The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the amendment in relevant clauses of the Central Agricultural University Act (CAU), 1992 to include Nagaland under the jurisdiction of CAU, Imphal, an official statement said.
"After inclusion of Nagaland under jurisdiction of the Central Agricultural University, Imphal, the College of Veterinary Sciences in Nagaland will produce the much-needed professional manpower in the fields of animal husbandry, which will facilitate socio-economic growth in the region," an it said.
"The new college will help familiarise the farmers with new techniques, thereby contributing to the production and productivity of domestic animals in Nagaland," it added.
--IANS
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