Guwahati, Aug. 22 -- Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday hailed the birth of the world's first IVF female calf of the indigenous Lakhimi breed, describing it as a historic achievement and a significant milestone for livestock conservation, dairy production and biotechnology in the state.

In a post on X, Sarma said the achievement represented a convergence of "Sabhyata, Sanskriti & Srijan" and highlighted the potential of the breakthrough for Assam's livestock and dairy sector.

"Today Assam has achieved something historic - a beautiful convergence of Sabhyata, Sanskriti & Srijan. The world's first IVF female calf of the Lakhimi breed - native to Assam - has been born at the Assam Veterinary and Fishery University," Sarma...