A new district-level veterinary hospital will soon be constructed in Ayodhya to strengthen animal healthcare services and provide improved treatment facilities for livestock. The initiative, currently under consideration at the state government level, aims to enhance medical infrastructure for animals across the district.
Sadar Veterinary Campus Identified as Suitable Location
As part of the preliminary discussions, the Sadar Veterinary Hospital campus has been identified as the most suitable site for the proposed district veterinary hospital. Officials noted that the campus has sufficient land available for construction, making it an ideal location for the project.
Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) Indradev stated that the proposal is still in its early stages and detailed plans have not yet been shared with district-level authorities.
Existing Animal Healthcare Infrastructure in Ayodhya
At present, the district operates 29 veterinary facilities serving livestock owners at the tehsil, block, and village levels. These centers are staffed with:
- Deputy Chief Veterinary Officers at the tehsil level
- Veterinary doctors at block and village levels
- Pharmacists
- Livestock extension officers
- Support staff
Ayodhya district consists of 11 blocks, and animal healthcare services are distributed accordingly to support farmers and livestock owners.
State-Level Planning Underway Across Uttar Pradesh
The state government is reportedly evaluating the construction of district-level veterinary hospitals in multiple districts across Uttar Pradesh. While discussions are ongoing, specific implementation timelines and structural details have not yet been finalized.
Issues With Existing Poly Clinic in Cantonment Area
Currently, a large poly clinic operates in the cantonment area at the divisional headquarters. The facility, which has been functional for several years, is located within the premises of the Deputy Director of Animal Husbandry.
However, due to traffic restrictions and entry regulations in the military-controlled cantonment zone, livestock owners often face difficulties bringing animals there for treatment. As a result, the clinic remains underutilized despite having a spacious building with nearly 50 rooms. Reports suggest that more than half of the rooms have remained vacant since construction, even after the Deputy Director’s office began operating there.
Aim: Better Access and Advanced Treatment for Livestock
The proposed district veterinary hospital in Ayodhya is expected to address accessibility challenges and provide advanced medical facilities for animals. Once approved and constructed, it will offer improved treatment services, benefiting livestock farmers and strengthening rural animal healthcare infrastructure in the region.
