Reasi leads livestock development with wide-ranging reforms

Reasi district has emerged as a model in livestock development by introducing wide ranging reforms and effective strategies aligned with the flagship schemes.

An official spokesperson said, “Through coordinated governance and strategic implementation, the district has achieved exceptional results across flagship schemes like the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), National Livestock Mission and Mission Utkarsh.”

The spokesperson said the Animal Husbandry Department has witnessed structural and functional reforms — with a focus on decentralisation, data-backed planning, and inter-departmental synergy. This governance framework enabled the department to attain 95% fund utilisation under HADP (2024–25) — one of the highest in the UT.

“Other notable achievements include the training of over 230 MAITRI and A-Help workers, establishment of 34 free range poultry units, creation of 21 new dairy farms, and a 348% AI target overachievement under Mission Utkarsh. Revenue from departmental activities more than doubled this year, reflecting both impact and sustainability,” he said.

Veterinary infrastructure also saw significant upgrades, with the launch of mobile veterinary units in Katra and Reasi, modernisation of veterinary dispensaries, and the rollout of free services like deworming, FMD vaccinations, and sex-sorted semen distribution.

“Looking ahead, the administration has launched Vision Document 2047, a long-term plan to establish Reasi as a hub for livestock innovation — focusing on genetic improvement, increased milk productivity, and a full-scale poultry estate,” the spokesperson said.

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