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Veterinary Council of India (VCI)

Veterinary Council (VCI) ias toppers

The Veterinary Council of India declared a list of elected members.

Veterinary Council of India
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About Veterinary Council of India (VCI):

  • The Veterinary Council of India is a statutory body under the Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984.
  • It has been functional under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying since 1984.
  • It is funded through 100% Grants-in-Aid from the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying.

Structure:

  • The council comprises 27 members in total, including 14 nominated members, 11 elected members (elected every 3 years), and 2 ex officio members.

Objectives:

  • The VCI maintains the Indian Veterinary Practitioners’ Register and sets minimum standards for veterinary education.
  • It regulates veterinary practice and education, advises Central and State Governments on veterinary matters, and handles the recognition of foreign veterinary qualifications.

Functions:

  • The council conducts the All India Pre-Veterinary Test (AIPVT), implements and enforces standards and regulations, guides on professional ethics and conduct, and updates and maintains the register of practitioners.

Key Regulations:

  • Key regulations include the Indian Veterinary Council Rules, 1985, Registration Regulations, 1992, and Professional Conduct Regulations, 1992.

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