REASI, SEPTEMBER 26: District Magistrate Reasi Kumar Abhishek, who is also Chairman of the District Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), chaired a meeting on Friday to review animal welfare measures and the functioning of the Society in the district.
During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on various proposals aimed at strengthening animal welfare infrastructure and improving the management of stray and other animals in the district.
The meeting reviewed the proposal for procurement of an Animal Catcher Vehicle by Municipal Committee Reasi. The vehicle is proposed to be utilized as per operational requirements and a mutually agreed schedule.
The District Magistrate also discussed the proposed repair/construction of the boundary wall of the Animal and Sheep Husbandry Department land at Parthal. The proposal also includes construction of an animal enclosure, chowkidar room and manure pit.
The proposed Animal Birth Control (ABC) facility was also reviewed during the meeting. The facility is envisaged to include a pre-operative area, operation theatre, post-operative recovery room, store/pharmacy and separate kennels.
The District Magistrate directed the concerned officers to conduct a joint inspection of the proposed building and assess its suitability for establishing the Animal Birth Control facility.
Kumar Abhishek stressed the need for close coordination among the Animal Husbandry Department, Municipal Committees, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board and other concerned stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of animal welfare measures and timely resolution of related issues.
ADC Rakesh Kumar, ACR Nitin Verma, SDM Katra Piyush Dhotra, Executive Officer, Municipal Committee Katra, and other concerned officers were present in the meeting.
Key Highlights
- Proposal for Animal Catcher Vehicle for Municipal Committee Reasi reviewed
- Animal welfare infrastructure at Parthal discussed
- Proposed Animal Birth Control facility reviewed
- Joint inspection ordered to assess building suitability
- Coordination among departments and stakeholders emphasized
JK EXPRESS TV | REASI