To benefit the livestock farmers in Kerala, 29 Mobile Veterinary Units (MVU) and Centralized Call centres were inaugurated by the Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri. Parshottam Rupala. Each MVU will compulsorily consist of a qualified Veterinarian and a Paravet and will be operated using a centralized call centre having helpline no. 1962.
Livestock Health and Disease Control (LH & DC) Scheme is one that looks after the establishment and operations of MVUs. This scheme aims at establishing and strengthening Veterinary Hospitals and Dispensaries. This scheme provides financial assistance to UTs and States so that they can initiate the services of 1 MVU/1 lakh Livestock Population. It provides financial help of 100% up to Rs.16 lakhs/1 MVU for non-recurring expenditures and central shares (100% for UTs, 90% for NE and Hilly while 60% for other states) Rs. 18.72 lakhs/1 MVU towards recurring expenditure. For the financial year 2022-23, 4332 MVUs across the nation are sanctioned by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
This will lead to better health of the livestock and the provision of veterinary facilities at doorsteps for the livestock farmers in Kerala.
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