Chaff-cutters distributed to 182 dairy farmers

GANGTOK, 03 Feb: The Sikkim Milk Union today launched the distribution of chaff-cutters to dairy farmers aligned with Village Milk Cooperative Societies. This tool is expected to make fodder preparation for dairy cows more efficient. The chaff-cutters have been supplied by the Social Justice, Empowerment and Welfare Department, a Milk Union press release informs.
Today, this equipment was released to 182 beneficiaries from the scheduled tribes at Jorethang Regional Dairy Plant.
Animal Husbandry Minister, Dawcho Lepcha, was present as the chief guest, accompanied by chairperson, Sikkim Milk Union, MB Rai.
Of the 182 beneficiaries, 50 are from East Sikkim, 97 from West district and 35 from South Sikkim. Welfare Officers of all three districts also attended the program and explained the purpose of this assistance being forwarded to the beneficiaries, while the Joint Director, Karfectar Farm, explained the working of the chaff-cutters and explained the benefits of its use.
Managing Director, Sikkim Milk Union, Dr. P Senthil Kumar, in turn, detailed the special “attention and guidance” being extended by the State Government and Sikkim Milk Union to dairy farmers. One such effort, he said, was “to enhance efficiency of feeding by providing fodder properly chaffed”.
The Animal Husbandry Minister highlighted the significant strides made by the dairy sector in Sikkim, where more than Rs. 65 lakhs was being paid out every month by the Sikkim Milk Union alone towards procurement.