Veterinary doctors authorised to take milk samples for lab testing in Haryana

The Haryana Government on Thursday authorised veterinary doctors to take samples of milk and send these for laboratory examination.

Chief Minister Manohar Lal issued directions in this regard during the Janta Darbar organised at his residence here. At the darbar, people from the State and representatives of 15 delegations presented their demands.

Besides, officers of Health Department, the Chief Minister also authorized officers of Animal Husbandry Department to take milk samples to ensure the good quality of milk in the State. Veterinary doctors in their respective areas will lift milk samples and send these for examination in laboratory.

On the demands made by Diploma Veterinary Association, Manohar Lal directed the Additional Chief Secretary, Animal Husbandry Department, to conduct an inspection.

Manohar Lal also issued directions that the procedure of allotting duties to home guards be made online, and regular raids should be conducted by joint teams constituted for the purpose to prevent illegal mining in Ghaggar river.

Taking a serious note of the complaints regarding illegal mining in river Ghaggar in Panchkula, he directed officers to conduct regular raids to prevent illegal mining at all cost.

On the grievance submitted by the delegation of Haryana Private School Association, he asked them to submit their demands to the Additional Chief Secretary, School Education, by August 25 so that appropriate action could be taken.

On the demand of bringing schools under the Right to Education Act, he said the department is formulating a policy regarding recognition of schools. If the Haryana Private School Association makes any suggestions, these would be considered, he added.