The Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department of Assam and the Assam Live Stock and Poultry Corporation Limited have organised the 4th Livestock and Poultry Fair, which was flagged off by the.
The 37-year-old farmer had been given the award for her contributions towards the agri and allied sectors, especially for her work in the rearing of silkworms.
Assam can cope with the bird flu-triggered temporary ban on poultry for about six weeks but anything beyond that could severely impact the booming sector that was just about recovering after being hit by the Covid pandemic.
The state government had on Friday imposed the temporary ban as a preventive measure to check the possible outbreak of bird flu in the state. Neighbouring states have also stepped up vigil.
The ban came just days ahead of one of the state’s most popular festivals (Bhogali Bihu or Magh Bihu) of which feasting is an integral part, sparking off apprehension about possible shortage and price hike of poultry.