JAMMU, April 2: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Thursday rejected a Private Members’ resolution proposing the establishment of a Veterinary and Animal Sciences University in the Jammu region. The resolution was put forth by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Legislator Narinder Singh Raina.
Information was available with The Chenab Times that the resolution, titled “this House urges for the proposal of establishment of a Veterinary and Animal Sciences University in the Jammu region: a strategic imperative for Viksit Bharat @2047,” was formally moved by Raina. The proposal aimed to bolster the veterinary and animal sciences sector within the region, recognizing its importance for national development under the Viksit Bharat @2047 initiative.
Following the tabling of the resolution, Legislators Mir Saifullah of the National Conference and Nizam-ud-Din Bhat of the Congress proposed amendments to the motion. However, these proposed amendments, along with the original resolution, were subsequently disallowed by the Assembly through a voice vote. The legislative process concluded with the rejection of the proposal for the new university.
The push for establishing a dedicated Veterinary and Animal Sciences University in Jammu comes amid ongoing efforts to enhance agricultural productivity and animal husbandry practices across the Union Territory. Such institutions are crucial for advancing research, providing specialized education, and developing skilled professionals to support the livestock sector, which plays a significant role in the local economy and rural livelihoods.
The rejection of the Private Members’ resolution means that the immediate legislative push for the establishment of this specific university in Jammu has stalled. Further proposals or government initiatives would be required to revive the concept of a new veterinary university in the region. The Assembly’s decision underscores the complexities of legislative processes, where private member bills must garner sufficient support to be adopted and moved forward.
The proposed university was envisioned to address the growing need for advanced veterinary care, disease control, and scientific research in animal sciences, contributing to food security and economic growth. The strategic imperative cited in the resolution highlighted the potential of such an institution to align with national development goals. The legislative proceedings reflected the typical dynamics of parliamentary debate, where proposals are introduced, debated, potentially amended, and ultimately voted upon by members.
The Chenab Times News Desk