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| No bird flu symptom found in J&K | | CS calls for close vigil | | Early Times Reporter
Jammu | Jan 29
With deadly bird flu creating a heavy scare in the eastern part of the country especially in the West Bengal, Chief Secretary Mr. B. R. Kundal has emphasized the need for launching vigorous awareness campaign in the state regarding preventive measures.
Mr. Kundal was speaking at a high level meeting chaired by him to review impact of flu in the state.
Principal/Commissioner Secretary Forest, Mr. Atal Duloo, Commissioner Secretary Animal & Husbandry Mr. Davinder Nargotra, Commissioner Secretary Health Mr. K. B. Jandial, Chief Wildlife Warden Mr. A.K. Srivastva, Special secretary Health, Director health Jammu and Director Animal Husbandry Jammu also attended the meeting.
It was given out in the meeting that presently there was no sign and symptom of bird flu in the state and every precaution was being taken for its prevention.
Mr. Kundal directed the Animal Husbandry Department to give wide publicity through print and electronic media regarding do’s and don’t’ about the bird flu. He underscored the need for educating people in general and poultry dealers in particular for taking precautionary steps. He asked the department to collect samples from the birds at regular interval and ensure that the disease was properly prevented to leak in the state.
The Chief Secretary emphasized upon the concerned officers to keep close and constant vigil and be in touch with the Animal & Husbandry team that has been stationed at Lakhanpur and Lower Munda entry points. He also advised the Animal and Husbandry department to keep the services of at least two doctors one each at Srinagar and Jammu at the disposal of Wildlife Department so that Joint endeavour was done to prevent the disease from spreading.
Director Animal Husbandry told the meeting that more than 300 Rapid Response Teams (RRT) have been constituted to deal with any eventuality besides control rooms have been opened at district & block headquarters. |
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