The Pashu Mandi an exhibition of livestock and animal products was inaugurated by the Deputy Commissioner Kathua Dr Rakesh Minhas at the Rinderpest Check Post here at Lakhanpur today.
The livestock Manid is aimed at promoting the trade of livestock and animal products in the region.
Speaking on the ocassion, the DC emphasized the importance of the livestock sector for the rural economy and expressed his hope that the event would facilitate the farming community to get quality livestock at one stop platform within Jammu and Kashmir. He said the event will also promote the dairy sector besides generating employment opportunities for the local people.
“The Pashu Mandi is an excellent initiative that provides a platform to farmers and traders to come together and promote the livestock sector. Through this event we hope to create awareness about modern animal husbandry practices and generate employment opportunities for the people in the region, “he added.
The Pashu Mandi is a platform for farmers, traders, and other stakeholders to showcase their products and interact with each other. The event is expected to draw a large number of visitors from across the region.
