In the presence of Chief Minister Shri Hemant Soren, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony was held today in the Chief Minister’s chamber at the Jharkhand Legislative Assembly, between the Indian Council of Agricultural Research-National Institute of Meat and Poultry Research (ICAR-NMRI), Hyderabad, and the Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperation, Government of Jharkhand, for the revival of the Bacon Factory in Ranchi and for consulting services for the comprehensive development of the meat processing sector in Jharkhand. This historic agreement, signed between senior officials of both institutions on this occasion, is a significant step towards strengthening the infrastructure in the animal husbandry sector and promoting the meat processing capabilities of the state. On this occasion, the Chief Minister said that this MoU will prove to be a positive initiative towards strengthening various schemes related to animal husbandry run by the state government and promoting value addition in the state’s livestock sector. The Chief Minister said that our government is continuously striving to strengthen the rural economy.
Dr. M. Muthukumar, Principal Scientist at ICAR-NMRI, said that this collaboration is an important opportunity to transform Jharkhand’s meat sector by introducing modern processing technologies and scientific practices. On this occasion, officials informed the Chief Minister that the revival of the Bacon Factory will act as a catalyst for the comprehensive development of the meat processing sector in the state, benefiting farmers, entrepreneurs, and consumers alike. Our collaboration with ICAR-NMRI is an ideal balance between technical excellence and local development.
Key objectives of the MoU:-
▪️ Technical expertise for the modernization and revival of the Bacon Factory in Ranchi.
▪️ Development of comprehensive meat processing infrastructure in Jharkhand.
▪️ Implementation of international quality standards in meat processing.
▪️ Capacity building for local entrepreneurs and workers in the meat sector.
▪️ Determination of the possibility of a training center for specialized technical courses in the meat processing sector.
▪️ Promotion of scientific animal husbandry practices across the state.
On this occasion, Minister of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperation Smt. Shilpi Neha Tirkey, Chief Secretary Shri Avinash Kumar, Secretary of Agriculture Shri Abu Bakar Siddiqui, Director of Animal Husbandry Shri Aditya Kumar Anand, and other officials were present.