Govt will support Poultry Industry: Etala

Finance and Civil Supplies Minister, E Rajender today said that the government will extend all support to Poultry industry  for sustainable development in the state. He inaugurated international poultry expo-2016 at Hitex in Madhapur here along with Animal Husbandry Minister T Srinivas Yadav.

The ministers visited the stalls and photo exhibition of the poultry sector and interacted with poultry farmers, federation leaders and businessmen involved in the poultry industry on their problems. Speaking on the occasion,  Rajender promised to resolve the problems of the poultry sector  by taking them to the notice of Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao. Rajender recalled that Dr BV Rao, considered as the father of poultry industry,  got recognition to it in the world map.

 

The minister said that the government is committed for extending required support and cooperation for the poultry sector to flourish. The poultry industry which faced a raw deal in recent times will develop and the government will offer all support,  he said. The poultry industry has its impact on the rural economy and providing employment to locals, he added. (NSS)