Sanjeevani Project launched by the Government of Himachal Pradesh

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To support small dairy farmers and cattle rearers, the state government launched a project called Sanjeevani on April 9 to enhance their livelihood.

An Overview of the News 

• The Sanjeevani project uses telemedicine and technology to provide convenient and high-quality livestock care services to farmers' doorsteps, potentially preventing outbreaks and reducing turnaround time for services.

• The Animal Husbandry Department of Himachal Pradesh collaborated with Bharat Financial Inclusion Limited (BFIL) for the National Animal Disease Control Programme-Mobile Veterinary Van (NADCP-AHD-MVU) project.

• The objective of the NADCP-AHD-MVU project is to provide door-to-door livestock care services through a toll-free telephone number.

About Himachal Pradesh

Chief Minister - Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu

Governor - Shiv Pratap Shukla

Official tree - Deodar (Scientific name: Cedrus deodara)

Capitals - Shimla (Summer), Dharamsala (Winter)