Current Affairs - State - Discussion

Sikkim is the state where the Centre of Excellence for the conservation and development of the indigenous Siri cattle breed was announced in November 2026 by Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh. The initiative aims to preserve and improve this traditional cattle breed, which is native to Sikkim and Bhutan and well adapted to high-altitude mountainous regions. The minister also laid the foundation stone for the Siri Bull Mother Farm at Chuchachen in Pakyong district. Additionally, the introduction of In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) technology will support genetic improvement and the multiplication of superior cattle breeds, strengthening dairy development in the state.