Question: Recently Government has decided to constitute a National Steering Committee. It will be headed by-
(a) Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries.
(b) Secretary, Department of Agriculture and Cooperation
(c) Director, Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi
(d) Director, National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Bangalore
Ans: (a)
Related facts:
- On 18 August 2016 Government has decided to constitute a National Steering Committee headed by Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.
- Also, a Technical Committee headed by Director, National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology (NIANP) Banguluru, on issues related to Feed and Fodder Development in the country.
- The decision has been taken in a review meeting held by the Secretary (ADF), Shri Devendra Chaudhry with National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology (NIANP) Banguluru, Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi, National Dairy Development Board, Anand and ICAR.
Reference:
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