Animal Husbandry Minister Kamali reviews department, calls it key to rural livelihoods

Press Release A review meeting with senior officials of the Department was held today, 26.05.2026, at the Secretariat, chaired by Hon'ble Minister for Animal Husbandry Smt. Se. Kamali. At the meeting, the current activities of the Department, ongoing schemes, services being provided to the public and beneficiaries, and their effectiveness, were reviewed in detail. The Minister noted that the Animal Husbandry Department is not merely a veterinary department but a key growth sector directly linked to the rural economy, self-employment for women, nutritional security, the dairy economy, and rural employment, and requested all officials to give top priority to public welfare and work with honesty and a service-oriented approach. She further directed that the factors hindering easy access to the Department's schemes and services in remote villages be identified and removed; that services be provided quickly and transparently using modern technology; that public petitions and requests be acted upon without delay; that officials monitor the Department's functioning district-wise on a continuing basis and ensure that the benefits of schemes fully reach genuine beneficiaries; and that appropriate legal action be taken against officials who neglect public welfare and indulge in corrupt practices. The meeting was attended by Department Secretary Anu George, IAS; Department Director Sa.P. Amrit, IAS; and other senior officials of the Department. Issued by: Director, Directorate of Information and Public Relations, Chennai-9