Jaipur: Rajasthan’s Minister of Animal Husbandry,
Dairy, Gopalan, and Devasthan, Mr. Joraram Kumawat, directed officials to
expedite the recruitment process for vacant posts in the Animal Husbandry
Department. The directives came during a departmental review meeting held at
the Secretariat on Wednesday.
Minister Kumawat reviewed the status of recruitment for 1,100
Veterinary Officer posts, 2,540 Livestock Inspectors, and 6,433
Animal Attendants. During the meeting, the department's Director, Dr. Anand
Sejra, provided updates on the recruitment process. The Minister confirmed that
the requisition for 1,100 Veterinary Officer posts has been sent to the
Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC).
The competitive examination for Livestock Inspectors
was held on June 13, 2025, and instructions have been given to release
the results at the earliest. Similarly, the document verification process
for Animal Attendants has been completed. However, due to ongoing court
cases involving a few applicants, the department has been asked to pursue the
cases with strong legal representation.
During the meeting, Minister Kumawat also reviewed the Mukhyamantri
Mangla Pashu Bima Yojana, directing officials to ensure that health
certificates for all 16 lakh animals under the scheme are issued and
policies distributed by August 15, 2025.
The Minister further ordered the completion of repair and
construction work of Animal Husbandry Department buildings across the state
at an estimated cost of ₹200 crore. Discussions were also held regarding
the National Livestock Mission, pending applications, and operational
matters related to veterinary colleges and diploma courses.
Regarding disease prevention in livestock, Minister Kumawat
reviewed the progress of vaccination drives against Lumpy, Galghontu
(Hemorrhagic Septicemia), and Langda Fever, and instructed officials to
accelerate the efforts.
The meeting was attended by Director of Animal Husbandry Dr.
Anand Sejra, Additional Director (Farms and Assets) Mr. Vikas Sharma, and
Veterinary Officer (Legal) Mr. Anil Maharshi.