HARYANA, Nov 20: Gabriel D. Wangsu, Arunachal Pradesh's Minister for Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary, Fisheries, visited the National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) in Karnal, Haryana, today. The purpose of his visit, accompanied by senior state officers, was to explore technological collaborations to enhance the dairy sector in Arunachal Pradesh.
Describing NDRI as the “Supreme Centre of Dairy in India”, Wangsu acknowledged its potential in tackling climate-related challenges, including the impact of global warming on fodder production and livestock breeding. “It is crucial to focus on developing climate-resilient breeds to sustain dairy farming amidst changing climatic conditions. NDRI’s research and innovations in this field are highly commendable,” he said.
Highlighting Arunachal Pradesh's vast potential for organic dairy farming, Wangsu expressed his ambition to make Arunachal Pradesh an organic dairy products state. “We are here on a big mission for our state. With Arunachal’s abundant land and resources, we aim to establish it as an organic hub for dairy and other products,” he stated.
With the state government’s Agriculture and Horticulture Policy in place, Wangsu said that the plans to develop the dairy sector as a vital economic and nutritional contributor will be their next step. He described the collaboration with NDRI as a step toward achieving these goals.
Dr. Dheer Singh, Director of NDRI, presented a detailed report on the institute’s achievements, ongoing projects, and future goals. He also discussed NDRI’s initiatives in the North Eastern Hill (NEH) region, including tackling fodder-related challenges. He further stressed on the projected milk demand, five-year plans for the dairy sector, and the institute’s contributions to the vision of Viksit Bharat.
The Arunachal Pradesh delegation of senior officers of Animal Husbandry Department, interacted with Directors, Secretaries and faculty heads of the institute and discussed on upgrading indigenous cattle germplasm and addressing milk adulteration issues of the state. They expressed the importance of empowering young dairypreneurs and agripreneurs in the state by adopting NDRI’s technologies.
The ministerial team toured key facilities at NDRI, including the Model Dairy Unit, Animal Breeding Centre, and Biotechnology Section.

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