Department of Information and Public Relations

Press Release No. 25/17

GENERAL BODY MEETING OF AH AND VETY HELD

The 20th General Body Meeting of the Meghalaya Veterinary Services Association was held on January 13 at the Conference Hall, Directorate of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Department Shillong. Smti. M. Ampareen Lyngdoh, Meghalaya Minister PWD (Buildings), Information & Public Relations, etc.,graced the inaugural function as Chief Guest in the presence of Dr. K.B. Sahkhar i/c President, MVSA Apex Body, Dr. B.K. Mawthoh Joint Director A.H & Vety (Adm), Dr. C.J.K. Warjri General Secretary MVSA Apex Body, and others. The Chief Guest, Smti. M. Ampareen Lyngdoh in her address expressed her appreciation to the Department for the hard work and services it has been providing to the people of the state over the years. “Veterinary is most sought after profession by the young people of the country”, she stated adding that in the coming years, people of the state can look to veterinary not just as an employment option but also, an opportunity for rendering selfless service to the state, she said. Stating that animal husbandry and animal rearing presents a great job opportunity for the young people of the state, she called upon the officers and staff of the Department to reach out to the remote areas and ensure that proper assistance is given to the farmers. Others who spoke on the occasion were Dr. B K Mawthoh, Dr. K B Sahkhar who gave the welcome speech and Dr. C J K Warjri who proposed the vote of thanks.