Kargil, October 04, 2025: On the occasion of World Animal Day, the Animal Husbandry Department, Kargil, sanctioned and established a Five-Cow Dairy Unit at Ashana under the Special Development Package (SDP) Scheme, at a total cost of ₹12 lakh, with 50% government share.
The unit has been created to encourage scientific dairying, enhance milk production, and provide sustainable livelihood opportunities to livestock farmers of the region. This initiative under the SDP reflects the department’s commitment to rural development and strengthening the dairy sector in Kargil.
On this occasion, all members of the concerned committee were present, expressing their support and commitment to the successful implementation of the scheme.
The department reiterated that projects under SDP not only improve farmers’ income but also contribute to animal welfare and community development, in true spirit of World Animal Day.
