Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Andhra Pradesh: Minister Criticizes YSRCP on Animal Husbandry
The current Agriculture Minister is criticizing the previous government.
He says they didn't hire enough vets, hurting farmers and animal care.
The previous government stopped some programs that helped animals, but the current government is restarting them.
The minister is also increasing student financial aid.
He mentioned the government is addressing concerns about animal health and is planning on building more veterinary hospitals.
He is encouraging animal rearing to help improve the economy.
Agriculture Minister Atchannaidu criticized YSRCP for failing to recruit veterinarians.
Notifications for veterinary posts were issued during 2014-2019.
The current government has proposed to fill 293 Veterinary Assistant Surgeon posts.
Stipends for veterinary students at Tirupati’s Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University have been revised.
The Minister confirmed animal deaths and stated remedial measures were underway.
- Who
- Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu
- What
- Criticized YSRCP government for neglect of animal husbandry and veterinary services.
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh Assembly
- Why
- To discuss animal husbandry and veterinary service improvements.
YSRCP Government Actions
Current Government Actions
Veterinary Recruitment
YSRCP Government Actions
Failed to recruit any veterinarians for five years.
Current Government Actions
Proposing to fill 293 Veterinary Assistant Surgeon posts.
Animal Healthcare Programs
YSRCP Government Actions
Halted vaccination programs, monthly veterinary camps, and fodder distribution.
Current Government Actions
Reviving these services.
- Minister
- Kinjarapu Atchannaidu
- Previous Government
- YSRCP
- Posts Filled 2017
- 303 Veterinary Doctors
- Posts Filled 2018
- 223 Veterinary Doctors
- Veterinary Assistant Surgeons Approval
- 258 posts
- UG Stipend Increase
- Rs 7,000 to Rs 10,500
