Writeup AP 2011-12 - Punjab State Planning Board

2.3.40 From the year 2010-11 onwards, funds for the purpose have been provided
under plan scheme PM 6 ‘Assistance to NGOs. Hence, no outlay is provided for the Annual
Plan 2011-12.
AH – 22 Control of Rabbies and Brucellosis in Punjab.
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Outlay –NIL
2.3.41 Rabbies and Brucellosis are dreadful diseases of animal and human beings.
The staff of department is at risk while handling the suspected cases of rabbies and the staff
of the department has to go for prophylaxis treatment against this disease many times and
some of them have lost their lives. It is proposed to undertake regular prophylaxis
vaccination of all A.H.D. personnel. This will help the staff to work fearlessly and they can
provide better services to the livestock of state. The Surveillance of diseases would be
required to identify the diseased animals. The owners of animals will be advised to segregate
positive reactor animals. This will help in checking the spread of disease.
This scheme is being implemented through RKVY. Hence, no outlay is
provided for the Annual Plan 2011-12.
AH - 24 Renovation & Upgradation of Veterinary Institutions in the State (ACA
2010-11 – Rs.20.00 Crore).
Outlay-Rs. 1.00 lac
2.3.42 The Department of Animal Husbandry is engaged in providing health care and
breeding services to the indigenous and exotic animals being reared by the farmers of the
State. The department is having a network of 782 Veterinary Hospitals and 1485 Veterinary
Dispensaries in the State. Presently, the buildings of majority of these Institutions
(Veterinary Dispensaries, Hospitals and Polyclinics) are in poor condition and their repair &
renovation is required to extend better services to the farmers.
2.3.43 An amount of Rs.20.00 crore would be required to repair/renovate/
addition/alteration of buildings of veterinary institutions as per detail given below:-
(Rs in Crore)
S.No. Institutes Numbers Cost (Appr)
1. Dispensaries About 1000 12.00
2. Hospitals
Policlinics
& Veterinary About 400 & 10 8.00
Total : 20.00