Campbell Bay, March 15: A comprehensive two-day training programme on “Scientific rearing and management of Dairy Cattle” was successfully organised under the Extension Reform scheme (UTATMA) from 6th to 7th March, 2026 at the Veterinary Hospital, Campbell Bay, under Govind Nagar Panchayat. The programme was specially designed to equip local dairy farmers with modern scientific knowledge and practical skills essential for improving cattle productivity in the challenging island environment of Great Nicobar.
During the training sessions, participants were provided with in-depth understanding of key aspects including proper breed selection suitable for tropical island conditions, balanced nutrition and feeding practices, preventive health care measures, scientific housing and shelter management, reproductive health management, and techniques for value addition of milk and milk products. Resource persons from the department delivered both theoretical lectures and hands-on practical demonstrations, ensuring that farmers could directly apply the learning in their day-to-day dairy operations. The training also addressed common challenges faced by dairy farmers in remote island areas such as feed scarcity, disease management and market linkages.
This initiative reflects the strong commitment of the Andaman & Nicobar Administration towards strengthening livestock extension services and empowering rural communities through capacity-building programmes. The training was tailored to promote sustainable dairy farming practices that enhance milk production, increase farmers’ income and contribute to the overall nutritional security of the region. Farmers expressed their satisfaction with the programme and requested similar future trainings on advanced topics.