Rs 58 lakh given to milk producers

Hamirpur, September 6

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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 on Sunday. 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. The state was spending over Rs 4.5 crore on improvement of the Himachali cow. A research centre was established for the purpose in Barog in Solan, the minister said.—OC