Agartala, 29th October 2026 : A newly constructed Sub-Divisional Veterinary Hospital was inaugurated at Panisagar in North Tripura, marking a significant step towards strengthening veterinary healthcare services and supporting livestock owners in the region.
Sudhangshu Das, Minister of Animal Resources Development, Fisheries and SC Welfare, inaugurated the hospital in the presence of Panisagar MLA Binay Bhushan Das and other dignitaries. The programme also featured a one-day district-level training programme under the National Livestock Mission (NLM) 2026.
Following the inauguration, the Minister and other dignitaries toured the newly constructed facility and reviewed its infrastructure, medical equipment, medicines and other arrangements. Discussions were also held on the hospital’s facilities and operational preparedness.
Addressing the gathering, Sudhangshu Das congratulated the people of Panisagar and described the occasion as highly significant for the region. He said the hospital was not merely a structure made of brick and mortar but a facility intended to fulfil the expectations of local livestock owners and address the challenges they face.
The Minister assured that veterinary doctors, para-veterinary staff and other support personnel would be regularly available at the hospital to provide services and work in the best interests of livestock owners.
He also highlighted the role of the Animal Resources Development Department (ARDD) in strengthening Tripura’s rural economy through the development of the livestock sector.
The programme included a ceremonial lamp-lighting, a cultural performance and the distribution of cheques or grants to beneficiaries, reflecting the government’s efforts to promote livestock development and improve rural livelihoods.
