Kimin, Jun 18: A significant milestone was achieved under the Livestock Insurance Scheme in Papum Pare district, with 19 mithuns and a cow insured for a period of 3 years at Upper Jumi, Kimin. This initiative aims to provide financial security to livestock owners against unforeseen events such as death or disease outbreak.
As per the norms of the insurance scheme, the livestock owners have to pay 5.5% of the sum insured; the Central Government pays 75% of the premium under the National Livestock Mission and the State Government pays 10% of the insurance premium .
The insurance process was successfully supervised by Dr. Takio Taram Tarh, District Veterinary Officer (DVO) Papum Pare. Dr. Tumge Ete, Veterinary Officer (VO) Balijan, and Dr. Yapu Nijo, VO Kimin, along with field staff, executed the insurance process in the presence of the mithun owners.
This initiative underscores the district administration's commitment to supporting livestock farmers and promoting the growth of the livestock sector in Papum Pare.

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Kenter Joya Riba

(Managing Editor)
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