Rs58 lakh distributed among milk producers

Our Correspondent

Hamirpur, September 5

A sum of Rs 58 lakh was distributed among 1,128 milk producers at a function organised by the Kamdhenu Hitkari Manch at Namhole in Bilaspur today. Virender Kanwar, Minister for Rural Development, distributed cheques to the beneficiaries.

While appreciating the efforts of the Milk Producers’ Association, Kanwar said the organisation was doing commendable work in the field of milk products. He said the organisation was honoured with the ‘Himachal Gaurav’ award for its work on the Himachali cow. He said the state was spending over Rs 4.5 crore on improvement of the breed of the Himachali cow. A research centre was established for the purpose in Barog in Solan, the minister said.

Nanak Chand Thakur, chairperson, Kamdhenu association, said the organisation had established an infrastructure of Rs 12 crore, which included a pressurisation plant with 30,000-litre capacity, cattle feed plant, four milk collection centres and a sweet production unit with a restaurant. He said the association was growing with the mutual support of milk producers, consumers and its employees.