3,21,636 animals treated in 726 Pashu Arogya Melas in Gujarat

3,21,636 animals treated in 726 Pashu Arogya Melas in Gujarat
By our correspondent
Gandhinagar, DeshGujarat, 16 November, 2009


3,21,636 animals treated in 726 Pashu Arogya Melas in Gujarat


The state government has claimed to treat 3,21,636 animals during recently concluded 726 animal health fairs(Pashu Arogya Mela) in the state.

According to state Agriculture Minister Dilipbhai Sanghani, total 17,480 minor and medium surgeries were done, 3,21,626 animals were treated, 2,13,173 animals were vaccinated and 53,994 animal keepers participated in total 726 animal fairs till 15th of November this year.

The women were trained to keep poultry and goats scientifically during the fair. In night meetings 29,443 people participated in night meetings according to the Minister.

Complete schedule of Pashu Arogya Mela(PDF)