Srinagar, Nov 1: The Animal, Sheep Husbandry and Fisheries Department has informed the Legislative Assembly that it has expanded veterinary infrastructure across Jammu and Kashmir, with more than 800 veterinary centres and dispensaries functioning in rural and semi-urban areas.
In its written reply, the department said that several posts of Veterinary Assistant Surgeons and Livestock Development Officers remain vacant, but the recruitment process has been initiated to ensure proper coverage.
The government stated that livestock farmers and breeders are receiving assistance under centrally sponsored schemes, including the National Livestock Mission (NLM), Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM), and Integrated Sheep Development Scheme (ISDS).
It said mobile veterinary units are being deployed in remote areas to provide doorstep healthcare for livestock, with additional support through vaccination drives and artificial insemination services. [KNT]
