Gujarat Shows It Cares

The Animal Husbandry Camp at Limkheda – Krishi Mahotsav

Chief Minister Narendra Modi at the Animal Husbandry camp, Limkheda

Agriculture is a dependent activity. There is a clear symbiotic relationship with the nature, and more importantly, with animals. The long chain of ‘give and take’ that leads to the harvest has to be preserved to ensure that we achieve the desired agricultural growth and progress of the farming community. Gujarat realises the importance of this relationship, and thus the state machinery gears up every year for the flagship initiative of Gujarat – Krushi Mahotsav (Agricultural fest) under the leadership of Chief Minister Narendra Modi.

“If the people do not come to the government, take the government to the people!” the Chief Minister had said, and what we witness each year is the direct consequence of such powerful motivation.

 

In the blistering heat of more than 42 degrees in the tribal hamlet of Limkheda at Dahod district in Gujarat, it was remarkable to find ministers, officers, volunteers, doctors, agricultural scientists, farmers, veterinarians, all in readiness to witness the inauguration of this annual event.

Amongst a score of activities one may witness, the annual animal husbandry camp particularly showed Gujarat’s compassionate and caring attitude towards its animals. 

It was heart warming to see doctors, veterinarians and local people selflessly contributing through their skills in providing all the necessary treatment to the animals. 

A cattle affected by horn cancer (a rare form of cancer commonly unheard of) was being treated upon by a team of 10 doctors. It was touching to see the experts going into minute details to deal with the fractured wings of a peacock.  Instructional farms that take care of ageing, castration, body parts, care and management, floor spacing of animals were set up. It is worth mentioning here that ‘Instructional farms’ are the pioneer farms in India today originating from Gujarat.

“Gujarat’s proactive measures to protect its animals are on display in this mega camp” said Dr. N. M. Patel, who was preparing an Ultra Sonography to detect pregnancy in a horse. 

And truly so; it is through these simple yet definitive measures - taking care of every single element which, directly or indirectly, is a part of the farming activity - that Gujarat has been able to set an example of how to achieve a marvellous agricultural growth.