to provide 2-3 enumerators on contract basis per district and provision of TA/DA for staff of the States HQs attached to the scheme. It was also recommended to review the existing methodology for marine fishing data collection and provide training to the state staff engaged in marine data collection.  The technical assistance of FAO in this regard could also be sought.

 

Fishermen Welfare Schemes

 

Besides continuation of the existing Insurance scheme for active fishers, it was also recommended to engage the General Insurance Companies to consider insurance aspects of aquaculture and marine fisheries sector especially with regard to craft and gear.

 

Legislation

 

To incorporate the topical developments in the fisheries sector and ensure that the Acts of the States/UTs are compatible with the requirements of the sector and also harmonized, the center was requested to prepare model bills for marine, inland fisheries and aquaculture.

 

Fishery Institutes

 

The existing mandate of the Institutes under the fisheries division was discussed and it was recommended to review the mandate of Fishery Survey of India especially with regard to the inclusion of inland fisheries activities.

 

Fishery Cooperatives

 

Beside individuals, Groups of Fishers, Self Help Groups and Fishery Cooperatives need encouragement and their involvement in the fisheries developmental activities under ongoing fisheries programmes during Tenth Five Year Plan.

 

Aquaculture at par with Agriculture

 

Traditionally in India, Fisheries had been associated with the poor, illiterate and under nourished population, who belonged to economically weaker sections of the society and deserves support of the Government.

 

Like the crops and pulses produced by Agriculture, fish produced from ponds by practicing aquaculture is a daily food for a large section of the society all over the country. Aquaculture should, therefore, receive all the incentives/concessions so far given to Agriculture (Income Tax Relief, Power and Water at concessional rate, loan facilities, tube-wells and insurance cover for Aquaculture).

 

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Group Registration for Fisheries Sub-Group

 

 

S.No.   Name, Designation & Office Address                     

 

