The State government has proposed to establish two more veterinary science colleges in the State, one each at Gadag and Athani, said Minister for Animal Husbandry T.B. Jayachandra.
In his written reply to a question by JD(S) member Basavaraj Horatti in the Legislative Council, Mr. Jayachandra said the government had given administrative approval to set up these two veterinary science colleges. It has also taken steps to provide the infrastructure as per the Veterinary Council of India guidelines. However, there was no proposal before the government to set up one more veterinary college in Dharwad, as Gadag is located 60 km away from Dharwad, he said.