Question : SETTING UP OF VETERINARY AND ANIMAL SCIENCES UNIVERSITY

(a) whether there is any proposal from Kerala for setting up of Veterinary and Animal Sciences University in the State; and

(b) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto?

MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI KANTILAL BHURIA)

(a) & (b): Yes, Sir. A proposal seeking central assistance for establishment of a Veterinary and Animal Sciences University in Kerala was received from the State Govt. in June, 2005. Agricultural Education being a state subject, establishment of new Universities falls within the purview of concerned State Governments. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research/Department of Agricultural Research and Education extends limited financial assistance to the already established State Agricultural Universities for strengthening and development of Agricultural Education. Accordingly a suitable reply was sent to the State Government.