Awareness Programme on Modern Dairy Farming Held at Hee-Yangthang SSS on International Youth Day.
Geyzing, August 12: On the occasion of International Youth Day, an awareness programme on modern dairy farming and entrepreneurship was organised today at Hee-Yangthang Senior Secondary School, to encourage students and young people to explore dairy farming as a viable and sustainable career and business opportunity.
The programme was conducted under the guidance of Principal Mr. Narayan Basnet, with the active participation of students and teachers of the school. Mr. Dipesh Khatiwada, who attended the programme as the resource person, shared valuable insights on modern dairy farming, scientific livestock management, business planning, income generation and entrepreneurship.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Khatiwada highlighted the growing tendency among educated youth to seek salaried employment after completing their studies. He stressed the need to move beyond the mindset of merely looking for jobs and instead focus on becoming job creators and successful entrepreneurs.
He introduced the students to the modern model of dairy farming, explaining how traditional cattle rearing can be transformed into a profitable commercial enterprise through scientific methods, proper management and the use of modern technology. Sharing his own experience as an example, he encouraged young people to consider dairy farming not merely as a traditional occupation but as a promising business with significant economic potential.
The programme also covered various scientific aspects of modern dairy farming, including selection of improved cattle breeds, scientific breeding, balanced nutrition, clean drinking water, proper housing, regular vaccination and veterinary care, hygienic milking practices, modern milking equipment and proper storage and cooling of milk.
The resource person further explained that dairy farmers can increase their income by producing value-added products such as curd, ghee, paneer, chhurpi and other dairy products, rather than depending solely on the sale of fresh milk. Proper record keeping, market assessment, cost and income management, digital technology and effective utilisation of government and cooperative support were also highlighted as important components of a successful dairy enterprise.
He also emphasised that animal waste can be effectively utilised for producing organic manure and biogas, creating additional economic and environmental benefits. With proper planning, modern technology and a business-oriented approach, even a small dairy farm can gradually be expanded into a larger and sustainable enterprise.
Mr. Khatiwada urged the students to develop a positive attitude towards agriculture and livestock-based businesses and to recognise that education should not only prepare young people to seek employment but also equip them with the knowledge, skills and confidence to create employment opportunities for others.
The programme was organised in the spirit of International Youth Day with a focus on youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, self-reliance and employment generation. It provided students with practical knowledge and a new perspective on dairy farming as a potential career and business opportunity.
The awareness programme concluded with the message that educated and skilled youth can contribute significantly to economic development by embracing modern agriculture, adopting innovative technologies and becoming entrepreneurs rather than merely job seekers.