Sopore, May 1 (JKNS): Member Legislative Assembly from Sopore Irshad Rasool Kar chaired an introductory and review meeting with the Animal Husbandry Department and Sheep Husbandry on Thursday, emphasizing the importance of strengthening infrastructure and increasing public awareness regarding upcoming schemes for 2025–26.
The meeting as per news agency JKNS was attended by Chief Animal Husbandry Officer Baramulla G.A. Lone, District Chief Sheep Husbandry Officer Dr. Showkat Ahmad Ahanger, and all block officers from the Sopore constituency.
“We called this meeting to discuss the upcoming projects and schemes for the year 2025–26. We expect improvements in infrastructure in the near future,” the MLA Sopore said during the meeting.
“Unfortunately, investment in infrastructure has not been up to the mark so far. However, we are seeing growing public interest in these schemes, which is encouraging.”
Officials discussed the department’s preparedness for implementing new schemes and highlighted the gradual response from beneficiaries in rural areas.
The MLA also urged the department to take proactive measures in promoting animal husbandry initiatives across Sopore. (JKNS)
