DW BUREAU / Shimla

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today here chaired the review meeting of the Himachal Pradesh State Co-operative Milk Producer's Federation Limited (HPMilkfed). He directed the officers to ensure timely completion of the construction of Dhagwar

milk plant.

The Chief Minister added that the state government was committed for welfare of the rural areas and its people by strengthening the rural economy of the state.

"The activities related to milk production and processed items would play a pivotal role in this regard. The government was giving special preference and was whole-heartedly committed to provide all-out support to all the stake-holders of the rural economy,"

stated Sh. Sukhu.

The Chief Minister further directed to increase the capacity of milk plants in Kullu, Nahan, Hamirpur and Una to 20,000 liters per plant, besides speeding up the registration of the milk production co-operatives and aiding the farmers in the registration process.

He also asked to pay special attention on capacity building of farmers and on quality of milk production. Sukhu also directed to rationalize the milk marketing process and its transportation.
(editor@dailyworld.in)