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Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, on Monday, asked State Animal Husbandry department officials to be alert and take steps to curb the spread of lumpy skin disease among cattle.
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In Maharashtra, the lumpy skin disease has spread in 133 villages of 13 districtsThe disease has been reported in several districts of the state and the issue was discussed in the cabinet meeting during the day, a statement from the chief minister's office (CMO) said.
He asked officials to run an awareness campaign on the disease and also remain present in their areas of duty to provide immediate assistance to people.
The statement informed that the toll free number, 18002330418, as well as a State-level call centre having toll free number 1962 have been made available for people.
The Maharashtra government had last week declared the whole state as a "controlled area" to curb the spread of lumpy skin disease in cattle.
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