Agitating veterinary doctors in Odisha put strike on hold; livestock healthcare services to be normalised soon

The veterinary doctors, who had been on mass leave for a month over multiple demands, have put their strike on hold. 

After getting assurance from the government over fulfilment of their demands in phases, the veterinary doctors' association took the decision to put their strike on hold. The association on Saturday informed their decision to put their strike on hold. 

After a month-long strike, the agitating veterinary doctors staged a dharna in front of the Directorate of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services. Later, a delegation of doctors met the director. 

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The veterinary doctors in the State had been on mass leave since January 18. They were staging massive protests in Bhubaneswar demanding cadre restructuring, referral facilities, transformation of the service delivery system, and free treatment of animals.

Amid the veterinary doctors’ strike, farmers and pet owners were suffering a lot.