पशुधन को केंद्र में रखकर ग्रामीण अर्थव्यवस्था को मजबूत करेंगे

 पशुधन को केंद्र में रखकर ग्रामीण अर्थव्यवस्था को मजबूत करेंगे

 – मुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस

‘महा पशुधन एक्स्पो 2026’ का मुख्यमंत्री ने किया दौरा

मंत्री पंकजा मुंडे ने की ‘पशुधन उद्यमी’ योजना की घोषणा

परळी वैजनाथ (दि. 14): “हमारी मां और हमारी मिट्टी ही हमारा सच्चा प्रेम है। जिस प्रकार शिवशंभू के दर्शन से पहले नंदी को प्रणाम करने की हमारी परंपरा है, उसी भावना से हम पशुधन को केंद्र में रखकर ग्रामीण अर्थव्यवस्था को और मजबूत बना रहे हैं। तकनीक के समन्वय से यह क्षेत्र महाराष्ट्र को दुग्ध उत्पादन में वैश्विक स्तर पर अग्रणी बनाएगा,” ऐसा विश्वास मुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र फडणवीस ने व्यक्त किया।

परळी के अंबेजोगाई रोड स्थित ओपळे मैदान में पशुसंवर्धन विभाग द्वारा आयोजित तीन दिवसीय ‘महा पशुधन एक्स्पो’ के निरीक्षण के बाद वे संबोधित कर रहे थे। इस अवसर पर पशुसंवर्धन मंत्री पंकजा मुंडे, विधायक धनंजय मुंडे, विधायक रत्नाकर गुट्टे तथा अन्य वरिष्ठ अधिकारी और बड़ी संख्या में पशुपालक उपस्थित थे

MoU Exchange and Project Announcements

 MoU Exchange and Project Announcements

A symbolic exchange of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Vidarbha–Marathwada Dairy Production Project and the Livestock Development Board, Nagpur, was held.

The Chief Minister also inaugurated the memorial gallery dedicated to late Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and paid tributes. The Sw. Bhalchandra Public Library of Parli Municipal Council was inaugurated virtually.

Two livestock farmers from Maharashtra have been selected for the prestigious “National Gopal Ratna – 2025” award announced by the Government of India. Among them is progressive livestock farmer Mrs. Shraddha Dhawan from Ahilyanagar district, who was felicitated by the Chief Minister.

Youth to Become ‘Livestock Entrepreneurs

 Youth to Become ‘Livestock Entrepreneurs’: Pankaja Munde

Minister Pankaja Munde announced the upcoming Chief Minister Rural Livestock Entrepreneur Scheme, encouraging rural youth to become business owners instead of job seekers. “To make women ‘Lakhpati Didis,’ the government will provide loans at zero percent interest,” she said. She also highlighted that Maharashtra is the first state in the country to grant agriculture status to animal husbandry and thanked the Chief Minister for the decision.

Youth to Become ‘Livestock Entrepreneurs’: Pankaja Munde

 Youth to Become ‘Livestock Entrepreneurs’: Pankaja Munde

Minister Pankaja Munde announced the upcoming Chief Minister Rural Livestock Entrepreneur Scheme, encouraging rural youth to become business owners instead of job seekers. “To make women ‘Lakhpati Didis,’ the government will provide loans at zero percent interest,” she said. She also highlighted that Maharashtra is the first state in the country to grant agriculture status to animal husbandry and thanked the Chief Minister for the decision.

Appeal Against Rumors

 Appeal Against Rumors

Referring to trade concerns, the Chief Minister said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has safeguarded Indian agriculture in global trade negotiations. “There is no mention of soybean or cotton imports in the India–US agreement. Farmers should not believe rumors that foreign imports will depress prices. On the contrary, Indian farmers now have access to a vast American market,” he clarified.

Technology Push: AI and Embryo Transfer

 Technology Push: AI and Embryo Transfer

Highlighting the productivity gap, Fadnavis noted that while cows in Punjab yield 10–15 liters of milk per day, the average in Maharashtra is around 2.5 liters. To bridge this gap, the government will deploy Artificial Intelligence (AI) for livestock monitoring, health management, and productivity enhancement.Advanced reproductive technologies such as embryo transfer and sex-sorted semen will be promoted to increase high-quality calf production and boost milk output. An agreement has also been signed with Mother Dairy for projects in Vidarbha and Marathwada.

Strategic Step to Reduce Climate Risk in Agriculture

 Strategic Step to Reduce Climate Risk in Agriculture

The Chief Minister described the expo as a strategic initiative to mitigate climate risk in dryland farming. “When crops fail, livestock becomes the backbone of farmers’ income. Recognizing not only its religious significance but also its economic value, we have accorded the cow the status of ‘Rajyamata’ (State Mother),” he said.