THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT
MANUAL OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND VETERINARY DEPARTMENT.
( Published under Sec 4(1) (b) of Right To Information Act,2005)
CONTENTS:
1. Organisation set up of AH & Vety Department,functions and duties.
2. Powers and duties of Officers and employees.
3. Decision making procedures, channels of supervision and accountability.
4. Norms for discharge of functions.
5. Rules, Regulations, instructions, manuals, records held by the Department.
6. Statement of the categories of documents held or under its control.
7. Consultation with or representation by public for formulation of policies. 13
8. Boards,councils,committees constituted.
9. Directory of officers and employees.
10. Monthly remuneration of officers and employees.
11. Budget allocations.
12. Subsidy programme and manner of executions.
13. Concessions, permits or authorizations granted.
14. Information in electronic form.
15. Facilities available for obtaining information by the public.
16. Names and designation of Public Information Officers.
17. Annexures-I-Directory of Officers and Staff.with monthly remunerations.
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Introduction
This Manual is being prepared as per the provision of Section 4(1)b of the Right To Information Act 2005. In keeping with the spirit of the Act, the manual provides an exhaustive source of information on all the aspects of the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department of the Government of Mizoram. This manual contains an overview of the Department activities, the organizational structures, area of operation and services offered. It also contains the Acts and Rules being enforced by the Department in connection with animal husbandry activities in Mizoram.
For further information, the officers designated as Public Information Officers and Assistant Public Information Officers as listed in Chapter 16 may be contacted.
Some information are also available in electronic forms which can be accessed through the internet via the Department web-site www.ah&vety.mizoram.gov.in.
CHAPTER:1
ORGANISATIONAL SET UP,FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES OF OFFICERS OF AH & VETY DEPARTMENT.
Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department is one of the Development Departments under Government of Mizoram, headed by the Director under whom there are four Joint Directors. One of the Joint directors is posted at Lunglei to supervise the work of the Department in the Southern part of Mizoram. Of the two Joint Directors posted at Directorate, one is responsible for Biogas Development and the other for Administration.
The main works of the Directorate is classified into 8(eight) Divisions and further Sub-divided into section where appropriate.
Administration:
For administrative convenience, the Department has established 8 (eight)A.H.& Vety. District Offices at Aizawl, Lunglei, Saiha, Serchhip, Champhai, Kolasib, Lawngtlai, Mamit, and 2(two) Sub-divisional A.H.& Vety Offices at Chawngte and Tlabung.
The Administrative Division in the Directorate is headed by Deputy Director (A) and supported by Superintendent. The entire establishment works
related to appointment, transfer and posting, promotion, pension, leaves etc. are dealt by this division. Besides these, maintenance of office, maintenance of Vehicles and other departmental properties, purchase of stationery articles etc.,
are the responsibilities of this division. Almost all the works under this division are clerical in nature.
Livestock and Poultry Development:
The Division deals with all works relating to Livestock and Poultry Development including Livestock and Poultry products and marketing. It consist of the following four sections and each section is look after by one officer of Deputy Director rank.
1. Cattle Development section
2, Piggery Development section.
3. Poultry Development section.
4. Other Livestock Development Section.
(Mithun, Goat, Sheep and Rabbit) supervised by Deputy Director (Rinderpest Eradication)
The works under Cattle Development sections includes dairy cattle rearing, local hill cattle rearing, Buffalo rearing under Government farms as well as Private sector. The subject includes Artificial Insemination, Bull rearing, Subsidy distribution of Dairy Cattle Grant-in-Aid for local hill cattle and reports of the Cattle Breeding Farms belonging to this Department.
The remaining sections include Pig rearing, Poultry rearing, Mithun rearing, Goat rearing, Sheep rearing and Rabbit rearing. The subject also includes Meat Production, Egg Production under Government farms as well as private Sectors and reports of Piggery Farms, Mithun Farms, Poultry Farms, Goat Farms and Rabbit Farms.
