After fodder squeeze, Govt calls meet of Central and state officials today to chalk out action plan
The report highlighted how the Government’s ambitious plan to create 100 fodder FPOs (Farmers Producers Organizations), under a scheme to set up 10,000 FPOs, has remained on paper.
The meeting has been called by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
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FOUR DAYS after The Indian Expressflagged a fodder deficit that is affecting agricultural households in parts of the country, the Government has called a meeting Thursday of Central and state officials to chalk out an “immediate action plan” to address the shortage. The meeting has been called by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
Sources said the meeting, to be chaired by Rajesh Kumar Singh, Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, is expected to be attended by senior Central officials, including Agriculture Secretary Manoj Ahuja. Officials from states facing a fodder crisis and those that have surplus stock have also been asked to join the meeting.
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Sources said that during the meeting, a plan will be chalked out to explore the possibilities of transporting fodder from surplus to deficit areas.
Officials from northern as well as southern states have been asked to join the meeting, where a state-wise assessment of the situation will be undertaken, sources said. In a series of two reports starting Monday, The Indian Express had flagged the deficit in the backdrop of fodder inflation soaring to a nine-year high with late rains and damaged bajra crop affecting the availability of green fodder.
Tuesday’s report highlighted how the Government’s ambitious plan to create 100 fodder FPOs (Farmers Producers Organizations), under a scheme to set up 10,000 FPOs, has remained on paper.
Harikishan Sharma, Senior Assistant Editor at The Indian Express' National Bureau, specializes in reporting on governance, policy, and data. He covers the Prime Minister’s Office and pivotal central ministries, such as the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Ministry of Cooperation, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Ministry of Rural Development, and Ministry of Jal Shakti. His work primarily revolves around reporting and policy analysis. In addition to this, he authors a weekly column titled "STATE-ISTICALLY SPEAKING," which is prominently featured on The Indian Express website. In this column, he immerses readers in narratives deeply rooted in socio-economic, political, and electoral data, providing insightful perspectives on these critical aspects of governance and society. ... Read More
