A. Manju, Minister for Animal Husbandry and Sericulture, said that for the first time in the State a local cattle breed semen processing centre is being established at Munirabad in Koppal district.
“The government has earmarked ₹3 crore to set up the centre to promote breeding of quality local cattle, including Amrut Mahal, Khilar, Devani, Hallikar, Malnadgidda, and Krishna valley, and enhance milk production. The centre would be functional in six months,” he said after laying the foundation for the centre on Monday.
Mr. Manju said the semen of the local breed collected at the centre would be distributed to various places to breed the cattle suitable to the region.
According to him, milk production in the State, which was around 59 lakh litres per day, had gone up to 72 lakh litres and was being procured from nine lakh farmers. The State government has enhanced the incentive to milk producers from ₹4 to ₹5 and has been ensuring that the amount was being transferred into the farmer’s bank account.
“Farmers, along with cultivation, should also take up allied activities, including dairy, and sheep, goat and silk rearing to enhance their income,” he said.
