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Himachal Pradesh Launches Pashu Mitra Policy-2025 to Deploy 1,000 Local Animal Health Aides

Locally recruited aides will connect remote farmers with veterinarians.

Overview

  • The state announced training and placement of 1,000 pashu mitras in rural areas to bridge gaps in veterinary access and support breed-improvement services.
  • Eligibility is limited to residents of the gram panchayat or urban local body served by the veterinary institution, with non-transferable postings.
  • Selected workers will receive an honorarium of Rs 5,000 per month for four-hour workdays.
  • Assigned tasks include handling and restraining large livestock and lifting liquid nitrogen containers of 11, 26 and 35 litres for artificial insemination work.
  • Recruitment will be overseen by sub-divisional committees with a 100‑metre carrying test of up to 25 kg and defined leave provisions including maternity leave.