Chandigarh - Haryana Chief Minister Sh Manohar Lal bestowed a significant boon upon the state's cattle farmers during the second day of the three-day 40th State Livestock Exhibition-2024, hosted at the Haryana Central University campus in village Jat Pali, Mahendragarh district. The Chief Minister flagged off 70 mobile livestock ambulances, valued at Rs 11.20 crore, for various districts across the state. He also inaugurated the state's veterinary hospital call center, accessible 24x7 toll-free at number 1962.
Previously, the state had 20 mobile livestock ambulances; now, with their fleet expanded to 90, this service is significantly enhanced. Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister Sh Jai Prakash Dalal was also present on this occasion.
These medically equipped mobile vans have been integrated with the call center. They are equipped with GPS technology to provide monitoring and consultation facilities for veterinary services to cattle rearers. Under this scheme, in addition to free veterinary services, animal owners will also receive consultation through the toll-free number 1962 of the veterinary hospital call center. These vehicles enable door-to-door treatment for sick animals.
Now, any animal owner in the state will promptly call a medical vehicle to their location if their animals fall ill, ensuring timely treatment. This initiative will facilitate door-to-door treatment for animals, making it easier for officials of the Department to provide essential care.
Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Om Prakash Yadav, MP Dharambir Singh, MLA Sitaram Yadav, former Education Minister Prof. Ram Bilas Sharma, Additional Chief Secretary of Animal Husbandry and Dairy Department Ankur Gupta and a large number of farmers were also present on this occasion.