Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh will inaugurate the Livestock Conclave in Shillong, Meghalaya, on Thursday. The two-day conclave organised by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying will focus on the holistic development of the livestock sector in Northeast India to boost investment and promote sustainable farming practices.

The conclave will bring together the key stakeholders to discuss strategies. It also aims to assess the present status and challenges and explore opportunities for growth and development through value chain strengthening, technological interventions, and policy support. The conclave will facilitate knowledge sharing and capacity building among stakeholders, including farmers, entrepreneurs, and policymakers, and promote sustainable and inclusive farming practices in alignment with the One Health approach.

Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying and Panchayati Raj, Prof. S.P Singh Baghel, Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying and Minority Affairs, George Kurian, Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Conrad K Sangma and ministers of Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development departments from North East Region (NER) States will attend the event.