Animal Husbandry Minister’s private secy visits vet varsity

Sandeep N Mahatme, Private Secretary to the Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying visited Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University.

Dr Jatinder Paul Singh Gill, Vice-Chancellor, apprised Mahatme about the university’s teaching, research and extension initiatives. Mahatme was taken to various key facilities of the university, including the Fisheries Farm, Dairy Farms, Embryo Transfer Technology Lab and advanced laboratories. Scientists briefed him on the ongoing programmes related to breed improvement, enhancement of milk, fish and meat processing technologies, and initiatives aimed at increasing the productivity and profitability of livestock farmers.

Mahatme appreciated the treatment facilities being carried out in the Multi-Speciality Veterinary Hospital, where he acknowledged the quality of veterinary diagnostic and treatment services. He commended the team for their commitment to farmers’ welfare and encouraged them to further scale up outreach and emergency services.

Dr Gill emphasised that the varsity was continuously working towards uplifting the livestock and fisheries sectors of the state. He informed him that the Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) and Regional Research & Training Centres (RRTCs) of the university were actively transferring technologies to farmers, conducting training sessions, demonstrations, animal health camps and providing on-field support across rural Punjab. University officials and faculty members were present throughout the visit, contributing to discussions on strategies for improving animal health, production, value addition and farmer income.