Vety. Information, Extension, Research & Training:
This Division is headed by Deputy Director(Extension)and supported by Senior Veterinary Officer and two Extension Officers. And the Division has three sections:
1. Information and Extension
2. Research and Training
3. Library and Records.
The main works of this Division is transfer of technologies from Laboratory to farmers’doorsteps by collection information of new techniques and methods from findings of research to the local farmers through seminar, workshop and training conducted by field officers. And to collect the progress of various divisions and subordinate offices and inform to the staff as well as to the public through the local information media, magazines and leaflets etc. To organize Livestock shows and participating in such programmed organized by other parties in the state and in other state of the country to conduct farmers training, training of staff and officers and to maintain library and departmental records.
PLANNING AND MONITORING:
This Division is headed by Deputy Director (Planning) and Sub-divided into the
following sections :-
1. Planning & Monitoring Section
2. Engineering Section
3. Statistical Section
4. Account Section.
The Planning and Monitoring Section is directly handled by Deputy Director (planning), Sub-Div Officer(Er), an Deputy Director (LS), Deputy Director (Account) handle the remaining four section respectively under the supervision of Deputy Director (Planning).
The Statistical section put on records all relevant data's and information of the Department from various divisions and subordinates. Sample survey is done every year for estimation of annual production of milk, eggs and meats. Livestock Census is also conducted every five years interval within the State. Based on the data stored in this section, the Planning section prepared plans and schemes of Annual Plan/Five Year Plans etc. to be implemented under the state as well as Centrally Sponsored Schemes. This section monitors all the plans and schemes implemented by the Department at various Farms/Districts/Sub-Divisions. The Engineer Section prepares Plan and Estimate for the works for be executed departmentally and supervise any works undertaken by the Department. This section is also prepare bill for all such works after completion. The Account Section is responsible for all the Plans and Non-Plan Funds of the Department, Issues of L.O.C., Recording of expenditure etc. are the major work of this section under supervision by Deputy Director(Account).
Animal Disease Surveillance, Control and Treatment Division:
This Division is Sub-divided into four sections as:
1. Disease Investigation Section.
2. Rinderpest Eradication Section.
3. Epidemiological Section.
4. Store Section.
The Disease Investigation Section is headed by Deputy Director (Disease Investigation ). And two supporting Officers, such as Veterinary Officer(Disease Investigation)
The two supporting officers are fully engaged in Laboratory where samples collected from the Fields, Farms, Hospital,
Dispensaries and R.A.H. Centres are analyzed in order to identify the infecting agents, and diagnose of the Disease.
The Rinderpest Eradication section is headed by Deputy Director (Rinderpest Eradication). Most of the works are done in the filed by Field Officers under the supervision of . The Deputy Director (RE),report and returns from the Field Officers are examined and supplied in this section and send to the Central Government for further necessary action.
The Epidemiological Section is headed by Deputy Director (Epidemiology). The reports and return from the Field Officers are examined carefully and compiled for further submission to the Government of India.
Feed and Fodder Development:
This division is headed by an Deputy Director (Feed & Fodder Dev.) supported by VO(F&FD).There are two more posts of Technical Assistant and Laboratory Technician, which are lower level posts. The main works under this division are purchase and issue of Animal feeds for Departmental Livestock Farms ,supervision of Fodder Farms with cultivation of Fodder grasses, compiling of the reports of the fodder farms and maintenance of Feed Analytical laboratory. Besides these normal works, this division looks after the Animal Feed Plant Project.
Biogas Development:
Central Government, Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy Sources(MNES)entrusted the work of Biogas Development to AH & Vety. Department under whom many Biogas Plants have been established. Best performance for Biogas Plant establishments in hilly regions within the country during 1993-1994, 1994- 1995 and 2000-2001 had been awarded to the Department by the Ministry of Non-Conventional Energy Sources, Govt. of India. The Division is headed by the Joint Director (Biogas) and supported by Junior Engineer and other technical and Ministerial staff.
