Jaipur, November 17 (IANS). Rajasthan’s Animal Husbandry Department has taken a “historic step” in technological innovation by launching a chatbot-based system to treat sick animals.
This pioneering initiative enables pet owners to report diseases, symptoms and related problems directly to specialist veterinarians, ensuring prompt medical guidance.
In the last six months, 82,713 cattle farmers have used the platform, resulting in medical assistance to 65,490 animals.
Union Minister of State Baghel appreciated this initiative and called it a model worthy of being adopted by other states. He praised Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and Animal Husbandry Minister Jora Ram Kumawat for taking forward this innovation and urged for widespread implementation of the chatbot system across the country.
Animal Husbandry Minister Jora Ram Kumawat said that the Rajasthan government is committed to strengthening animal husbandry, the backbone of the rural economy.
He said technological interventions like chatbots are bringing real change by delivering veterinary services directly to the livestock owners.
He further said that our aim is to ensure that medical aid reaches every livestock owner at their doorstep.
Department Secretary Samit Sharma said there are plans to integrate the chatbot with artificial intelligence to enable quicker analysis and more accurate diagnosis of animal diseases.
He said that the Maharashtra government has appreciated the 1962 model chatbot system of Rajasthan and has decided to adopt a similar facility.
MB Marale, Deputy Secretary, Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries, Maharashtra, has directed to launch a WhatsApp-based chatbot under the 1962 Mahapashudhan Sanjeevani App.
According to Anand Sejra, Director of Animal Husbandry Department, the chatbot system has made veterinary services faster, more transparent and more accessible. This has accelerated treatment delivery and significantly reduced animal mortality.
Veterinarians now provide online consultation and facilitate immediate treatment through local veterinary clinics when required.
This innovative initiative is providing substantial relief to cattle farmers across Rajasthan and making the state a national leader in digital animal health services.
–IANS
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