Question: Which state has decided to set up “India’s first government-run ambulance network” for animals?
a) Harayana
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Maharashtra
d) Andhra Pradesh
Ans: d)
Context
- State government of Andhra Pradesh has decided to set up “India’s first government-run ambulance network” for animals.
Facts
- It will be set up by Animal Husbandry Department and will have one Mobile Ambulance Veterinary Clinic at every assembly constituency.
- A total of 175 mobile ambulances (veterinary) clinics will be placed at Assembly Constituency Level on the lines of 108 Services for providing Veterinary services at the doorstep.
- One of the major facilities these ambulances will provide is the ‘Hydraulic Lift’ facility to lift animals and shift them to the nearest Government Veterinary Facility in case of emergency.
- This service will have a 24/7 toll-free call centre.
By kameshwar shukla