Shillong, May 21: Pitching milk as key to “good health and nutrition” and dairy farming as a path to “economic upliftment,” the Dairy Officer’s Office of West Khasi Hills held an awareness programme in Nongstoin on the health benefits of milk and milk products.
The programme on the theme ‘Health Benefits of Consumption of Milk and Milk Products’ was organised on Wednesday with students, teachers and local residents in attendance.
Opening the event, Dairy Officer DL Mawlong underlined departmental efforts to boost dairy development. She stressed the importance of promoting dairy consumption and dairy farming activities for the welfare and economic upliftment of the community, while also highlighting ongoing initiatives by the department.
