41. Network of mobile veterinary dispensaries, doorstep service to farmers
Status: The government rolled out a toll-free animal helpline “1962” and 300-odd mobile veterinary units (MVU) in May 2022 to provide healthcare services for dairy animals at farmers’ doorstep. Under the programme, the government aims to fund one MVU for every one lakh livestock population. These MVUs are customized fabricated vehicles with equipment for diagnosis, treatment & minor surgery, audio-visual aids and other basic requirements for the treatment of animals. i