India, March 18 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
As per information uploaded by the respective State on Bharat Pashudhan portal, the vaccination coverage achieved under Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) in Odisha, during 2025-26 is 543.35 lakh for FMD, 11.35 lakh for Brucellosis, 11.35 lakh for PPR and 1.91 lakh for CSF. Further, in Mayurbhanj district, vaccination coverage is 10.57 lakh for FMD, 726 for Brucellosis, 1.06 lakh for PPR and 14020 for CSF.
(c) Animal Husbandry is State subject and strengthening of Veterinary service including staffing is done by the respective State Government. However, the steps taken by this Ministry to address strengthening of Veterinary services in tribal areas are outlined as under:
Further, as informed by the State, 314 Mobile veterinary Units (MVUs) are functional in the State of Odisha under the State plan scheme Mukhyamantri Bhramyamana Prani Chikitsha Seva for delivery of Veterinary service at farmers doorstep.
This information was given by Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh in the Rajya Sabha in response to a question asked.
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