Secretary Shri Rudra Goud P.T., IAS, Reviews Progress of Animal Husbandry & Fisheries and Sheep Husbandry Departments in UT Ladakh.

Secretary Shri Rudra Goud P.T., IAS, Reviews Progress of Animal Husbandry & Fisheries and Sheep Husbandry Departments in UT Ladakh.
Leh, July 22: In his first official engagement after assuming charge, Shri Rudra Goud P.T., IAS, Administrative Secretary, Animal/ Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries Union Territory of Ladakh, chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the Conference Hall of the Chief Animal Husbandry Office, Leh.
The meeting was attended by Dr. Mohammad Ismail, Director, Animal Husbandry & Fisheries; Dr. Iftikhar Hussain, Director, Sheep Husbandry; and sectoral heads & other senior officers from Animal Husbandry & Fisheries and Sheep Husbandry departments. The objective of the meeting was to review the progress made under various schemes and aimed to assess the status of ongoing activities, implementation of schemes, and future planning across the sectors.
Directors from the respective departments made detailed PowerPoint presentations outlining the status of flagship schemes including the Special Development Package (SDP), District Capex Budget, and Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS). The presentations highlighted physical and financial achievements, critical gaps, and strategic recommendations for improvement. A threadbare discussion followed, focusing on critical issues such as infrastructure development, feed and fodder availability, veterinary care services, and the promotion of cold-water fisheries in Ladakh.
The secretary engaged in in-depth deliberations on various ongoing schemes and directed all Heads of Departments to submit a comprehensive statistical report outlining the status of all ongoing schemes with clear physical and financial targets, achievements, and future action plans. He emphasized that this data will serve as a baseline for formulating strategic interventions and strengthening departmental performance.
The meeting concluded with vote of thanks to the chair.