On 24 SEP 2025, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, organized a virtual awareness program on Ethno Veterinary Medicine (EVM) for livestock farmers. The program, held on 23rd September 2025 through the Common Service Centres (CSC) network, marked the 10th Ayurveda Day, with the theme “Ayurveda for People and Planet." Chaired by Shri Naresh Pal Gangwar, Secretary, DAHD, the program brought together over one lakh livestock farmers from over 2,000 CSC centres across 23 States/UTs. Shri Naresh Pal Gangwar emphasized integrating Ayurveda with modern veterinary practices for sustainable livestock health management, highlighting the role of Ethno Veterinary Medicine (EVM) as a cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative. Ms. Varsha Joshi, Additional Secretary, DAHD, focused on the use of EVM in treating bovine mastitis and combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This is part of DAHD's efforts to raise awareness on the sustainable use of EVM and provide livestock farmers with affordable and effective solutions for disease management. Aditi Agrawal is listed as the contact. The Release ID is 2170427.
Key Entities Referenced
Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD): Primary organizer of the awareness program on Ethno Veterinary Medicine (EVM)
Ethno Veterinary Medicine (EVM): Subject of an awareness program for livestock farmers, promoted as a cost-effective alternative to synthetic antibiotics
Shri Naresh Pal Gangwar: Secretary, DAHD, chaired the program and emphasized the importance of integrating Ayurveda with modern veterinary practices
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying: The ministry under which DAHD is functioning
Ayurveda Day: The program was linked to Ayurveda Day, highlighting the role of traditional medicine in veterinary practices
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
“Sustainable Livestock Farming Needs Adoption of
Ayurveda-Backed Veterinary Practices” : Shri Naresh
Pal Gangwar
Posted On: 24 SEP 2025 8:39AM by PIB Delhi
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal
Husbandry and Dairying, organized a virtual awareness program on Ethno Veterinary Medicine (EVM) for
livestock farmers. Held on 23rd September 2025 through the Common Service Centres (CSC) network, the
program marked the 10th Ayurveda Day, celebrated this year on the theme “Ayurveda for People and Planet.”
Chaired by Shri Naresh Pal Gangwar, Secretary, DAHD, the programme brought together livestock
farmers from over 2,000 CSC centres across 23 States/UTs, with participation of more than one lakh
farmers.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Naresh Pal Gangwar emphasized upon the importance of integrating
Ayurveda with modern veterinary practices to promote sustainable livestock health management.
Highlighting the growing challenge of antibiotic resistance, he underscored the role of Ethno
Veterinary Medicine (EVM) as a cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative. Shri Gangwar interacted with
the farmers to understand their access to veterinary services and awareness about adoption of EVM for curing
animal diseases. Ms. Varsha Joshi, Additional Secretary, DAHD, in her address, focused on the use of
EVM in treating bovine mastitis. She highlighted its potential in combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
by reducing dependence on synthetic antibiotics and promoting natural, traditional remedies. While stressing
upon its economic benefits, she stated that adoption of traditional herbal treatments often lowers the risk of
overusing antibiotics, which is a major driver of AMR. Ms. Joshi encouraged the farmers to adopt these
practices for healthier livestock and a more resilient dairy sector.
The program is part of the 10th Ayurveda Day celebrations that calls for sustainable use of natural resources,
conservation of medicinal plants and biodiversity and featured expert sessions on Ayurveda-based veterinary
practices. It forms part of DAHD’s broader efforts to raise awareness on the sustainable use of EVM and to
provide livestock farmers with affordable and effective solutions for disease management.
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Aditi Agrawal(Release ID: 2170427)