President Murmu Urges IVRI to Innovate Indigenous, Eco-Friendly Veterinary Solutions

By A Staff Reporter

Bareilly: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday attended the convocation ceremony of the prestigious Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, where she emphasized the urgent need for sustainable and indigenous innovations in veterinary science.

Addressing students, faculty, and dignitaries, President Murmu highlighted the dual responsibility of veterinary institutes to protect animal health while safeguarding human and environmental well-being. “Institutes like IVRI should focus on developing indigenous and low-cost treatments and nutritional solutions for animals,” she said, urging the scientific community to move toward affordable and eco-conscious veterinary care.

The President also raised concerns about the overuse of certain animal medications that have harmful side effects. “It is important to find alternatives to medicines whose side effects are not just limited to animals but also impact humans and the environment,” she warned.

Murmu lauded IVRI's contributions to the country’s livestock and veterinary sectors but stressed that going forward, research must align with the principles of One Health—a global approach that links animal, human, and environmental health.