Common issues raised during the campaign for Veterinary Council of India elections 2020
Compiled by: Dr. Dibjyoti Hanse
The eVoting for VCI members under sub-section(3)(g) of section 3 of the Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984 will be held from 20-22nd August 2020. The objective of this update is to document the significant issues raised during the campaign for VCI elections 2020. The initiative may additionally help voters to make informed choices.
For the first time, a number of contestants are forming unofficial panels to collaborate and campaign together. The idea of contesting the VCI election as an unofficial panel has its pros and cons. This update considers only issues raised by various panels. It was not possible to analyze issues raised by individual contestants due to the limited availability of published manifesto. Individual candidates contesting the election has the equal right to be considered by a voter. This update is not an endorsement for voting to any / only to candidates representing a panel.
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| KEY ISSUES RAISED | NAME OF PANELS RAISING THE ISSUE AS PER THEIR PUBLISHED MANIFESTO |
| Minimum Standards of Veterinary Practice Regulation | All panels except Democratic Alliance |
| One Nation, One Pay, One Designation | All panels except FSAPAI |
| NPA to States and UTs where it is non-existent | All panels except FSAPAI |
| Continuous Veterinary education and Skill development for all vets | All panel except Democratic Alliance, National Panel and FSAPAI |
| The digital Registration process for State councils and VCI | By IVA Panel led by Dr. Umesh Chandra Sharma, National United Front and National Panel |
| Single window Grievance Cell at VCI for vets from all across India | By IVA Panel led by Dr. Umesh Chandra Sharma and National Panel |
| Stricter norms and SOPs for regulating import and export of animals, animal products and germplasms | By IVA Panel led by Dr. Umesh Chandra Sharma and National Panel |
| Develop an effective mechanism to check quackery in the Veterinary Profession | Borth IVA panels led by Dr. Chirantan Kadian and Dr. Umesh Chandra Sharma, respectively. Also by FSAPAI |
| Thorough implementation of IVC Act, 1984 | By IVA panel led by Dr. Chirantan Kadian, Progressive Panel, Democratic Alliance and National Panel |
| Organizational Strengthening of VCI and State Veterinary Councils | By IVA panel led by Dr. Chirantan Kadian, Democratic Alliance, and National Panel |
| Establishment of separate Indian Council of Veterinary Research (ICVR) | All except Democratic Alliance and FSAPAI |
| Separate cadre for veterinarians in Forest, Urban Development, Police department, etc | Borth IVA panels led by Dr. Chirantan Kadian and Dr. Umesh Chandra Sharma respectively |
| Creation of All India Veterinary Services like IAS, IPS, etc | By IVA Panel led by Dr. Umesh Chandra Sharma and National Panel |
| Implementation of Dynamic Assured Career Program (DACP) | By Team IVA team led by Dr. Chirantan Kadian, Progressive Panel and Democratic Alliance |
| Raising the standards of Veterinary Education and up-gradation of curriculum along with the periodical review of MSVE | By all panels directly or indirectly |
| Filling up of all the existing vacancies in Veterinary Universities and Animal Husbandry Departments of respective State Governments | All panel except FSAPAI |
| Encouraging technological innovations in Animal Husbandry Practices and scientific R&D in the Veterinary field with better infrastructure and institutional facilities | All panel except National Panel |
| Strengthening of the department like Poultry Science in various veterinary colleges | By IVA Panel led by Dr. Umesh Chandra Sharma, Progressive Panel and National Panel |
| Improvement in Intern/PG/Ph.D. allowances/scholarship/stipend in parity with medical professionals | Both IVA panels, National United Front and Democratic Alliance |
| Provision a better working environment, and security for vets, especially lady vets | By IVA Panel led by Dr. Umesh Chandra Sharma, Progressive Panel, Democratic Alliance and National Panel |
| Implementation of appropriate and transparent promotion, transfer policy | By IVA panel led by Dr. Chirantan Kadian, Progressive Panel and National United Front |
| Veterinary Services to be declared as an emergency and technical services under ESMA | By National United Front, Democratic Alliance, and National Panel |
| Director of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department must be a registered veterinarian | By IVA Panel led by Dr. Umesh Chandra Sharma and National United Front |
Clarifications:
- The update includes only the common issues as detailed by panels in its manifesto. Panels who may have missed out detailing the particular issue but may indirectly reflect the same issue in their manifesto in a different manner are not included in this post.
- The update includes key issues that have been seen to be common to at least two or more panels in their manifestos. Issues that are unique to individual panels are not included in this document.
- The update is based on various manifestos, promotion material as available in the public domain.
- The issues identified may not be within the mandate of the Veterinary Council of India. The voters are advised to use their judgment.
- The update included manifesto of candidates endorsed by the Federation of Small Animal Practitioners Associations of India (FSAPAI) as a panel. However, with only two candidates, it is not a panel in real sense. It seems the primary focus of FSAPAI endorsement is to ensure the representation of private practicing veterinarians.
- Where required, the comment section of this update can be used by representatives of any panel to clarify their views. The comment section can also be used by any contestants to raise issues not covered in this update.
Disclaimer:
All efforts are made to include various panels and their manifestos. The compiler and Vet Helpline India Pvt Ltd do not claim 100% accuracy of the information included.
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