High-value camel milk powder project approved to boost livestock sector
Key takeaways
- Add ARY News on Google AAResize ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to initiate the production of high-grade camel milk powder under a new development initiative aimed at value addition in the livestock sector.
- According to official planning documents, the “High-Value Camel Milk Powder Development Project” is estimated to cost around Rs 1 billion.
- In addition, the Ministry of National Food Security and Research is proposed to receive Rs 3.2 billion in the next fiscal year.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to initiate the production of high-grade camel milk powder under a new development initiative aimed at value addition in the livestock sector.
According to official planning documents, the “High-Value Camel Milk Powder Development Project” is estimated to cost around Rs 1 billion. For the upcoming fiscal year, an allocation of Rs 85 million has been proposed. The project is expected to help boost foreign exchange earnings through exports while also improving conditions in arid and rain-fed regions of the country.
In addition, the Ministry of National Food Security and Research is proposed to receive Rs 3.2 billion in the next fiscal year. Out of this, Rs 925 million has been suggested for eight new development schemes, while Rs 2.275 billion is proposed for already ongoing projects under the ministry.