One day training Program on Livestock Insurance scheme for Para- Veterinarian and Farmers under National Livestock Mission (NLM) 2025-2026 was held at CVO Conference Hall, Tuensang on 6th May 2026.
Dr. N. Wopenthung Odyuo, CVO Tuensang and Shamator in his keynote address highlighted that while livestock rearing serves both business and personal purpose among the Nagas, it also involves huge economic loss during calamities. He stated that, the Livestock insurance scheme protects farmers by providing compensation in case of livestock death. He added that the insurance scheme is implemented in collaboration with the National Insurance Company Limited with the aim to give financial protection to the farmers by insuring the animals against death from specific risk.
Dr. Aojongshi Chang FM, SCRC presented on the Awareness on Livestock Insurance, regulations, financial security and benifits covered by the insurance Scheme.
The Training was attended by Farmers and Para Veterinarian from Tuensang. The programme was chaired by Dr. Tangnio Shiu FM, SCBF.
(I A Tuensang)