1.                         Shri P.K. Pattanaik, Joint Secretary(Fy), DAH&D

2.                         Dr. M.K.R. Nair,  FDC, DAH&D

3.                         Smt. Shobha Marwah, Director(Fy. Stat), DAH&D

4.                         Shri S.K. Srivastava, Director (Fy), DAH&D

5.                         Shri G.B. Singh, Govt. of Delhi

6.                         Shri Sanjay Prasad, Commissioner, Gujarat

7.                         Shri G.H. Manikfan, Director, CIFNET

8.                         Comdt. M.T. Gore, Dy. Director(Operations), Coast Guard Hqrs.

9.                         Shri M.M. Tewary, Managing Director, FISHCOPFED, New Delhi

10.                     Shri S. Hemachandran, Development Commissioner, A&N Admn.

11.                     Shri Nagesh Ram, Director of Fisheries, A&N Admn.

12.                     Shri Y.S. Yadava, Member Secretary

13.                     Dr. A.K. Srivastava, Dy. Director, Matasay Directorate, UP

14.                     Shri S.R. Chanyal, Joint Director(Fisheries), Uttaranchal

15.                     Dr. V.R. Chitranshi, ADG(I. Fy), New Delhi

16.                     Shri R.S. Sisodia, AC(Fy), DAH&D

17.                     Shri A.J. Banga, DC(FE), DAH&D

18.                     Shri R.S. Sisodia, AC(Fy)

19.                     Shri B.S. Saharan, Director(Fisheries)

20.                     Shri Vivek Mehrotra, Secretary(Fisheries), Haryana

21.                     Dr. Mathew Abraham, Director

22.                     Shri H.S. Veerappa Gowda, Director(Fisheries), Karnataka

23.                     Shri C. Haridas, Dy. Adviser(Fisheries), Planning Commission

24.                     Shri Shankar L., AC(FH), DAH&D

25.                     Dr. V.S. Somvanshi, DG, FSI, Mumbai

26.                     Shri K. Omprakash, Director, CIFNET, Bangalore

27.                     Dr. D.P.S. Chauhan, AC(Fy),  DAH&D

28.                     Shri D.S. Murty, Commissioner of Fisheries, Govt. of AP

29.                     Shri K. Jose Cyriac, Chairman, MPEDA, Kochi

30.                     Shri K.K. Vijayakumar, P. Secretary, Fisheries, Kerala

31.                     Shri A.K. Ekka, Asstt. Commissioner(Fisheries), DAH&D

32.                     Shri D.N. Singh, Director (Fisheries), Rajasthan

33.                     Shri A.M. Joseph, Joint Director, Fisheries, Kerala

34.                     Shri Satyabrata Sahu, Director, Fisheries

35.                     Shri JPS Mehrotra, Dy. Comm (Fy)

36.                     Shri R.N. Pandita, Chief Project Officer (Fy), J&K

37.                     Shri Y.S. Tomar, Asstt. Director(Fisheries), Madhya Pradesh

38.                     Shri P.P. Singh, Director(Fisheries), Chattisgarh

39.                     Shri D.S. Nag, Asstt. Director (Fisheries), Chattisgarh

40.                     Shri M.P. Nirmala, Director (Fisheries), Chennai

41.                     Shri Tapesh Pawar, Director(AH), AH&D

42.                     Shri G. Mohana, PAI, FRIO, DAH&D

43.                     Shri A.K. Pattnaik, Principal Secretary (Fisheries), W. Bengal

44.                     Shri Sarvadeva, Director (Fisheries), NCDC, New Delhi

45.                     Shri G.D. Chandrapal, DC(Fy), DAH&D

 

 

List of the Participants at National Conference of State Secretaries of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fishery

 

List of the officers of Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying

 

S.No.                      Name and Designation

 

