World Veterinary Day Celebrated in the Isles
Port Blair, May 1: The Department of Animal Husbandry and also Veterinary Services, Andaman & Nicobar Administration celebrated World Veterinary Day at Veterinary Institutions throughout the Islands to identify and commemorate the crucial roles of Veterinarians in animal as well as human health and ecology. The style for World Veterinary Day-2023 was ‘Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness in the vet profession.’ As part of the celebration, a program was arranged in the Conference Hall, of Veterinary Hospital, Junglighat. The SVOs of South Andaman District participated in addition to the Directorate Officials and also staff of Veterinary Hospital, Junglighat. Shri G Sudhakar, IAS, Secretary, AH&VS was the primary visitor on the celebration. In his address, the Secretary congratulated the Veterinarians as well as shared his happiness on the centers provided at Veterinary Hospital, Junglighat with the addition of most recent Higher Technological X Ray device with digital CR systems. He likewise appreciated the involvement of Veterinarians across the Islands in the event and also the duty of Veterinarians in the implementation of plans as well as programs of the Department. Previously, the Secretary evaluated the facilities available in the Veterinary Hospital. In his welcome address, the Director AH&VS, informed concerning the theme of the World Veterinary Day. World Veterinary Day is celebrated on the last Saturday in April each year, with an objective to increase understanding concerning veterinarians as well as their utmost devotion to pet health, welfare, as well as public health and wellness. Globe Veterinary Day was also commemorated in all Veterinary organizations by performing Veterinary Health camps, Sterilization camps, felicitating farmer activities and so on.