On Tuesday, March 15, the Madhya Pradesh government approved a veterinary unit scheme that would provide door-to-door treatment to domestic animals falling ill. The scheme's goal is to make public health care more accessible to people living in remote and underserved areas.
Door-to-door healthcare would be beneficial, especially for rural and vulnerable populations.
Home minister Narottam Mishra stated that the government was particularly concerned about domestic animals and gave the best veterinary care.
How Are Services Offered?
Under the scheme, the animal husbandry department will provide a mobile medical unit the moment people call on the dedicated phone number to avail the service. The units will be constituted in the state on the lines of '108' services and will reach the doorstep for treatment.
The unit will be equipped with necessary medications, as well as a veterinary doctor and nursing staff.
It will be monitored at three different levels: state, district, and block. The principal secretary of the animal husbandry department will keep an eye on things at the state level, while the collector will keep an eye on things at the district level.
Uttar Pradesh Launched 520 Vans for Animals
The Uttar Pradesh government had confirmed the establishment of nearly 520 mobile veterinary units as well as a dedicated helpline for farmers with cattle, including bovines and goats, to deal with their illness the day before.
The treatment will be provided free of cost at the doorstep. The units will be a part of the Central Government's Umbrella scheme called the Animal Husbandry Health and Disease Control Scheme.
