Mokokchung world veterinary day programme was held under the theme Veterinarian response to the covid-19 crisis on 24th April 2021 at Clark Theological College (CTC) hall Aolijen, Mokokchung. It was organized by Nagaland Veterinarians Association in collaboration with department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services Nagaland.

Keynote address was given by Dr. BM.  Sunep Chief A.H and Veterinary Officer Mokokchung who spoke on the importance and significant of the world veterinary day and also highlighted on the response and role played by the department in the district during the outbreak of Covid-19. He said that the veterinarians act as an essential service contributor during the pandemic.

Short speeches were delivered by Dr.Sentitula IFS DFO Mokokchung and Rev. Dr.A.Temjen Jamir, Principal CTC Aolijen. Dr.Sentitula spoke on the importance of preservation and conservation of forest and its flora and fauna for the survival and existence of all the living beings in the world. She also called upon all to be sincere, faithful and discipline in any profession.

Rev. Dr. A. Temjen Jamir principal spoke on the activities of the college related to veterinary projects for the skill training to students. He also said that preserving nature is the most important for human existence.

Special dedicatory prayer for the day was pronounced by Rev. Dr. A. Temjenjamir principal CTC Aolijen. The programme concluded with vote of thanks proposed by Dr. Nemjemyanger Kubzari FM.SCBF Alibawho also read out the presidential message for world veterinary day.

(DPRO Mokokchung)