Lumpy Disease Panic Hits Tripura Dairy Belt
An outbreak of Lumpy Skin Disease has triggered widespread panic among dairy farmers in Sepahijala district of Tripura, particularly in Dakshin Charilam, where multiple cattle deaths have been reported. The situation has raised serious concerns among farmers, who allege that delayed or inadequate veterinary intervention has worsened the crisis. According to reports, the fast-spreading disease…
Tripura dairy output rises, gap still persists
Tripura is steadily moving towards dairy self-sufficiency, with milk production showing consistent growth over the past three years, even as the state continues to face a demand–supply gap. According to data presented in the Assembly, milk production increased from 230,115 metric tonnes in 2022–23 to 247,305 metric tonnes in 2023–24, and further to 263,690 metric…
Tripura govt to introduce subsidised milk products at ration shops
The Food and Civil Supplies department of Tripura has announced plans to offer four selected milk products at subsidised rates in government-sponsored fair price shops. The products, sourced from Gomati Diary, a cooperative society-run agency, will be available in 15 fair price shops in and around Agartala city starting February 16. Tripura’s Food and Civil Supplies department…