Subsidies boost commercial livestock farming
Summary
Government milk subsidies have boosted commercial livestock farming in Ghachok, Kaski, where around 3,000 litres of milk now reach Pokhara’s market every day. Officials say the production-based incentive programme has increased milk output and helped connect farmers to formal markets.
Key Points
- Around 3,000 litres of milk from Ghachok in Kaski reach Pokhara’s market daily as commercial livestock farming expands.
- The government provides a Rs 5 per litre subsidy to dairy farmers under a production-based incentive programme.
- Kaski’s Veterinary Hospital and Animal Services Office distributed Rs 22 million last fiscal year for 4.4 million litres of milk.
- The office also gives Rs 10,000 for raising heifer calves to boost future milk production.