CHAPTER:2
POWERS AND DUTIES OF OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES.
Powers and duties of Officers: In the scheme of hierarchy of the Department, the Director is the Head of Department. He is responsible for all the official works of the Department. He is supported by the Joint Directors who are responsible for make sure that the directives of the Director is carried out in a proper manner. Next in the hierarchy is the Deputy Directors and equivalent posts and the District Officers. They are responsible and accountable for the works assigned to them by the Director and the Districts under them. The Veterinary Officers, the Farm Managers and equivalent posts are the officers responsible for actual field works and take care of the day to day function of the Veterinary Hospitals/Dispensaries, Farms and any other Veterinary establishment that may be entrusted on them.
Powers and duties of veterinary technical staff: To support the veterinary doctors in performing their duties, there are veterinary technical staff posted at the various veterinary establishments. These technical staff also take charge of the Rural Animal Health Centers where doctors are not posted.
Clerical and other ministerial staff: The clerical works are carried out by the ministerial staff under the supervision of the Office Superintendent. Filing works, typing works and other connected works are performed by them. There is a Statistical wing in the Department headed by a Research Officer and supported by Statistical Inspectors and Field Assistants. This wing is responsible for carrying out collection of statistical data, conduct of Livestock Census, Sample Survey etc. Farm reports and production targets and achievements are also compiled by the wing.
Other category of staff: Other category of staff include drivers, handymen, operators ,animal attendants and other Grade IV staff. They perform their duties according to the jobs assigned to them.
FINANCIAL POWERS: The Department follows the Financial Rules laid down by the State Finance Department, and all codal procedures are maintained by the Department. The Deputy Director ( Accounts), appointed by the Government from the Mizoram Finance and Accounts Service is the person mainly responsible for maintaining strict control on all matters involved in expenditures, audit and issue of Letter of Credit to the Drawing and Disbursing Officers appointed by the Government under the Department.
There are a total of 16 Drawing and disbursing officers appointed in the Department. The list of DDO’s and the financial powers invested in them as per the Delegation of Financial Powers issued by the Finance Department, Mizoram, is as follows:-
1) Director-Schedule-I with extra financial power as Head of Department.
2) Joint Director, Southern Zone, Lunglei, Schedule -1.
3) District AH & Vety Officer, Aizawl, Schedule-II.
4) District AH & Vety Officer, Lunglei,Schedule-II.
5) District AH & Vety Officer,Saiha,Schedule-II.
6) District AH & Vety Officer,Champhai,Schedule-II.
7) District AH & Vety Officer,Kolasib,Schedule-II.
8) District AH & Vety Officer, Serchhip,Schedule-II.
9) General Manager. AH Farm Complex, Selesih,Schedule-II.
10) General Manager, AH Farm Complex, Thenzawl,Schedule-II.
11) Principal,School of Vety Science and AH, Lunglei,Scheduile-II.
12) Sub-Divisional AH & Vety Officer, Mamit,Schedule-III.
13) Sub-Divisional AH & Vety Officer,Lawngtlai,Schedule-III.
14) Sub-Divisional AH & Vety Officer,Tlabung,Schedule -III.
15) Sub-Divisional AH & Vety Officer,Chawngte,Schedule-III.
16) Asst.General Manager,AH Farm,Mampui,Shedule-III
The above Drawing and Disbursing Officers are the head of offices in the respective establishments under their control, and they are responsible for the activities including financial matters.
CHAPTER :3
DECISION MAKING PROCEDURES,CHANNELS OF SUPERVISION AND ACCOUNTABILITY.
DECISION MAKING PROCEDURES:
The decision making procedures followed in the Directorate is as follows: Any case requiring decision is processed by the dealing clerk and endorsed to the Office Superintendent along with related papers and references. The Superintendent then endorses it to the officer in charge of the matter/project, who notes his comment on the Note sheet. It is then endorsed to the concerned Joint Director and finally to the Director for final decision. For any case requiring decision of the Government, the case is endorsed to the Secretary, AH & Veterinary for taking further necessary actions.
