By Tripura24 News Desk | Agartala Thursday, January 29, 2026
AGARTALA: In a major push towards enhancing the professional landscape of animal husbandry and dairy management in the state, a state-level seminar titled “Professional Management in Veterinary, Animal Husbandry, and Dairy Systems” was held today at Hall No. 1, Pragna Bhavan, Agartala. The workshop is being hailed as a landmark initiative in integrating modern management practices with traditional veterinary services to boost rural prosperity.
Inauguration and Leadership Vision
The seminar was formally inaugurated by Smt. Deepa D. Nair, Secretary of the Department of Animal Resource Development (ARDD), Fisheries, and Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Tribes. Other key dignitaries present on the dais included:
- Dr. Neeraj Kumar Chanchal, Director of ARDD.
- Dr. Bimal Krishna Das, Additional Director (ARDD) and President of the Tripura Veterinary Council (TVC).
- Dr. Anupam Datta, Registrar of the Tripura Veterinary Council.
In her inaugural address, Secretary Deepa D. Nair issued a clarion call to the state’s veterinarians to transition from traditional roles to proactive professional managers.
“Veterinarians are the backbone of our rural economy. To ensure sustainable livelihoods for our farmers, we must adopt scientific, efficient, and value-based management systems. The Tripura government is firmly committed to strengthening the entire value chain—from animal health to dairy production—and our veterinarians must lead this transformation,” Secretary Nair stated.
Focus on Efficiency and Skill Development
The program began with a welcome address by Dr. Anupam Datta, who outlined the primary objectives of the workshop. He emphasized that as the demand for livestock products grows, the need for “Professional Management” becomes essential to minimize waste and maximize output.
Highlights of the Technical Sessions:
- Expert Insights: Two distinguished veterinary experts from outside the state participated as resource persons. They delivered specialized lectures on integrating professional management principles into daily veterinary services.
- Value Chain Integration: Discussions centered on improving service delivery, enhancing operational efficiency, and the seamless integration of dairy value chains.
- Modernization: The experts showcased how digital management tools can help in tracking animal health and improving the “soil-to-silk” or “soil-to-milk” turnaround time.
Strong Participation from the Veterinary Community
The seminar saw an overwhelming response, with approximately 250 registered veterinary doctors from across Tripura’s eight districts in attendance. This massive turnout reflects the collective commitment of the veterinary fraternity toward professional excellence and sector-specific growth.
Director N.K. Chanchal and TVC President Bimal Krishna Das also shared their perspectives, noting that such seminars would henceforth be a regular feature to keep the state’s technocrats updated with global standards.
The workshop concluded with an interactive Q&A session, where field-level veterinarians discussed the challenges of implementing modern management practices in remote areas. The event ended on a high note, with participants pledging to work toward a “Viksit Tripura” through a robust and professionally managed animal resources sector.
