Varanasi, Sept. 20 -- The two-day Rangeelo Rural Fest 2026, organised by the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and NDDB Dairy Services, commenced at Helipad Ground, Banaras Hindu University, bringing together farmers, dairy professionals, researchers and industry stakeholders to showcase advancements in dairy farming, animal husbandry and rural development.

Chief Guest, Dharampal Singh, Minister of Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development, Government of Uttar Pradesh, emphasised the importance of scientific dairy farming, indigenous cattle breed improvement and animal healthcare in strengthening rural livelihoods.

He highlighted the need to enhance milk productivity, improve animal nutrition and breeding practices, and ensure transp...