In the other establishments such as District offices, Sub-Divisional offices,Farms, etc, the head of office makes the decision a similar fashion as in the Directorate. When any case is required to be dealt by the higher authority, it is endorsed to the Director for either final decision or to be further processed for Government decision.
CHANNELS OF SUPERVISION:
Channels of supervision is maintained by following the established hierarchical channel, i.e, the immediate superior supervises the next subordinate staff or officer and so on, both in the Directorate and other subordinate offices. The same procedure is followed in writing the Personal Appraisal Reports (PAR).The Officer reported upon writes his self assessment and submits it the next superior authority, who then forwards it to the next higher authority after writing his report on the officer’s performance. The Director is the authority to accept the reports for the non gazetted staff, and the Secretary to the Government of Mizoram is the accepting authority for the gazetted officers.
A CCOUNTABILITY:
Every officer or staff is accountable for the works he or she performs and is bound to accept any consequences of negligence. Special programmes such as CSS projects are looked after by different officers as proposed in the Project proposals or as deemed proper by the Director. These officers are accountable for the progress of the projects both in term of financial and physical progress. They are also accountable to the Audit for the expenditures incurred under the project.
CHAPTER: 4
NORMS FOR DISCHARGE OF FUNCTIONS.
The Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department has laid down several norms for the discharge of its duties. The main function of the Department is to provide veterinary medical aids to the sick animals, prevention of animal diseases, and the increase in animal product through scientific and improved method and the ethical treatment of these animals. In order to achieve this, norms for discharge of duties have been specified for all the posts under the Department.
Following is a list of duties to be performed by the Officers and employees:
OFFICERS:
1.Director:- The Director is the head of department and is responsible for the over all activities of the Department.
2.Joint Directors:- They support the Director in carrying out the implementation of the various projects and schemes. Joint Director posted at Lunglei is responsible for the Southern Zone of Mizoram, Joint Director (Bio-gas) is responsible for bio-gas development in the department, Joint Director posted at Headquarters is responsible for the administration and personnel management.
3.Deputy Directors:- Deputy Directors and equivalent posts at the Directorate hold different responsibilities and report to the Joint Directors.
The specific duties of the different posts at this level is as follows:-
a) Deputy Director a (Administration)- looks after personnel administration, establishment etc.
b)Deputy Director ( Epidemiology)-looks after epidemiological aspects of animal diseases, also responsible for implementation of some Centrally sponsored schemes.
c)Deputy Director (Disease Investigation )-is responsible for investigation, prevention and control of animal diseases(both Central and State Plan).
d) Deputy Director (Planning)-takes care of the planning and implementation of projects (Central and State Plans). Responsible for budgeting works of the Department.
e) Deputy Director (Dairy Development )-is in charge of dairy development activities of the Department including implementation of State and Central dairy projects.
f) Deputy Director ( Feed & Fodder Dev.)-is responsible for analysis of animal feeds, as well as feed and fodder development in the State.
g) Deputy Director (Rinderpest Eradication) -responsible for implementation of the National Project on Rinderpest Eradication and other related diseases of national/international importance.
h) Deputy Director(Veterinary Extension) -responsible for dissemination of department activities, conducting meetings, trainings and responsible for public relations works of the department.
i)General Managers-are in charge of the Animal Husbandry Farm complexes
in Mizoram. The managers posted to look after the different section such as poultry, piggery etc, reports to the General Managers.
j)Principal School of Vety Science and Animal Husbandry-is in charge of the said school which gives training in basic animal husbandry and veterinary science.
4.Sub-Divisional AH & Vety Officers:- There are several equivalent posts in this level.
