PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has termed establishment of University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Swat, a need of the region as existing universities offered limited programmes in veterinary education.
“It will not only provide quality education and research facilities for students, but will also prove to be a milestone for development of livestock and allied fields,” According to a statement issued from the CM Secretariat here on Thursday.
The chief minister ordered completion of all codal formalities for commencement of academic activities at the newly-established facility.
“This is the first university of its kind in KP and of vital importance owning to growing needs of veterinary education in the region,” CM Khan said, adding that the project would not only promote innovative research techniques in this field, but also provide a solid base for sustainable development of all relevant sectors.
Chairing a progress review meeting regarding commencement of classes at the university, the chief minister directed concerned quarters to bring relevant laws and rules in coherence with contemporary needs.
“The proposed draft of the act already under consideration should be finalised immediately and submitted for approval,” the statement quoted the chief minister as saying.
About preparedness for the commencement of classes of the university, the meeting was told that construction work on the building of the university was in progress. The new university will provide education and research facilities in 20 different departments of three faculties.
Seven different departments, including Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, Fisheries, Wildlife, Biochemistry and Biotechnology, will be established under the faculty of Biosciences.
Similarly, Pathology, Microbiology, Medicine, Surgery and Pet Sciences departments will be established under the Faculty of Veterinary Science, whereas Animal Nutrition, Livestock Management, Poultry Sciences, Breeding and Genetics and Department of Meat and Dairy Technology will be set up under the faculty of Animal Production and Technology.
Published in Dawn, December 30th, 2022
