Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Government has decided to provide treatment and vaccination for livestock free of cost from March 1, this year.
This information was shared by Fisheries & Animal Resources Development Minister Gokulananda Mallick. The move aims at promoting sustainable development of the livestock sector in the state,
“Respecting the request of the people of the state, the government has taken a path-breaking step. Users’ fees have been exempted on the treatment and vaccination of animals like cattle, goats and sheep etc. People of the state will get this free veterinary facility from March 1,” Mallick said.
“We have taken this decision giving priority to free public veterinary care and protection of livestock. I believe this decision will definitely be helpful to the farmer brothers and sisters who are interested in livestock,” the Minister said in a post on X handle.
