The Hindu : Decision to cut posts to be reconsidered

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Sunday, Dec 28, 2003

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Decision to cut posts to be reconsidered

By Our Staff Reporter

THRISSUR DEC. 27. The Finance Minister, K. Sankaranarayanan, has said that the Government is ready to reconsider its decision to reduce the posts in the Animal Husbandry Department after holding discussions with organisations of veterinarians.

Inaugurating the State-level Veterinarians Convention-2003 here today, the Minister said the Government's decision had created resentment among the staff. ``I will try to take up the issues with the Minister, K.R. Gouri, and the Chief Minister, A.K. Antony, and find some solutions.''

Recalling that the Government had allocated Rs 119.57 crores for the animal husbandry sector, the Minister said he would try to enhance it as much as possible in the coming budget, considering the fact that nearly 90 per cent of the State's population consume meat. Emphasising the need for ensuring quality of milk, meat and egg, the Minister said it is the duty of veterinarians to present a scientific picture when confusing reports appear in the media on adulteration.

Pointing out that the State is heavily dependent on the neighbouring States for milk, meat and egg, the Minister said the veterinarians should try to enhance internal production by adopting the latest technologies. The Minister agreed to consider the proposal to release funds for giving prophylactic vaccines to the veterinarians involved in rabies-control operations.

The district panchayat president, N.K. Subramanian, who delivered the keynote address, emphasised the need for evolving innovative schemes for preventing the spread of rabies. He called for drastic restructuring of the livestock breeding policy of the State in view of the fact that artificial insemination is becoming ineffective.

The Animal Husbandry Secretary, V.P. Joy, released the special issue of the Indian Veterinary Association journal, Jiva, and a veterinary diary.

About 500 veterinarians from different parts of the State are attending the three-day convention.

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