Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 28: J&K Veterinary Doctors Association- Jammu in collaboration with the Department of Animal and Sheep Husbandry organized a function at Government Women’s College, Gandhi Nagar to mark the “World Veterinary Day”.
Minister of State for Animal, Sheep Husbandry, Agriculture, Horticulture and Floriculture Nazir Ahmad Gurezi was the chief guest while Secretary Animal / Sheep Husbandry Department Mohd Ashraf Bukhari was the guest of honour on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, the Minister emphasized on the importance of vaccinations of the livestock and also on the role of veterinarians in improving the living conditions of the poor farmers of the State especially those living below the poverty line.
He also declared that from this year the week following the World Veterinary Day would be celebrated as “Vaccination Week”
Mr. Gurezi said that under animal and sheep sectors several schemes have been introduced besides sufficient funds have been earmarked under these sectors during the financial year 2013-14 with an aim to create employment opportunities for the youth of the State.
M A Bukhari emphasized on improving the work- culture of the department and also administered the Veterinarian Oath to all the doctors present to refresh the basic ideals of the profession.
Director Animal Husbandry, Dr. P K Magotra, Director Sheep Husbandry Department Dr. S K Sharma, Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, SKUAST-J Dr. S K Gupta, Dr. Bhupinder Singh, President, Retired Veterinary Doctors Club alongwith all the retired Veterinary Doctors of the Department was present on the occasion.
From the association side apart from the Vice -President, Dr. Rahul Dev, Secretary, Dr. Jaswant Singh, Publicity Secretary, Dr. Vinay Vishal Sharma, Treasurer, Dr. Majid Iqbal Malik, District Executive (AH), Dr. R B Singh, District Executive (SH) and others were present.
Earlier, the programme started with the lighting of the lamp by the dignitaries and welcome address of the Dr. Zafar Iqbal, Vice- President, JKVDA-J.
A book titled Wool Fiber authored by Ex- Director Sheep Husbandry Department, Dr. Jia Lal, was also released on the occasion by the Minister.
Secretary, J&K Veterinary Doctors Association- Jammu Dr. Rahul Dev presented vote of thanks.
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