The function of the different posts is as follows:-
a)Sub-divisional AH & Vety Officers-are responsible for the administration of department works under their jurisdiction. They supervise the works of the Veterinary Officers and other subordinate staff in their establishments.
b)Assistant General Manager. There is only one post of AGM, who is in charge of the Animal Husbandry Farm at Mampui.
c)Senior Veterinary Officer (Disease Investigation )-supports the DD in disease investigation and other related matters including management of the Disease Investigation Laboratory.
d) Senior Veterinary Officer (Extension)-supports the Deputy DirectorVE)in all matters related to information, publicity and public relations of the Department.
e)) Senior Veterinary Officer (Dairy Dev. & A.I)-responsible for all department activities in connection with cattle
development through the Key Village Scheme, also other related activities under State and Central sectors.
f) Veterinary Officer (Feed Mill) is responsible for
management of the Department Feed Mill, including manufacture and distribution of feeds to the different farms.
g)Senior Veterinary Officers (Hospital)-are responsible for the supervision of veterinary medical care at the State Veterinary Hospitals located in the District Headquarters. They supervise the works of the Veterinary Officer and other subordinate staff in the Hospitals.
5 Veterinary Officer : There are several posts in the department equivalent to Veterinary Officer. The functions of the different posts are as follows:-
a) Veterinary Officer(H) -are responsible for the veterinary medical care at the State Vety Dispensaries including both curative and preventive activities.
b)Extension Officers-are responsible for carrying out extension works among the farmers especially in the rural areas.
d)Managers- Farm Managers are posted in various farms to look after sections such as Poultry, Cattle. Pig etc. They are responsible for the management of the farm including health care of the animals. They report to the General Managers.
e)Veterinary Officer (DI) -is responsible for assisting the disease investigation works both in the field and in the laboratory.
6.Livestock Superintendents-Livestock Superintendents are appointed to supervise the field level activities in connection with livestock development in different Districts.
They report to the District Officers.
7.Dairy Superintendent-is responsible for supervision of dairy development works in a District. They report to the District Officers.
8.Officers from other services:-
There are some officers from other services with
specific duties, these are:-
a)Deputy Director(Account) looks after the accounts of the Department including financial control, budgeting and audit of accounts.
b)Research Officer-The Research Officer from the Statistics and Economic Service looks after the statistical works of the Department, including Livestock census and conducting Sample Surveys.
c)Office Superintendent-is responsible for supervision of the clerical works of the Department.
d) Asst. Engineer: They prepares Plan and Estimate for the works for be executed departmentally and supervise any works undertaken by the Department.
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EMPLOYEES:
1.Technical Field Staff:-
There are several technical staff posted at the veterinary health centers and at the Animal Husbandry farms. Those posted at the health centers are responsible for carrying out animal health care activities such as treatment and
vaccination. Those functioning under a Veterinary Officers will function under his supervision and perform such task as may be directed. Those in the rural areas will perform all the animal health activities by himself. The field staff are also expected to pay regular visit to the surrounding villages to render veterinary services as required.
2.Ministerial and clerical staff:- These staff shall function under the supervision of the controlling officer either at the Directorate, District, Sub-divisional or Farms.The nature of duty is mainly clerical and file works.
3.Drivers,handymen and operators, etc:- Drivers and handymen are responsible for driving and maintaining the vehicles assigned to them. Operators such as Plant operators, Power tiller operators and electricians are responsible for the machines they have been assigned to look after.
4.Grade IV Staff:- Grade IV staff posted at the offices function as peons, messengers and chowkidars. Those posted at the Farms and health centers function as animal attendants, and perform such duties as feeding and watering the animals, cleaning the animal houses etc.
CHAPTER:5
RULES,REGULATIONS,INSTRUCTIONS AND MANUALS.
Rules, regulation, instructions and manuals held by the Department is as follows:-
1.The Mizoram Veterinary Council Rules,1991: This Rules is used for the registration of veterinary practitioners under provision of the Indian Veterinary Council Act,1984.
