A livestock fair was organized in Jarkonga village, Kondagaon, on as part of Chhattisgarh's silver jubilee celebrations. The event aimed to raise awareness about modern animal husbandry among rural farmers. It began with traditional Govardhan Puja and featured free animal health checks, vaccinations, and technical information on animal nutrition and care. Experts shared knowledge on livestock improvement and dairy production. Local officials and villagers attended the fair. Guests praised the initiative, calling animal husbandry the backbone of rural economy. Villagers found the event useful and requested regular such programs to help farmers become financially self-reliant. (Updated 23 Oct 2025, 22:01 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- A livestock fair was organized in Jarkonga village, Kondagaon, on 25 Oct 2023 as part of Chhattisgarh's silver jubilee celebrations
- The event aimed to raise awareness about modern animal husbandry among rural farmers
- It began with traditional Govardhan Puja and featured free animal health checks, vaccinations, and technical information on animal nutrition and care