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Himachal Pradesh Launches Pashu Mitra Policy to Expand Rural Veterinary Care

Locally recruited aides will receive ₹5,000 for four-hour shifts with non-transferable attachments to nearby veterinary institutions.

The Pashu Mitra once engaged in a veterinary Institution would remain only at their place of engagement and will be non transferable. (HT representational)

Overview

  • State officials announced the policy on September 20 with a target to train and deploy 1,000 Pashu Mitras across rural areas.
  • Pashu Mitras will connect farmers with veterinarians and provide doorstep support such as first aid, vaccinations, and basic animal health guidance.
  • Each worker will earn ₹5,000 per month for part-time service and will remain posted at a single institution, with gazetted holidays, one day of leave per month, and maternity provisions of 180 days plus 45 days for miscarriage or abortion.
  • Applicants must reside in the jurisdiction of the assigned veterinary institution and pass a physical test of running 100 meters in one minute while carrying up to 25 kg.
  • Recruitment and oversight will be handled by a Pashu Mitra Engagement Committee chaired by the Sub-Divisional Officer, and duties include handling large animals, lifting liquid-nitrogen containers for artificial insemination, distributing cattle feed under the Pregnancy Ration Scheme, and leading awareness on man–animal conflict and stray cattle.