Chandigarh, October 28
Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Monday assured the Veterinary Students Union, Ludhiana, that their legitimate demands would be fulfilled within 15 days. The assurance was given during a meeting held at the Finance Minister’s office, where the union presented their grievances and demands.
The meeting, attended by Special Chief Secretary, Sports and Youth Services, Sarvjit Singh, Principal Secretary, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development & Fisheries, Rahul Bhandari, Special Secretary of Finance, Showkat Ahmad Parray, and Vice Chancellor of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Dr. Jatinder Paul Singh Gill, was a significant step towards addressing the concerns of the veterinary students.
The Veterinary Students Union, represented by President Dr. Avneet Jassal, Vice President Dr. Kamalpreet Singh, and Core Committee Members Dr. Sunil Momi and Dr. Muskan Thakur, presented their case to the Finance Minister. After careful consideration, Finance Minister Cheema directed the concerned officials to resolve the key issues within the next 10 days.
The Finance Minister assured the union that action on their demands is already underway and would be fulfilled soon. He emphasised the government’s commitment to supporting the student community and ensuring their concerns are addressed in a timely manner.
The meeting concluded on a positive note, with the Veterinary Students Union expressing gratitude for the Finance Minister’s willingness to listen to their concerns and take prompt action.
