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| World Veterinary Day-2013 observed at Lalmandi | | Srinagar, April 27 (Scoop News)- Minister of State for Animal and Sheep Husbandry, Agriculture, Horticulture and Floriculture Nazir Ahmed Gurezi today inaugurated Small Ruminant Hospital at Lal Mandi Srinagar under Centrally Sponsored Scheme ESVHD on the occasion of World Veterinary Day. The function was organized by the department of Sheep Husbandry Kashmir division.
Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that the hospital will serve the small ruminant sheep and goat population of district Srinagar. The hospital will be equipped with modern healthcare facilities to cater the emerging needs of the healthy livestock. He said such hospitals have also been constructed in other districts of the State.
Gurezi said that the hospital has Ultra Sonography (USG) facilities for the livestock to detect different ailments and pregnancy, which is first of its kind in the State.
The Minister emphasized for introducing the latest technology in all productive sectors like agriculture, horticulture, floriculture and livestock to increase the socio-economic conditions of the farming community. He said that this is key source to ensure the economic growth of the state in general and farming community in particular as agriculture is the back bone of the State economy. He stressed for artificial insemination and dosing besides conducting random tests of all drugs so as to ensure quality medicare facilities for the livestock.
The Minister directed the officers and officials to work with utmost zeal and dedication. He said dedicated officials will be rewarded while as erring officials will be seriously dealt with.
The Minister called for launching of awareness campaign at block levels to aware the farmers and breeders about the latest techniques and the schemes meant for the welfare of the sheep and cattle rearers. He called for organizing cattle shows and vaccination day in the state.
Responding to the demands, Gurezi said that the directions have been issued to the concerned for filling up of the vacancies under promotion quota in all categories including Class–IV categories within two months. He said that creation of 200 Veterinary doctor posts is under active consideration of the government. He also said that the matter with regard to confirmation of doctors in Animal and Sheep Husbandry departments has been taken up with the Public Service Commission and orders in this regard would be issued soon.
Secretary, Animal and Sheep Husbandry Mushtaq Ahmad Bukhari also spoke on the occasion and threw light on importance of World Veterinary Day.
Directors of Animal and Sheep Husbandry department of Kashmir and retired Directors also spoke on the occasion.
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