Birsa Agricultural University (BAU) Vice-Chancellor Dr George John has urged the veterinary graduates to become job providers rather than job seekers through development of entrepreneurship.
There is immense scope in the fields of biotechnology industry, animal vaccine production and animal diagnostics in the State which can be taken up by veterinary graduates after a brief course in entrepreneurship development. Such ventures may also lead to technology development required for the growth of animal husbandry sectors, he said.
Addressing the ‘Farewell-cum-oath taking ceremony’ of veterinary graduates of 2009 batch at Ranchi Veterinary College (RVC) Auditorium on Saturday, the Vice-Chancellor said the culmination or award of degree is not the end of pursuit for knowledge rather it is beginning. He urged the outgoing students to act as ambassadors of the College and University and added that he would like to tap the strength of alumni and former teachers of the College for institution’s development by establishing strong network with them. With the help and efforts of all sections of the University, the past glory of RVC will be brought back and the problems plaguing the institution would be solved in a phase-wise manner, the VC said. Dr John, who has over two decades experience in animal biotechnology with the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, said besides challenges there are immense opportunities also in animal biotechnology which can provide rewarding career to veterinarians. Biotech industries have come up mainly in big cities like Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai etc and he would like to see setting up of such units in Jharkhand too with the joint effort of investors, academia and Government.
Dean of Veterinary Faculty Dr Rl Prasad said the RVC which once had 121 teachers in position is now being managed by just 21 teachers as a result the Veterinary Council of India has imposed a ban on admissions in undergraduate course for the last two sessions.
The Dean also administered the oath to outgoing students to use their scientific knowledge and skill for the society through protection of animal health, relief of animal suffering, and conservation of animal resources, promotion of public health and advancement of medical knowledge.
Dr Rajnikant Kumar bagged eight awards instituted in memory of different persons for obtaining highest grade point average in veterinary gynaecology, medicine, surgery, nutrition, pharmacology, parasitology and physiology.
University officials Drs DK Singh ‘Dron’, Narendra Kudada, Arun Prasad, Sushil Prasad, retired teacher CM Prasad besides Alok Kumar pandey, Director Dairy development and Rajnikant Tirkey, Joint Director, Dept of Animal Husbandry, Govt of Jharkhand also spoke on the occasion.