1.                               Smt. Binoo Sen, Secretary (AH&D) and Chairperson

2.                               Smt. Neerja Rajkumar, Joint Secretary

3.                               Shri D.S. Negi, Joint Secretary

4.                               Ms. Nita Chowdhury, Joint Secretary

5.                               Shri Ashok Kumar, Advisor (Stat)

6.                               Dr. A.K. Mukhopadhyay, Consultant, DAH&D

7.                               Dr. M.K.R. Nair, Fishery Development Commissioner

8.                               Shri J.C. Biswas, Director (Admn)

9.                               Shri Tapesh Pawar, Director (AH)

10.                            Dr. S.C. Suneja, Director (NPRE)

11.                            Shri S.K. Srivastava, Director (Coord)

12.                            Smt. Amarjeet Kaur, Director (DD)

13.                            Dr. S.R.K. Varshney, Director (Finance)

14.                            Smt. Shobha Marwah, Director (Fishery Stat)

15.                            Shri S.K. Chakraborti, Director (AH Stat)

16.                            Dr. P.C. Dash, Joint Commissioner (LP)

17.                            Dr. Iqbaluddin, JC (P)

18.                            Dr. A. Batobyal, JC (CBF)

19.                            Dr. Suresh Govekar, DC (HB)

20.                            Dr. Babu Ram, DC (ICDP),

21.                            Dr. A.B. Negi, DC (LH)

22.                            Dr. J. Prasad, DC (FF)

23.                            Shri G.D. Chandrapal, DC (Fy)

24.                            Shri Y.P.S. Mehrotra, DC (Fy)

25.                            Shri A.J. Banga, DC (Fy)

26.                            Shri Mitter Sain, DD (Coord)

27.                            Shri Ram Kripal, DD (AHS)

28.                            Shri A.K. Sahu, DD (AHS)

29.                            Shri J.P. Sharma, Under Secretary

30.                            Shri S.K. Dasgupta, AC (CD)

31.                            Shri Rattan Singh, AC (Sheep)

32.                            Dr. P.K. Panda, AC (Poultry)

33.                            Capt. Dr. R. Balasubramanian, AC (LD)

34.                            Dr. Anup Bhowmik, AC (RP)

35.                            Dr. C.S. Sahukar, AC (Piggery)

36.                            Shri I.K. Narang, AC (DD)

37.                            Shri G.C. Das, AC (DD)

38.                            Shri R.S. Sisodia, AC (Fy)

39.                            Shri Shankar L, AC (Fy)

40.                            Shri A.K. Ekka, AC (Fy)

41.                            Shri D.P.S. Chauhan, AC (Fy)

42.                            Dr. M.K. Saha, AC (LH)

43.                            Shri B.P. Nagar, APDO

44.                            Dr. B.B. Das, ALO

45.                            Dr. Bhushan Tyagi, ALO

46.                            Dr. R.P. Mishra, ALO

47.                            Dr. R.K. Gupta, ALO

48.                            Shri Chinmoyjit Sen, TO

49.                             Shri Jagat Narayan, STA

50.                            Shri S.B. Sharma, STA

51.                            Shri I.A. Siddiqui, STA

52.                            Shri S. Nagar, STA

53.                            Shri Sujit Nayak, STA

54.                            Shri G. Mohan Pai, FRIO

 

 

 

List of the Participants at National Conference of State Secretaries of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fishery

 

 

List of the officers of the State Governments

 

 

Name of the State                                State’s Representative

 

Andhra Pradesh                         Dr. Ramalinga Raju, CEO, A.P. Livestock Dev. Agency

                                                            Shri L.Mohan, Addl. Director, AH Deptt.

                                                            Shri D.S. Murthy, Commissioner of Fisheries

 

Arunachal Pradesh                                 Shri B. Ado, Director, A.H.& Dairy

                                                            Dr. K.K. Bhattacharjee, DVO (HQ), A.H. & Vet.

 

Assam                                                  Shri Rajiv Yadav, Resident Commissioner

                                                            Shri K.D. Tripathi, Comm. & Secy, Fishery Department

 

Chattisgarh                                            Dr. S.K. Gondal, Director (Veterinary) &CEO

                                                            Dr. N.K. James, Joint Director (Veterinary)

                                                            Shri P.P. Singh, Director, Fishery

                                                            Shri D.S. Nag, Asstt. Director, Fishery

 

Goa                                                      Dr. T.T. Naik, Dy. Director, Farms, AH&Vety.

                                                            Dr. Savio Sequeira Vaz, Dy. Dir. (Planning)

                                                            Shri P. Krishnamurthy, Secretary (AHD)

 

Gujarat                                                  Shri Sunil Sud, Principal Secretary, A&C, Gujarat

Dr. N.T. Mehta, Director, AH

                                                            Dr. S.T. Pandya, Addl. Director (AH)

                                                            Shri Sanjay Prasad, Commissioner (Fishery)

                                                            Shri A.K. Pradhan, Addl. CS (Fishery)

                                                           

Haryana                                                Shri Vivek Mehrotra, Secretary (Fisheries)

Shri B.S. Saharan, Director Fisheries

Shri K.C. Sharma, Principal Secretary (AH &DD)

Dr. Dinesh Kumar, Scientist, Haryana

Shri N.K. Khurana, Project Director (AH), Haryana

Shri K.C. Jain, Ex. Engineer, Urban Development

 

Himachal Pradesh                                  Dr. B.C. Bist, Director (AH)

Shri M.P. Sood, Jt. Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Shimla

 

Jammu & Kashmir                                 Shri V. Ranjan, Comm. & Secretary, Deptt of AH

                                                            Shri R.N. Pandita, Project Officer, Fishery

 

Jharkhand                                             Shri Ramashankar Prasad, Regional Joint Director

 

Karnataka                                             Shri A. Sengupta, IAS, Principal Secretary, AH&Fy.

                                                            Dr. H. Channe Gowda, MD, Karnataka Milk Fed.

