Shillong, January 13: The 20th General Body Meeting of the Meghalaya Veterinary Services Association was held today the 13th January 2016, at the Conference Hall, Directorate of A.H. & Veterinary Department Shillong. Smti. M. Ampareen Lyngdoh, Meghalaya Minister PWD (Buildings), Information & Public Relations, etc.,graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Dr. K.B. Sahkhar i/c President, MVSA Apex Body, Dr. B.K. Mawthoh Joint Director A.H & Vety (Adm), Dr. C.J.K. Warjri General Secretary MVSA Apex Body, were among others who were present at the inaugural session.
The Chief Guest, Smti. M. Ampareen Lyngdoh in her address praised the department for all the hard work and services which it had provide to the public of the state over the time.
“Veterinarian is most sought after profession by the young people of the country”, she stated adding that in the coming years, the people of the state can look at veterinary as an option not just for employment but for selfless service to the state, she said. Stating that animal husbandry and animal rearing is a great job opportunity for the young people of the state, she called upon the officers and staff of the department to reach out to the remote areas and ensure that proper assistance is given to the farmers.
Others who spoke on the occasion were Dr. B K Mawthoh, Dr. K B Sahkhar who gave the welcome speech and Dr. C J K Warjri who proposed the vote of thanks.
