 Early Times Report
AKHNOOR, June 7: In a significant step towards improving animal healthcare and farmer support in the border belt, MLA Akhnoor Shri Mohan Lal on Saturday laid the foundation stone and kickstarted the construction work of a Veterinary Hospital and Residential Quarters in Pargwal.
With a project cost of ?66 lakh, this facility is expected to benefit more than 25,000 residents of Pargwal, the majority of whom belong to the farming community and are dependent on livestock for their livelihood. The initiative is particularly crucial for this border area, where cross-border shelling has previously led to loss of livestock and injury to animals, causing immense hardship to locals.
Speaking on the occasion, MLA Mohan Lal emphasized the need to educate farmers on modern agricultural techniques and ensure better livestock management, aiming to enhance productivity and rural resilience. MLA Mohan Lal reiterated his commitment to all-round development of border areas, ensuring that both human and animal welfare remain a top priority.
The event witnessed the presence of XEN Sunil Dogra (PWD), AEE Sunil Baogia, Tehsildar Manjeet Singh, JE Rakesh Radhey, Veterinary Officer Dr. Ajitpal Singh, and Incharge Police Post Amit Singh.
Prominent personalities also present included DDC Vice Chairperson Suraj Bhau, Ex-BDC Chairperson Nisha Devi, Mandal President Gaurav Singh, Pt. Ram Swaroop, Om Parkash, Bhupinder Singh, Uttam Singh, Pawan Singh, Mohan Lal, Kulbir Singh, Neeraj Sharma, Shamsher Dass, Jagdish Singh, Ajay Kumar, Ravi, among others. |
