Why in news? Government of Karnataka had announced ‘Pashu Sanjeevini’ mobile veterinary clinics were now operational in the state.

Highlights:

• They will provide veterinary services at the doorsteps of the dairy farmers.
• Kalaburagi, Raichur, Koppal, Vijayanagar, Bidar, Yadgir and Ballari were given vehicles.
• Karnataka had started a cattle helpline for the first time in the country.

About Pashu Sanjeevini

• This programme is component of the Rashtriya Gokul Mission that aims to conserve and develop indigenous breed
• It is implemented through well-equipped surgical vehicles for the preservation, care and health care of cattle in order to facilitate the farmers and cattle caregivers.
• The Centre and state are sharing the cost of the project in the ratio of 60:40.
• Each ‘Pashu Sanjeevini’ vehicle houses a veterinarian, a veterinary assistant and a driver.