Livestocks sector needs more investments: Parshottam Rupala

HYDERABAD: With agricultural diversification through animal husbandry emerging as one of the primary drivers of growth in rural incomes, there is a need for higher infusion of public investment and technology in the animal husbandry, livestock and dairy sector, Union fisheries, animal husbandry and dairying minister Parshottam Rupala said on Tuesday.He said this while inaugurating the grand startup conclave on animal husbandry and dairy sector here on Tuesday that was organised by the department of animal husbandry and dairying along with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), Startup India, CII and Telangana animal husbandry department.This event, which brought together entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts, had keynote speeches by prominent industry leaders, interactive sessions, panel discussions, and presentations by successful start-ups. It also had a startup showcase, pitch fest, buyer seller meet and a workshop to train early-stage startups operating in the sector. Also present on the occasion were ministers of state for animal husbandry, livestock and dairy Dr Sanjeev Kumar Balyan and Dr L Murugan.