Chief Minister Emphasizes Animal Health and Vaccination in Rajasthan
Focus on Animal Health and Vaccination
In Jaipur, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma stressed the importance of ensuring that no animal in the state is left without targeted vaccination. He highlighted that the health of livestock is crucial for the economic prosperity of farmers, as the illness of animals directly impacts their livelihood and income. Therefore, he urged that vaccination efforts should be prioritized with utmost sensitivity.
On Tuesday, the Chief Minister convened a high-level meeting focused on animal disease control. He made it clear that providing quality services to livestock owners is a top priority for the state government, and any negligence in this regard will not be tolerated.
The Chief Minister's firm stance indicates that strict actions will be taken against any carelessness.
He instructed the department to conduct effective monitoring in the field with vigilance and to carry out surprise inspections at veterinary institutions. He also directed that disciplinary actions should be taken immediately against doctors and staff who fail to report on time. Additionally, strict measures should be implemented against the misuse of hospital medications and any irregularities.
The Chief Minister firmly stated that any negligence in the treatment of voiceless animals will not be tolerated. Field verification of data and reports will be conducted.
He also called for regular monitoring of the operation of 1962 mobile veterinary units. The Chief Minister requested district-wise and sub-block-wise progress reports on the mobile veterinary units, medicine distribution, and the Mangla livestock insurance scheme.
During the meeting, it was reported that under the Mangla livestock insurance scheme, insurance has been provided for 2.325 million animals, benefiting over 1.116 million livestock owners. Furthermore, 536 mobile veterinary units are delivering veterinary services close to farmers' homes, treating over 6.4 million animals and benefiting approximately 1.75 million livestock owners. Notably, this initiative has received national recognition, and the Asian Development Bank has been authorized to study it.
The meeting was attended by Livestock and Dairy Minister Joraram Kumawat, Chief Secretary V. Srinivas, along with officials from the Chief Minister's office and the livestock department.