Minister for Animal, Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries, Abdul Ghani Kohli today informed the house that the Department runs 25 veterinary centers in Surankot area of Poonch for providing health cover and breeding coverage to livestock and poultry.
Replying to a question by Choudhary Mohammad Akram, the Minister said that the breeding programme of the department is mainly focused on the upgradation of bovine population through Frozen Semen technology by fixing annual targets of Artificial Insemination. “Besides natural service is used in far flung areas through Pedigree bulls,” he added.
Responding to another query, he said the breeding of high quality pet animals does not figure in the primary objectives of the department.
However, he said the pet animals are also provided healthcare in the centers run by the department,” he said.
Kohli also said that Surankote will be considered if new opening of veterinary hospitals are initiated in the state.
Widening of Habbakadal Chowk, removal of bottlenecks at Syed Mansoor Shahab (RA) Chowk underway: Veeri
Minister for Public Works and Parliamentary Affairs Abdul Rehman Veeri today informed the house that the process for widening of Habbakadal Chowk and removal of bottlenecks at Syed Mansoor Shahab (RA) has been taken up.
Replying to a question by Shamima Firdous, the Minister said that Rs 30 lakh has been advanced to the Collector for widening of Habbakadal Chowk and Rs 25 lakh for removal of bottlenecks at Syed Mansoor Shahib (RA).
“For widening of Habbakadal Chowk, an amount of Rs 30 lakh stands advanced to the Collector for settlement of 4 structures. The case for one structure is sub-judice and proceedings with respect to remaining 3 structures are in progress,” he said.
The Minister also informed the house that for removal of bottlenecks at Syed Mansoor Shahib (RA) Chowk, an amount of Rs 25 lakhs stands advanced to the Collector. Out of 4 structures involved, dismantling of one structure is presently under progress and case of another structure is sub-judice.
“For remaining two structures, acquisition process has been initiated and indent placed with the Collector,” he added. (PTK)