KLDB centre at Mattupetty will be upgraded to an international-standard centre of excellence: Minister

IDUKKI The cattle development centre under the Kerala Livestock Development Board (KLDB) at Mattupetty, near Munnar in Idukki, will be upgraded to a centre of excellence of international standard, Minister for Dairy Development and Animal Husbandry Bindhu Krishna has said. Laying the foundation stone for the international-standard Centre for Advancement in Livestock Productivity and Research (CALPR) established by the KLDB at Mattupetty on Monday, Ms.

Krishna said the government has decided to develop the facility into a premier hub for research, technology, training, and advanced breeding practices. The Minister noted that several upcoming projects will develop Mattupetty into a hub capable of attracting international research scholars and tourists.

She added that introducing new projects would generate significant local employment opportunities, and assured that the Animal Husbandry department will oversee the development and protection of the KLDB centre. Increasing production Ms.