Why in News?

=> Rajasthan Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Minister Lalchand Kataria laid the foundation stone of the 16th Animal Science Center of the Veterinary University at Jobner (Jaipur).

Key Points:

=> On this occasion, Minister Kataria said that such techniques should be developed in the field of animal husbandry, which can increase the production capacity of indigenous cattle and other animals and youth can take inspiration from it and adopt it as self-employment.

=> The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Satish K Garg said that through the Animal Science Centers operated under the Veterinary University, the animal owners are made aware of the scientific techniques and innovations of animal husbandry. Skill development of cattle rearers is being done by organizing various training programs.

=> The opening of this new animal science center will directly benefit the farmers and livestock owners of this area, which will prove helpful in their economic upliftment.

=> It is noteworthy that in view of the animal husbandry development and welfare of animal husbandry in the state, the Chief Minister had announced the opening of Animal Science Center in Jobner in the budget announcement for the year 2021-22.

=> For the implementation of Animal Science Center, financial approval has also been given by the state government for the approval of posts, construction work of the center, purchase of necessary equipment and furniture and office expenses.