Steps taken to meet milk, egg, fish, meat demands: minister
Fisheries and Livestock Minister SM Rezaul Karim today said the government has taken all necessary steps to address the demand of milk, eggs, fish and meat amid growing concern over the spread of coronavirus.
"According to the World Health Organization, people should take nutritious food for enhancing their immune system and that's why the government has taken all necessary steps to ensure the supply of milk, egg, fish and meat," he said while talking to reporters at his Dhaka residence.
Milk Vita authorities have been asked to preserve their pasteurised milk and supply it to consumers under their own management, the minister said.
He also urged Pran, Aarong, Akij and others to come forward from their respective position.
"Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the government has taken a plan to provide incentives to farm owners through the World Bank. Besides, the government will consider waiving loan interest of affected farmers," he said.
Livestock officials at the division, district and upazila levels have been directed to stand by the farmers, the minister added.
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