The food processing sector has witnessed significant growth in West Bengal, but the state is yet to realise its optimal capacity in harnessing its potential, felt experts and government representatives at the Agri, Livestock and Food Processing Growth Meet
Rampant and irrational use of antibiotics in livestock production, including poultry birds, domestic animals and fish triggers resistance of antibiotics in human beings.
As Haryana battles intense heat wave conditions, the state government has issued an urgent advisory, urging residents to remain alert and take proactive steps to protect themselves, their families, and their livestock from extreme temperatures.
State Bank of India (SBI) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with West Bengal Livestock Development Corporation Ltd. (WBLDCL) to promote livestock development and rural prosperity in West Bengal.
Mr Debnath said Bengal had exported meat to Qatar during the Football World Cup. In India, West Bengal is the second highest producer of meat after Uttar Pradesh with 11.9 per cent growth rate.
There are a total of 12 lakh cattle in the state, out of which the state government is responsible for the protection of 11 lakh, for which the government is giving Rs 900 per cattle, said the CM.
The imposition of Section 144 to ban the movement of animals played a significant role in containing the disease, said a spokesperson of the state government.
Taking cognizance of a petition by Radhakanta Tripathy, lawyer and rights activist, the human rights watchdog asked the Principal Secretary, Department of Health and Family Welfare, the Mayurbhanj District Collector and Superintendent of Police of Mayurbhanj district to furnish ATR.
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