PANAJI
The Centre has issued a Letter of Permission (LoP) for setting up the Goa College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences at Curti in Ponda under Goa University.
Granted by the Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, the approval allows the college to offer the Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (BVSc & AH) programme with an annual intake of 40 students.
The LoP is applicable for the 2026–27 academic year and covers the initial two years of the course. It has been issued following recommendations from the Veterinary Council of India, which found the proposed institution compliant with prescribed norms relating to land, infrastructure, clinical and livestock facilities, equipment, and other requirements.
The State government has been instructed to ensure full compliance with all regulatory norms, including the appointment of qualified faculty and maintenance of infrastructure and academic standards.
The permission is subject to periodic inspections and verification by the Veterinary Council of India. Any lapse or non-compliance could lead to withdrawal of the approval, the LoP noted.
