Shopian: Government is mulling to distribute ‘more sheep among families with 50 percent subsidy under SCA to TSP’ said District Development Commissioner Shopian Mohammad Aijaz.
Aijaz made these comments while distributing livestock among six new sheep rearing units that have been set up in sheep breeders, on Friday here.
The new sheep rearing units have been set up under SCA to TSP. “Government plans to distribute more sheep among families with 50 percent subsidy under SCA to TSP. The scheme envisages distribution of 10 sheep to one unit. Besides, under the scheme, free feed for 90 days would also be provided beneficiaries from TSP family in the district,” Aijaz said.
According to Aijaz requisite steps are underway to tap the potential of sheep breeding in the district.
“Special focus is being given on generating awareness among youth to motivate them to adopt it as an economic activity,” Aijaz said.
