Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today asked the veterinarians and scientists of SKUAST to brainstorm on the status of livestock management in the State and suggest measures by which the dependence on import of mutton and chicken is reduced and Jammu & Kashmir achieves self sufficiency in this sector.

Inaugurating a national symposium on livestock management and production at SKUAST-K here, the Chief Minister wondered that livestock management in the State could not be developed as an independent sector of economy over the decades and has always been treated as a subsidiary to agriculture and horticulture sectors. She said the sector needs to be developed on modern lines in tune with scientific advancements and given its huge scope in changing the profile of rural economy.Watch Mehbooba Mufti inaugurates National Symposium on livestock at SKUAST-K With HD Quality.