Union Minister Parshottam Rupala inaugurates the grand startup Conclave on Animal Husbandry and Dairy in Hyderabad
Under
the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav, The Department of Animal Husbandry &
Dairying, Government of India organized a grand startup Conclave today in order
to promote the existing and emerging startups in the livestock, dairy and
animal husbandry sectors at Marriott Convention Center, Hyderabad in close
collaboration with the National Dairy Development Board, Startup India, CII and
the Animal Husbandry Department of Telangana.
Parshottam
Rupala, Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of
India graced the event with his presence as Chief Guest in august presence of
Dr Sanjeev Kumar Balyan, Minister of State of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and
Dairying and Dr L Murugan, Minister of State of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and
Dairying and T Srinivas Yadav, Minister for Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and
Cinematography of Telangana
Addressing the Conclave, Parshottam Rupala stated that the
Agriculture diversification through animal husbandry is one of the primary
drivers of growth in rural incomes and higher public investment in the
Livestock Sector is the need of the hour. The Ministry of Animal Husbandry and Dairying
(MoAHD) stands committed to work with all stakeholders to further boost growth
in the livestock sector and thereby making animal husbandry more remunerative
to farmers and entrepreneurs engaged in the Livestock Sector.
Dr Sanjeev Kumar Balyan, Minister of
State of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying also addressed the gathering
and highlighted the importance of livestock sector and Major Challenges of Livestock
Sector in India viz lower productivity and emerging diseases. The Ministry of
Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying is dovetailing and synergizing efforts
with other Ministries and stakeholders in order to overcome all these
challenges and promoting entrepreneurship, technology interventions,
digitalization, innovative ideas etc.
The
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying is also dovetailing and
synergizing efforts with other Ministries and stakeholders especially in the
context of a common objective of helping the farmers and entrepreneurs increase
their income through the livestock sector.
Dr
L Murugan, Minister of State of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
emphasized that transforming rural economy through scientific intervention in
livestock sector has already commenced and we are speeding up the process to
achieve new milestones and Valuable suggestions of all the stakeholders will
help us to formulate policy for further development.
We are marking Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav
and have entered into Amrit Kaal, the 25 year-long lead up to India.
"Before 2014, there were a meagre number of startups, now we are 3rd in
the world with more than 1 lakh startups." India is in 8th position in
meat exports and 3rd in eggs exports across the world. Dairy, Animal Husbandry
is growing and leading with technology". The minister added.
T
Srinivas Yadav, Minister for Animal Husbandry and Fisheries, Government of
Telangana congratulated the Department for organizing such a conclave of
startups in Hyderabad.
Rajesh Kumar Singh, Secretary in his opening remarks highlighted
the enormous potential of India’s livestock and dairying sector and various
interventions being taken by the Government for livestock including
infrastructure development, enhancing productivity, product value addition
improving livestock health and providing services at farmers’ doorstep.
Additional Secretary Varsha Joshi gave a brief presentation on
the promotional and supportive activities of the department of Animal Husbandry
nurturing the growth of startups. Dr Sapna Poti, Director, Strategic Alliances
Division, PSA Office discussed industry & startup engagements through the
MANTHAN Platform at the Grand Startup Conclave.
Meenesh Shah, Chairman, National Dairy Development Board
extended vote of thanks for the Dignitaries and participants of the Conclave.
This event brought together
entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts to share their ideas, network,
and learn from each other. It provided an excellent opportunity to showcase
innovative ideas and products and network with fellow entrepreneurs and
stakeholders. The event featured keynote speeches by prominent industry
leaders, interactive sessions, panel discussions, and presentations by
successful startups.
The
Conclave included Showcasing of Selected startups, Pitch fest, Buyer seller
meet and a workshop for startups to train the early-stage startups operating in
the Animal Husbandry and Dairying Sector in the art of pitching, building the
main business pillars and their story of impact.
Earlier
in the day Parshottam Rupala along with other dignitaries inaugurated the
exhibition on start-ups showcasing their products and innovative ideas.