2.The Regulation of Animal Movement Control Act, 2000: This Act along with the The Regulation of Animal Movement Control Rules made under the provision of the Act is enforced to control the movement of animals to and from the State of Mizoram
3.The Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Service Rules,2001:The Rules is enforced for the appointment and promotion of the members of the Mizoram Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services.
4.Mizoram Animal Husbandry and Veterinary ( Grant-in-aid and subsidy to Animal Husbandry Farming and Veterinary Units ) Rules,1991.:The Rule is for providing financial assistance to veterinary units, cooperative societies and other bodies connected with animal husbandry and veterinary activities. The above Rules and Regulations may be obtained from the office of the Director,AH&Vety Department,Aizawl.
CHAPTER:6
STATEMENT OF CATEGORIES OF DOCUMENTS HELD.
The Department is keeping various categories of documents and records for day to day administration.The Department maintain various files and registers,keeping such information as Personal files and service records, Record of Salary. GPF, Loans and advances etc.
Besides the above,the Department keeps some documents which may be of use to the public.These documents are as follows:-
Sr
No
Category of The document
Name of the Document
Procedure to Obtain the Document
Held by/under
the control of
1
Statistical data
‘Livestock cencus’
Quinquenial Livestock census
Written
request
Director
2
Statistical data
‘Sample survey Report’
Quarterly sample survey
Reports of various animal products.
Written
request
Director
3
Reports
‘Farm Reports’
Monthly farm reports of
different farms under the Department
Written
request
Director
4
Reports
‘Treatment reports’
Monthly treatment
reports of animals at
various veterinary
centers.
Written
request
Director
5
Reports
‘Animal entry reports’
Written
request
Director
CHAPTER:7
CONSULTATION WITH OR REPRESENTATION BY THE PUBLIC FOR FORMULATION OF POLICIES.
In the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department of Mizoram, all the Department planning and formulation of the policies is done in house and no outside help is obtained from either individuals or Consultancy firms in formulating the plans. However, the Government have constituted the Consultative Committee headed by the Minister,Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department, with members drawn from the State Legislators and also includes the Secretary and Director of the Department.
CHAPTER:8
BOARDS,COUNCILS AND COMMITTEE CONSTITUTED BY THE DEPARTMENT.
The statement regarding Boards, Councils, and Committee constituted for the purpose of its advice and whether the meetings of those Bodies are open to public and whether
the minutes of the meetings are made available to the public is as under:-
1.The Mizoram State Veterinary Council have been constituted by the Government of Mizoram under provision of the Indian Veterinary Council Act.The purpose of of the
Council is to registe Veterinary practitioners,to regulate Veterinary practices and to formulate and monitor Veterinary education to meet the specified standard.
2.Technical Monitoring Committees have been set up to monitor the functioning of centrally sponsored schemes such as Integrated Dairy Development Project, Integrated Piggery Development Projects, and Assistance to State Poultry Farms.
CHAPTER:10
BUDGET ALLOCATION.
The Budget allocation for the Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department is as follows:-
BUDGET ESTIMATE FOR THE YEAR:2016-2017
a) PLAN=Rs1821.68 lakhs.
b) NON PLAN=Rs 5974.08 lakhs
TOTAL=Rs 7795.74 lakhs.
RECEIPT BUDGET:
0403-AH:-57.00 Lakhs
0404-DAIRY:-20.00 Lakhs
TOTAL:77.00 Lakhs
The details of the Budget is available with the Department.
CHAPTER:11
SUBSIDY PROGRAMMES .
The Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department offers some subsidies to the public, especially to the farmers. The manner of execution of such programmes is as follows:-
1.Bio-gas subsidy: Subsidy for erection of bio-gas plant is made available to the public on a 75:25 basis, 25% being beneficiary contribution. The fund is made available from the Ministry of Non conventional Energy Sources, Government of India. The beneficiaries area selected from the rural population and subsidy is given in the form of materials for the construction of the bio-gas plants, and providing the necessary skilled manpower to perform the construction.
