Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has issued a directive to commence the construction work of the proposed Veterinary Science College in Gorakhpur.

During a review of the detailed project report on Wednesday, the chief minister said that this college would be affiliated to Pt Deendayal Upadhyaya Veterinary Sciences University and Cow Research Institute in Mathura.

The chief minister further emphasied that this initiative will greatly benefit cattle herders from western Bihar and the neighbouring Nepal.

Discussing the nature of the college, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that 80 acres of land had been identified for this college which would be developed in three phases.

The huge campus would have basic facilities like hospital block, academic block, staff quarters, hostel along with research study centres in various disciplines related to veterinary science

“There should be medical facilities on the ground floor for big animals and on the first floor as per convenience for small animals,” he said.

In addition to focusing on poultry science and the dairy sector, the chief minister has also issued directives for essential research in animal breed improvement.

He has given support to establish a college campus based on the concept of ‘Net Zero Energy’. Additionally, modern technology will be used in architecture to emphasise the development of a green campus.

According to the chief minister’s instructions, in the initial phase, admission for 100 undergraduate students will be arranged here.

Yogi also directed that coordination should be established with the experts of Pt Deendayal Upadhyaya Veterinary Sciences University and Cow Research Institute, Mathura regarding the establishment of the college equipped with all necessary services and state-of-the-art facilities.