Call 1962 for free pet care at home: Vety Director
Source: Chronicle News Service

Imphal, July 16 2025: Veterinary & Animal Husbandry director Dr RK Khogendrajit has informed that individuals may now call the toll-free number 1962 to avail free treatment services for cattle and pets.

Upon reviving the call, staff from the Mobile Veterinary Unit (MVU) will respond and provide veterinary care at the doorstep, assured the director.

Addressing the media on Wednesday, Dr Khogendrajit said that the MVU was launched by the department on July 11 last year.

A total of 33 vans have been distributed to every district with each unit comprising a veterinary officer, a para-vet and a driver cum attendant.

"Any farmer whose domestic animals are sick and require treatment can call the toll free number of the MVU and avail the benefits" .

He further informed that upon receiving the call on the toll free number, the caller farmer can talk with the veterinary officer where the officer can prescribe medicines for the animal or despatch a team from the nearest MVU to deliver veterinary services at the doorstep as per the need.

Dr RK Khogendrajit further stated that currently there are 7 units in Imphal East, 6 in Imphal West, 3 each in Thoubal, Ukhrul and Kamjong, 2 each in Senapati, Chandel, Churachandpur, Tamenglong and Noney and 1 unit each in Moreh, Jiribam and Kangpokpi.

Since its launch, a total of 10,604 calls have been received where veterinary officers have provided services over call, while the MVY has delivered door step services to altogether 9392 households.

Altogether 10719 vaccinations have been provided.

Meanwhile, according to a statement from the department of Veterinary & Animal Husbandry, each MVU is a specially fabricated Vehicle equipped with tools for diagnosis, treatment, minor surgeries, audio-visual aids and essential veterinary supplies.

All MVU movements are digitally tracked, and daily service logs are maintained to ensure transparency and accountability.

This initiative brings timely, accessible and professional animal healtncare to every corner of the state, he maintained, adding that the department implemented Livestock Insurance under National Livestock Mission (NLM) with an aim to promote livestock health and security across the state following the new operational guidelines.

Under this scheme, the premium rate is fixed at 5.25 per cent of the insured animal s value, with the beneficiary contributing 15 per cent of the premium amount, while the central and state share the remaining 85 per cent.

The scheme covers horses and ponies, in addition to cattle, buffalo, mithun, yak, donkey, mules, sheep, goat, camel, pig and rabbit, the statement informed.

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