Commissioner Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) Devansh Yadav today conducted a surprise inspection of the out sourced Cattle Pound Seri Khurd Nagrota. He inspected the animal sheds to verify their segregation and physical health etc.
The treatment record of the animals, the fodder and the manpower was verified on the spot. The Commissioner observed poor segregation of the animals and lack of balanced nutritional being provided to the cattle.
It was informed by the concerned Veterinary Assistant Surgeon that the working of the Gaushalla is under CCTV surveillance and accessible online. The Commissioner took round of the premises and issued a slew of directions to the Outsourced agency as well as to the I/c Cattle Pound Nagrota.
He asked for immediate segregation of the animals in separate sheds and provision of nutritious diet for the cattle. The outsourced agency was directed to maintain the death record of the animals and also keep sufficient stock of the emergency medicines.
The Paravet of the JMC was directed to maintain the treatment record of each animal separately by pasting the photograph along with tag No. of the animal on the register. The concerned VAS was directed to coordinate with Regional & Urban Development Agency (RUDA) for making compost out of Cow dung at the site.
The Commissioner JMC was accompanied by the Joint Commissioner (H&S), Animal Welfare Officer, Incharge VAS Cattle Pound.