Aizawl, November 10 – Mizoram’s chief minister, Lalduhoma, said the state’s future depends on strong skills in livestock farming and veterinary care. Speaking at the 27th foundation day of the College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry in Selesih, he highlighted how farmers across Mizoram and the rest of Northeast India rely on cattle, goats and poultry for their livelihoods.
The college, which is part of the Central Agricultural University in Imphal, has trained more than 800 students since 1997. Today, 440 students are enrolled, and the school has produced 891 veterinary doctors, 378 post‑graduates and 15 PhD scholars. “We will continue to grow and help farmers in the state and beyond,” Lalduhoma said.
A key moment of the day was the opening of a new Pesticide Residue Analysis Laboratory on the campus. The facility will support research under the All India Network Project on Pesticide Residues, a national programme launched in 1985 to keep food safe. Farmers in Mizoram will use the lab’s results to confirm that their produce is clean and safe for sale and consumption.
Lalduhoma urged teachers to keep up their dedication and students to take advantage of every learning opportunity. “Good practice in animal health will bring healthier, more sustainable food for all,” he added.
Two senior ministers – Horticulture Minister C. Lalsawivunga and Agriculture Minister P.C. Vanlalruata – were also present to celebrate the college’s 27‑year legacy. The state earns a reputation in Northeast India for producing skilled veterinarians and increasingly safety‑oriented agricultural products—an investment the government plans to keep strengthening.
Source: ianslive
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