Patna: The Central Government has nominated Shirsat Kapil Ashok, Secretary of the Department of Dairy, Fisheries, and Animal Resources, Government of Bihar, as a Director on the Board of Directors of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB).
Mr Ashok, a 2011-batch IAS officer of the Bihar cadre, also serves as Co-Chairman of COMFED, the state cooperative federation of Bihar. His inclusion on the NDDB Board is expected to strengthen the coordination between state and national dairy development initiatives, enhance policy compliance, and ensure effective implementation of schemes.
Enhancing Policy Compliance and Coordination
Shirsat Kapil Ashok’s representation on the NDDB Board aims to:
- Foster better coordination between NDDB, COMFED, and the Bihar Department of Dairy, Fisheries, and Animal Resources
- Strengthen alignment with schemes of the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, Government of India
- Enhance the income and standard of living of livestock farmers in Bihar through more effective policy implementation
Officials believe that his experience and administrative expertise will create new directions in dairy sector growth, both at the state and national levels.
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Driving Innovation and Farmer Empowerment
With his appointment, Shirsat Kapil Ashok is expected to:
- Promote farmer empowerment initiatives
- Introduce innovative approaches to cooperative-based organizational development
- Boost milk production and quality improvements
- Support technology and infrastructure adoption in the dairy sector
His presence on the NDDB Board is seen as a major step toward fostering sustainable and inclusive growth for dairy farmers, especially in Bihar.
Significance of NDDB and Bihar’s Dairy Sector
The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) has been instrumental in advancing the cooperative dairy movement across India, particularly since the White Revolution. Under NDDB guidance, Bihar’s dairy cooperatives have significantly improved milk production, processing capacity, and farmer income.
IAS Ashok’s nomination is expected to further these efforts by bridging state-level initiatives with national dairy policies, ensuring that Bihar’s farmers benefit from modern practices, cooperative efficiency, and government schemes.
About Shirsat Kapil Ashok
- IAS Batch & Cadre: 2011, Bihar
- Current Roles: Secretary, Department of Dairy, Fisheries, and Animal Resources, Government of Bihar; Co-Chairman, COMFED; Managing Director, Bihar State Road Development
- Education: B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering from MPKV, Rahuri; M.Sc in N.A. from IARI, Delhi
- Languages: English, Marathi, Hindi
- Date of Birth: 06 September 1982
Shirsat Kapil Ashok’s extensive administrative experience, leadership in cooperative development, and academic background in agriculture and natural sciences make him a valuable addition to the NDDB Board. His work is expected to benefit the dairy sector, farmers, and the cooperative ecosystem in Bihar and across India.