                                                            Dr. T. Aswathanarayana, Director, AH

                                                            Shri H.S. Veerappa Gowda, Director, Fishery

 

Kerala                                                   Shri K.K. Vijaykumar, Principal Secretary, Fishery

                                                            Shri S. Subbaiah, Secretary (AHD)

                                                            Dr. A.M. Joseph, JD(Stat), Fishery Directorate

 

Madhya Pradesh                                    Shri D.R. Bhagat, Principal Secretary, AH

                                                            Shri Vinod Samuel, Commissioner-cum-Director

                                                            Shri C.P. Arora, MD, MP Dairy Fed. Coop Ltd.

                                                            Shri R.K. Nigam, Director, Fishery

                                                            Shri U.S. Tomar, O/o Commissioner Fisheries

Shri B.N. Singh, MD, MP State Livestock & Poultry Corporation

 

Maharashtra                                          Shri M. Ramesh Kumar, Secretary, AH, Dairy & Fishery

                                                            Dr. P.L.Kakade, Deputy Director, AH, Pune

                                                           

Mizoram                                                Dr. C. Sangnghnia, AH&Vety. Directorate, Aizwal

 

Nagaland                                               Shri. N. Mesen, JS, D/o Vety. & AH

Dr. S. Hekha Rao, Addl. Director, D/o Vety. & AH

                                                            Shri D.Z. Mekro, V.A.S.(Planning), D/o Vety. & AH

 

Orissa                                                   Dr. Satyavrath Sahu. Director, Fishery

 

Punjab                                                  Shri D.S. Jaspal, IAS

                                                            Secretary, AH & Fishery

Shri S.K. Joshi, Dy CEO, Punjab Dairy Dev. Board

                                                            Shri Chottu Sharma,               -do-

                                                            Shri G.G. Chohal, Director (AH)

 

Rajasthan                                              Shri Fatah Singh Charan, Principal Secy (AH)

                                                            Dr. Anand Sejra, Dy. Director, Plan. Deptt.H&D

                                                            Dr. U.K. Thanvi, Director, AH

                                                            Shri D.N. Singh, Director, Fishery

                                                            Shri R.C. Sharma, RM, RCD&LD, Jaipur

                                                            Shri Inder Singh, Asstt. Fy. Dev. Officer

 

Sikkim                                                  Dr. D.K. Gajmere, Commi. & Secy, AH&VS

                                                            Dr. S. Paljer, Principal Director, AH&VS

 

Tamil Nadu                                            Shri M. Madhavan Nambiar, Secretary, AH

                                                            Dr. R. Xavier, Director of Vety. Services

                                                            Dr. Shankeralingam, Regional Joint Director,

O/o Directorate of Animal Husbandry

M.P. Nirmala, Fishery Director, Tamil Nadu

 

Tripura                                                  Shri C.S. Chattopadhyay, Comm-cum-Secretary, Animal Resources

Dr. S.K. Paul, DD, Animal Resources Dev. Deptt.

 

Uttar Pradesh                                        Shri G.S. Sandhu, IAS, RCDF, Lucknow

Shri Mohinder Singh, Secretary, DD

Shri A.K. Singh, Director, AH

                                                            Mrs. L.M. Vas, Addl. Resident Commissioner

Shri S.Ram Mohan Rao, R M., UP Dairy Federation

Shri A.K. Srivastava, Director Fishery

 

Uttaranchal                                            Shri Anil Kumar Sharma, Addl. Secretary

                                                            Shri S.R. Chanyal, JD (Fishery)

 

West Bengal                                         Shri A.K. Patnaik, Principal Secretary (Fy)

 

Andaman & Nicobar Islands                    Shri Nagesh Ram, Director (Fy)

Dr. P. Balakrishnan, D/o Animal Res. & Vety. Services

Shri S. Hemachandran, Development Commissioner

 

Chandigarh                                            Dr. M.S. Kamboj, Supdt, Slaughter House, Municipal Corporation

                                                            Dr. J.C. Kochar, Officer-in-charge, AH

 

Delhi                                                     Dr. K.L. Khurana, Director, AH

                                                            Shri G.B. Singh, Dy. Director (Fy)

                                                           

Pondicherry                                           Shri R.M. Pillai, Secretary, AH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


List of the Participants at National Conference of State Secretaries of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fishery

 

 

 

List of Participants – Other Ministries/Subordinate Offices & etc.

