Concept of 'one health' is gaining importance across the world: President

Bareilly, June 30 -- President Droupadi Murmu today said that the concept of 'one health' is gaining importance across the world.



"This concept believes that humans, domestic and wild animals, flora and the wider environment are all interdependent. We should strive for animal welfare", she said, while gracing the convocation ceremony of the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI).

The President said that humans have a relationship of co-existence with forests and wildlife. She pointed out that many species have either become extinct or are on the verge of extinction. She emphasised that the conservation of these species is crucial for biodiversity and the health of the Earth.



She said that the power of thinking and understan...