Uttar Pradesh Minister Highlights Decline in Cattle Rearing as Cause of Fake Dairy Products
Decline in cattle rearing giving rise to fake dairy products, says UP minister Dharampal Singh
Hindustan Times
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Dharampal Singh, the Uttar Pradesh minister for animal husbandry, linked the decline in cattle rearing to the rise of fake dairy products during a Dairy Conclave in Agra. He urged citizens to support gaushalas and emphasized the need for traditional practices to combat the issue, while also promoting government initiatives to aid dairy farmers.
- 01Dharampal Singh emphasized the importance of rearing at least one cow per household to combat the rise of fake dairy products.
- 02The Uttar Pradesh government has closed slaughterhouses to protect cattle, but cattle rearing continues to decline.
- 03Prime Minister Narendra Modi has provided 520 mobile veterinary vans to assist cattle owners in need of veterinary services.
- 04Uttar Pradesh contributes 16% to India's total milk production, with Agra and Aligarh divisions accounting for 2.5%.
- 05The Dairy Development Department plans to host the 'Dugdh Swarn Mahotsav 2026' in Lucknow to celebrate its 50 years.
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During a Dairy Conclave in Agra, Dharampal Singh, the Uttar Pradesh minister for animal husbandry, attributed the rise of fake dairy products to the declining practice of cattle rearing. He urged citizens to visit gaushalas and celebrate children's birthdays there to promote cattle care. Singh noted that while the current government has closed slaughterhouses to protect cows, the decline in cattle rearing remains a concern, leading to a market filled with adulterated dairy products. He encouraged households to rear at least one cow and called for the establishment of milk committees to ensure fair payments to dairy farmers. Singh also highlighted the government's provision of 520 mobile veterinary vans for cattle owners needing veterinary assistance. Uttar Pradesh accounts for 16% of India's milk production, with the Agra and Aligarh divisions contributing 2.5%. The Dairy Development Department plans to celebrate its 50th anniversary with the 'Dugdh Swarn Mahotsav 2026' in Lucknow, aimed at promoting high-yield cattle breeds and investment in the dairy sector.
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The decline in cattle rearing impacts local dairy farmers, leading to economic challenges and the proliferation of fake dairy products.
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