Leh, Jul 31: In a focused effort to boost animal husbandry and fisheries development in Ladakh, the Directors of Animal Husbandry & Fisheries and Sheep Husbandry conducted an inspection of various farms in Leh district, reviewing ongoing operations and infrastructure status.
Dr. Mohammad Ismail, Director of Animal Husbandry & Fisheries, UT Ladakh, visited fish farms located at Sindhu, Shey, and Chochut. He was joined by Dr. Iftiqar Hussain, Director of Sheep Husbandry, and the Assistant Director of Fisheries, Leh. The visit aimed to assess farm performance, production capacity, existing facilities, and management practices.
At each location, Dr. Ismail took note of daily operations and highlighted the importance of updated and accurate record-keeping. He urged farm in-charges to maintain livestock, feed, and production registers diligently to improve monitoring and ensure transparency in operations. Expressing appreciation for the farm teams’ dedication, he encouraged continued discipline and consistency in their work.
Later, Dr. Iftiqar Hussain visited the Merino Sheep Farm in Matho to review ongoing development works and assess the farm’s infrastructure. Discussions with on-ground staff followed the inspections, focusing on present challenges and departmental support.
Both Directors assured the farm teams of continued departmental assistance to enhance livestock and fishery practices in the region. Their visits reflect the administration’s commitment to strengthening the agricultural backbone of Leh through improved supervision, better facilities, and collaborative engagement with field staff.
