During the orientation of Chairmen and Secretaries of Dairy Cooperative Societies to the ration balancing programme, the process of selection of a local resource person is also discussed. The Management Committee of Dairy Cooperative Societies passes a resolution related to: 1) willingness of Dairy Cooperative Societies to participate in the ration balanc- ing programme; 2) selection of the local resource person and sending him/her for the ration balancing programme training; and 3) starting the advisory services. Dairy Cooperative Societies notify the vacancy of the local resource person, giving details of minimum qualifi- cation and other eligibility criteria. One local resource person is.