Agartala, July 26 -- Tripura government has launched a new livestock insurance scheme under the National Livestock Mission aimed at protecting rural livestock rearers from financial loss due to the sudden death of animals.
Animal Resource Development (ARD) Minister Sudhangshu Das said that the mission, Complete Animal Wealth Shield, is expected to extend crucial support to the farmers whose livelihood depends on cattle, goats, sheep, and pigs.
Das stated that livestock rearing plays a vital role in the rural economy but has long been neglected, and there was not much work done for the development of the sector. The mission has been designed to empower livestock farmers and ensure their economic security.
Under the mission, full compensat...