 

 

1.             Dr. V.K. Tanjea, DDG (Animal Science), ICAR

2.             Dr. O.P. Samra, DDG (NRM), ICAR

3.             Dr. Sushil Kumar, ADG, ICAR

4.             Dr. Arun Verma, ADG (AN), ICAR

5.             Shri A. Dev. G., ICAR

6.             Dr. Mathew Abraham, Director, Central Instt. of Brackishwater, ICAR, Chennai

7.             Dr. Dinesh Kumar, Scientist, NBAGR, ICAR, Karnal

8.             Shri S.K. Sharma, Dy. Director, NCDC, Delhi

9.             Shri A.Sarvadeva, Director, NCDC, Delhi

10.         Shri P. Saxena, CD, NCDC, Delhi

11.         Shri L.D. Ahuja, Deputy Director, NCDC

12.         Shri R.K. Boyal, GM, APEDA

13.         Shri S.S. Nayyar, DGM, APEDA

14.         Shri M.M Tewary, MD, FISHCOAFED

15.         Shri Subba AR, Chairman, CLFMA of India

16.         Shri Sunil Khairnar, CLFMA of India

17.         Shri Atish Kumar Mandal, Heritage World of India, Delhi

18.         Shri A.K. Srivastava, DADG (PFA), Dte. of CHS, M/o Health

19.         Dr. V.S. Somvanshi, DG, FSI, Mumbai

20.         Dr. Y.S. Yadav, Member Secretary, Aquaculture Authority

21.         Shri R. Selvaraj, Sr. Scientist, FSI, Mumbai

22.         Shri A.K. Bhargav, Sr. Fy. Scientist, FSI, Mumbai

23.         Shri K. Omprakash, Director, CICEF, Bangalore.

24.         Shri G.H. Manikfa, Director, CIFNET & IFP, Cochin

25.         Shri S.S. Solanki, Director, RSFPD, Gujarat

26.         Dr. S.K. Bhanja, JD Extn, IVRI, Izatnagar

27.         Shri S.C. Bhattacharya, Director In charge, RSFPD, Hissar

28.         Dr. P.S. Pathak, Director, IEFRI, Jhansi

29.         Shri C. Haridas, Dy. Advisor, Planning Commission

30.         Dr. N. Das, Dy. Advisor, Planning Commission

31.         Dr. A.K. Singla, Dte. of Marketing & Inspection, Faridabad

32.         Shri D.K. Sen, Regional Director, NDDB

33.         Shri V.N. Rao, GM, NDDB

34.         Dr. D.K. Singh, Advisor, NDDB

35.         Dr. A. Roy Burman, Manager, NDDB

36.         Shri A. Rajshekhar, Executive, NDDB

37.         Shri V.V. Sadamate, Addl. Commissioner, Extension, DAC

38.         SPS Basra, DIG, Coast Guard Headquarter

39.         Comdt. M.T. Gore, Coast Guard Headquarter

40.         Shri Akash Laxman, GM, DMS

41.         Shri S.M. Gupta, Dy. Gen. Manager (DMS)

42.         Dr. V.R. Chitranshi, ADG (I.Fy.), Pusa, New Delhi

43.         Shri M. Moni, DDG, NIC

44.         Dr. Brij Bhushan, TD, NIC

45.         Shri Sanjay Sharma, SSA, NIC

46.         Dr. Shyam Zawar, Director (Cattle R&D), Raymond