Mobile Veterinary Units Reach 91.56 Lakh Farmers

The government announced that 4,019 Mobile Veterinary Units have been established in 29 states and union territories since their inception in 2021-22, benefiting 91.56 lakh farmers and treating 1.90 crore animals. The program is fully operational, with no current plans for expansion.

The government revealed on Wednesday that a total of 4,019 Mobile Veterinary Units (MVUs) are now operational across 29 states and union territories.

Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying S P Singh Baghel confirmed in a written statement to the Rajya Sabha that there are no current plans to extend the MVU program beyond these regions.

Launched in 2021-22, the units have benefited 91.56 lakh farmers and treated 1.90 crore animals, becoming fully functional by the fiscal year 2023-24.