ICAR-CIARI, Regional Minicoy organized a one-day seminar on “Ongoing Schemes in the Animal Husbandry Sector” on 9th November 2025 to create awareness among livestock farmers about various government initiatives and support programs. Dr. Thoufeera M.K., Veterinary Assistant Surgeon, Animal Husbandry Unit, Minicoy, delivered an informative lecture highlighting different schemes, their benefits, and procedures for availing them. The session helped farmers understand opportunities to enhance livestock productivity and income through scientific interventions and government assistance. The participants actively interacted with the resource person, clarifying their queries on scheme implementation and eligibility.
The digital awareness materials, technological bulletins, folders repository maintained by ICAR-CIARI was discussed and created the awareness among the farmers for adopting advances scientific cultivation methods. The farmers from Nancowrie group of Islands around 18 members and tribal captain were participated and benefitted. Further, the small agricultural implements, livestock medicines, vegetable seed kits were distributed to the farmers for their sustainable utilization and improvement.