World Veterinary Day Celebrated by Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services

Port Blair, May 02: The Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, Andaman and Nicobar Administration celebrated World Veterinary Day at Veterinary Institutions across the Islands to recognize and celebrate the important roles of Veterinarians in animal and human health and ecology. The theme for World Veterinary Day-2023 was ‘Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness in the veterinary profession.’ As part of the celebration, a programme was organized in the Conference Hall of Veterinary Hospital, Junglighat. The SVOs of South Andaman District participated along with the Directorate Officials and staff of Veterinary Hospital, Junglighat. Mr. G Sudhakar, IAS, Secretary, AH&VS was the chief guest on the occasion.
In his address, the Secretary congratulated the Veterinarians and expressed his happiness on the facilities provided at Veterinary Hospital, Junglighat with the addition of the latest Higher Technological X Ray machine with digital CR systems. He also appreciated the participation of Veterinarians across the Islands in the event and the role of Veterinarians in the implementation of schemes and programs of the Department.
Earlier, the Secretary inspected the facilities available in the Veterinary Hospital.
In his welcome address, the Director AH&VS, enlightened about the theme of the World Veterinary Day. World Veterinary Day is celebrated on the last Saturday in April annually, with an aim to raise awareness about veterinarians and their utmost devotion to animal health, welfare, and public health. World Veterinary Day was also celebrated in all Veterinary institutions by conducting Veterinary Health camps, Sterilization camps, felicitating farmer activities etc.