2.Dairy Cow subsidy: Dairy cow subsidy is made available to the farmers on a 50% subsidy basis. The beneficiaries are selected from the rural population and subsidy is given in the form of cash. The animals are purchased under the supervision of the Department officers concerned.
The year-wise amount allotted under the different schemes along with the details of the beneficiary is available with the Department
CHAPTER:13
CONCESSIONS,PERMITS OR AUTHORISATIONS.
The Department does not issue any concession, permits or issue any authorization to any person in connection with the animal husbandry and veterinary activities.
CHAPTER:14
INFORMATION IN ELECTRONIC FORM.
In respect of information available to or held by it ,reduced electronic form,the Department has launched a Departmental web site www.ahvety.mizoram.gov.in.The site contains some basic information on the organization set up and function of the Department.
CHAPTER:15
FACILITIES FOR OBTAINING INFORMATION BY THE PUBLIC.
The Department publishes a Quarterly Magazine for the farming community, and regularly issues advertisements, brochures and leaflets concerning animal health, public health and improved animal husbandry practices for the public at large. Regular talks are broadcasted in the State run media as well as private local cable channels.
The Department does not run reading rooms or Libraries for the public.
CHAPTER:16
NAMES AND DESIGNATION OF PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICERS.
S/No Names & Designation Phone No Function
1 Dr K Rok_ JD (A) 0389-2334555 State Public Info.Officer
2 Dr RC Lalmuana DVO (A) 0389-2333512 SAPIO
3 Dr Vanlalbuanga DVO Lunglei 0372-2324792 -do-
4 Dr P B Chhetri DVO Saiha 03835-223018 -do-
5 Dr Lalchungnunga Pudaite DVO Chpi 03831-234490 -do-
6 Dr C Lalrintluanga DVO Kolasib 03837-220014 -do-
7 Dr Lalnghinglova DVO Serchhip 03838-222104 -do-
8 Dr C Vanlalngheta DVO Mamit 03839-2565225 -do-
9 Dr B Zonghinga DVO Lawngtlai 03835-232362 -do-
10 Dr F Laltanpuia SDVO Chawngte 0372-2325062 SAPIO
11 Dr R Malsawma SDVO Tlabung -do
12. Dr M Zohmingthangi SDVO (Azl) 0389-2333512 SAPIO
13 Dr Ngurzidingi Sailo DVO office Lunglei SAPIO
14 Dr Sahlu Khaila SDVO. DVO office Saiha SAPIO
15 Dr K Lalnithanga SDVO. DVO office Champhai SAPIO
16 Dr Lalmakzuala SDVO DVO office Kolasib SAPIO
17 Dr Khawlthangmawia VO. DVO office Serchhip SAPIO
18 Dr Lalrintluanga VO DVO office Mamit SAPIO
19 Dr Charlie C.Chawngthu VO DVO office Lawngtlai SAPIO
20 Dr Lalhlimpuii VO SDVO office Tlabung
The Right To Information Act 2005 is in force in Mizoram by adoption of the Central Act by the Mizoram State Legislative Assembly. The State Government has therefore issued instructions to all the State Departments for taking the necessary actions to comply with and implement the Act as appropriate to the activities of the Department. The Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department has complied with the instructions issued by the State government and has taken the following actions:
Publication of Manual :- As desired by the Government, the Department has published a Manual of Information (2005-06 ) as provided in Section 4 (1) (b) of the RTI Act 2005. This Manual contains all the information about the Department including:-
i) the organizational set up
ii) powers and duties of officers and staff
iii) decision making procedures
iv) norms for discharge of function
v) rules, regulation and manuals available with the Department
vi) directory of officers and staff with remunerations
vii) guide for obtaining information from the Department
viii) names and designation of Public Information Officers.
