Dehradun, May 19 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, on Monday, stressed a historic initiative started from Chamoli district, in which sheep, goat and poultry products are being supplied to the Indian Army by local farmers and cattle rearers.

The CM called the initiative "a strong step towards building a self-reliant India".

He said that the cattle rearers of our border villages will get a permanent and assured market. This initiative will prove to be helpful in giving a new direction to the 'Vibrant Village' scheme as well as in stopping the migration from villages.

It is worth noting that another achievement has been added to the Uttarakhand governemnt's efforts to improve the livelihood of the farmers and tenants of t...