(a) whether the presently employed veterinary doctors are sufficient
enough to meet the demand of their services;
(b) if so, the details thereof State/UT-wise;
(c) if not, the shortage/vacancy position of veterinary doctors in the country
including metropolitan cities, State/UT-wise; and
(d) the corrective steps taken by the Union Government in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR AGRICULTURE AND FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRIES
(DR.CHARAN DAS MAHANT)
(a) to (d): As against the estimated requirement of 67200 Veterinary doctors in the
country, there are 63228 registered veterinary practitioners as on 31.03.2013, as per
the entries made in the Indian Veterinary Practitioners` Register (IVPR) maintained by
Veterinary Council of India.
Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, Government India regulates
veterinary practice through Veterinary Council of India (VCI). VC! is mandated to
maintain the Indian Veterinary Practitioners` Register (IVPR) containing the names
of the persons who possess recognized Veterinary qualification (Degree in Veterinary
Science and Animal Husbandry). Veterinary training and practice is a State subject.
This Department does not have the mandate to open Veterinary Colleges to meet any
shortfall against the requirement of veterinary doctors in the country. However, as
per Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984, this Department confers recognition of
veterinary qualifications awarded by veterinary institutions, on the recommendation
of Veterinary Council of India.
Further, this deptt, does not maintain state wise detail of veterinary Doctors employed
and vacant positions in the country. However, a statement indicating state wise number
of registered veterinary practitioners as on 31.03.2013 is enclosed Annexure-A.