35 livestock deaths in Doda due to recent snowfall: Ruhullah

JAMMU, March 08:-Minister for Animal and Sheep Husbandry, Aga Syed Ruhullah today told the Legislative Council that 35 livestock died due to recent snow fall in the Doda district. He said of them, 12 deaths took place in Bhaderwah Tehsil, 17 in Thathri Tehsil including Chirralah and 06 in Tehsil Bhallesa of the district.

Replying to a Calling Attention Notice moved by Mr. Naresh Kumar Gupta, the Minister said a financial loss of Rs. 1.91, 000/- has been caused due to the death of above livestock. The relief as per the norms under Calamity Relief Fund is under process, he added saying a survey in this regard is underway.

Aga said 154 Sheep and Veterinary Institutions including 18 centers running through internal arrangement are working in Doda district which cater to about 7.57 lakhs livestock. He said medicines worth Rs. 106 lakhs were purchased and utilized in the district during the last two years and an amount of Rs. 54 lakhs has been earmarked for the medicines during the current year.