Ludhiana, Sept. 27 -- The two-day Pashu Palan Mela of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU), commenced on Friday, drawing thousands of livestock farmers from Punjab and neighbouring states. Inaugurated by Harchand Singh Barsat, chairman of the Punjab Mandi Board, the fair became a hub of learning, innovation and recognition for the state's livestock sector.

Barsat visited the stalls showcasing diverse livestock breeds and praised the university for its research and farmer-oriented technologies. While acknowledging the devastating floods that hit Punjab this year, he assured that the Punjab Mandi Board will extend financial support to the university for road repairs and other urgent needs. He added that the st...