Empowering Farmers Through Livestock Development Initiatives
Udaipur, February 24 – Hindustan Zinc, in collaboration with BAIF, organized a rally and exhibition of advanced breed calves in Malikheda as part of its Samadhan Project. The initiative aims to enhance farmers’ income by improving livestock quality and productivity in surrounding villages.
The event was graced by Rajpura Dariba Complex IBU CEO, Balwant Singh Rathore, along with experts from the Animal Husbandry Department, including Nodal Officer Dr. Nanalal Regar and LEO Lakshmilal Regar.
Knowledge Sharing & Livestock Health Awareness
Experts conducted awareness sessions for farmers on:
✅ Deworming & Vaccination schedules
✅ Timely Artificial Insemination (AI) for breed improvement
✅ Proper animal nutrition & maintenance
✅ Disease prevention & control strategies
More than 40 livestock farmers, including a remarkable participation from women farmers, attended the exhibition with their high-quality calves.
Highlight: Evaluation of Premium Breeds
A key attraction of the event was the evaluation of 20 high-quality calves born through artificial insemination using premium breeds, including:
🔹 Gir
🔹 Sahiwal
🔹 Holstein Friesian
🔹 Murrah Buffalo
The top three calves were recognized based on growth, health, and overall quality, and were awarded special prizes, along with appreciation awards for all participating livestock farmers.
Hindustan Zinc’s Ongoing Breed Improvement Program
Through artificial insemination, Hindustan Zinc has been regularly improving livestock breeds in villages around the Rajpura Dariba region. Farmers have been benefiting from genetic improvement programs involving:
- Gir, Murrah, Jersey, and Holstein cattle
- Goat breed enhancements
- Regular veterinary camps
- AI, deworming, vaccination, training & mineral mix distribution
Farmers also shared their success stories, highlighting how artificial insemination has improved milk production and increased their income, directly contributing to the national goal of doubling farmers’ income.
Impact of the Samadhan Project
Over the past 10 years, the Samadhan Project has empowered farmers across 36 villages in the Railmagra block, fostering sustainable agricultural and livestock development.
📌 Key Achievements:
🔹 8,491 artificial inseminations conducted
🔹 2,516 successful livestock births
🔹 1,800 farmers engaged in a Farmer Producer Organization (FPO) over the past three years
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
