Archive · 5 Nov 2025
Assam Dairy & Livestock Conclave Stresses Tech Upgrades for Rural Growth
Imagine farmers in Assam who raise cows for milk and other animals like pigs and chickens.
A big meeting was held to help them do even better.
Experts said it’s important to use new technology, like better ways to milk cows and keep animals healthy.
They also want to help young people and women start their own farms and businesses.
The meeting talked about how important farming is for people's food and for earning money in villages.
They discussed making sure the meat from pigs and chickens is safe to eat.
For sheep and goats, they suggested better ways to feed them and breed them.
The goal is to make farming stronger and help everyone in the villages have a good life.
A two-day conclave on Assam's dairy and livestock sectors concluded, focusing on rural growth and entrepreneurship.
Experts called for modernizing dairy infrastructure and integrating technology-driven practices.
The conclave highlighted the importance of financing institutions like NABARD and MSME in supporting rural enterprises.
Discussions covered enhancing livestock management, promoting sustainable poultry and piggery, and improving goat and sheep farming.
There was an emphasis on bio-security measures, hygienic meat processing, and strengthening local poultry breeds.
- Who
- Experts, policymakers, academics, industry practitioners, Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya
- What
- A two-day conclave focused on strengthening Assam’s dairy, livestock, and cooperative sectors, emphasizing technological upgrades and rural growth.
- When
- Concluded on Wednesday
- Where
- Raj Bhavan, Assam
- Why
- To exchange ideas, explore innovative strategies for sectoral development, boost rural entrepreneurship, and ensure sustainable growth.
Need for Modernization
Focus on Traditional Strengths
Technological Integration
Need for Modernization
Urgent need to modernize dairy infrastructure and integrate technology-driven practices.
Focus on Traditional Strengths
Emphasis on strengthening local poultry breeds and sustainable fodder systems for existing livestock.
Rural Entrepreneurship
Need for Modernization
Create fresh opportunities for rural youth and women entrepreneurs through a strengthened start-up ecosystem.
Focus on Traditional Strengths
Highlighting the role of livestock and allied activities in enhancing rural livelihoods for smallholder and marginal farmers.
- Event
- Assam Dairy, Livestock, and Cooperative Sectors Conclave
- Location
- Raj Bhavan, Assam
- Duration
- Two-day event, concluded Wednesday
- Organizer Initiative
- Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya
- Key Sectors Discussed
- Dairy, Livestock, Cooperatives, Poultry, Piggery, Goat and Sheep Farming
- Financial Institutions Mentioned
- NABARD, MSME