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Kohima | July 19 : The Nagaland Cabinet has approved setting up a veterinary college in the state. According to the annual administrative report of the department tabled in the recently-concluded state assembly session, during 2006-2007, a total of 1101 students after passing class-XII in science (Physic, Chemistry & Biology), appeared for entrance tests seeking admission for medical, veterinary, dental and agriculture studies.
“Of these, only about 200 students could be accommodated. This low in-take capacity is due to absence of professional colleges in the state and consequent dependence on allotment of seats by the Government of India. Thus, the need for a professional institute to cater to the requirements of the state for higher professional education is acutely felt,” the report said. Setting up a veterinary college in the state would address the problem, the report said and that the contribution of veterinary services would act as a catalyst in the economic development of the state.
Further, the report said the demand for animal husbandry products cannot be met and large imports of these products from outside take place today “due to the food habits of the people.” As demand exists, development of animal husbandry holds a viable potential for economic development and contribute to employment generation for the state, it said. The report said the demand for professionals is ever on the rise but it cannot be met by supply. The benefits from such an institute would not be confined only to the state alone but the NE states in particular. With these advantages, the report said, the state cabinet had already approved setting up a veterinary college in Nagaland. The feasibility report, DPR, affiliation and registrations are in progress.
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