Mawryngkneng get Poultry Farm, Sohryngkham Stockman Centre upgrade to Veterinary Dispensary

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaApril 13, 2021

Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister, Prestone Tynsong on Tuesday laid foundation stones for establishment of Poultry Farm under the National Livestock Mission (N.L.M) at Mawryngkneng.

Apart from this Deputy CM also laid foundation for upgradation of existing Stockman Centre to Veterinary Dispensary at Sohryngkham, East Khasi Hills District.

Speaking during the function held at Mawryngkneng, P. Tynsong stressed on the need of having sustainable development and self-sufficiency. He added that the government is creating various avenues to help the farmers and to uplift the economy of the state. He also stated that the Poultry Mission will soon be implemented in the state and urged the public to take full advantage of the proposed mission. He further added that the poultry farm at Mawryngkneng will be converted into a farming hub which will cater for the whole of East Khasi Hills District.

While addressing the gathering at Sohryngkham, Prestone said that the Dispensary is not only about getting facilities for medication and surgery, it is also a facility for gathering information which in turn can help people thrive towards sustainable livelihood and income generation. He also urged upon the people to take advantage of the facilities provided for them at the Veterinary Dispensary.

The programme was also attended by Shri. Pyniaid Sing Syiem, Local MDC and Chairman KHADC and officials from the Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Department.