Guwahati :  Parshottam Rupala, Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Govt. of India visited West Assam Milk Producers’ Cooperative Union Ltd. (WAMUL-Purabi Dairy) at Guwahati on 17 August 2023. The Minister reviewed the status of activities currently being done by WAMUL, besides taking stock of its future plans. The Minister was apprised about the progress made by WAMUL under the management leadership of NDDB. The Minister appreciated the efforts put in by NDDB and the milk union.

During the presentation made by Managing Director, WAMUL, the Hon’ble Minister emphasised on fodder and silage making activities and utilisation of paddy straw.

He further said that activities such as manure management and beekeeping are playing important roles in enhancing the livelihood of dairy farmers through additional economic benefits. He suggested expediting procurement of slurry from the biogas project beneficiaries.

During the review meeting, the Minister was apprised about the commissioning works of Purabi Dairy expansion project of WAMUL under APART. The Minister also reviewed the current status of implementation of Assam Dairy Development Plan (ADDP) to be implemented by the newly formed joint venture- North East Dairy and Foods Limited. The Minister extended his best wishes to WAMUL for its future endeavours.

The review meeting was attended by Manish Thakur, IAS, Principal Secretary to the Govt. of Assam, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Dept., and S Regupathi, Executive Director, NDDB besides other senior officials from Govt. of Assam, NDDB and WAMUL.