Mobile Veterinary Unit (MVC)
Helpline: 1962
Overview of Mobile Veterinary Units (MVUs)
Mobile Veterinary Units are established for increased access to veterinary services in remote villages. Four-wheeler vehicles are modified to function as Mobile Veterinary Units. These vehicles are customized with essential equipment, including:
- Disease diagnosis & treatment tools
- Minor surgery instruments
- Sample collection kits
- Liquid nitrogen container & vaccine carrier
- Mini-refrigerator for medicines
- Artificial insemination kits for cattle & buffaloes
Each MVU accommodates one veterinarian, one para-veterinarian, and a driver cum attendant.
Operations & Service Delivery
Call Centre (1962) operates 24×7 and directs MVUs during operation hours.
MVU Working Hours:
- 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Mon-Sat): Regular village routes/camps.
- 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Emergency cases as directed by the 1962 Call Centre.
- Sundays: MVUs attend emergency cases assigned via helpline 1962.
Routine Activities:
- Medical examination & treatment
- Vaccination & minor surgeries
- Artificial insemination & pregnancy diagnosis
- Infertility treatment & sample collection
- Sero-surveillance & awareness campaigns
Additional Services:
- Audio-Visual Extension Services (Projector, laptop, speakers, etc.)
- Telemedicine Services via 1962 Helpline
District wise allocation of MVUs
| S. No. | District | MVU Allotted |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ariyalur | 5 |
| 2 | Coimbatore | 6 |
| 3 | Cuddalore | 8 |
| 4 | Dharmapuri | 7 |
| 5 | Dindigul | 8 |
| 6 | Erode | 10 |
| 7 | Kanchipuram | 8 |
| 8 | Kanyakumari | 2 |
| 9 | Karur | 7 |
| 10 | Krishnagiri | 8 |
| 11 | Madurai | 6 |
| 12 | Nagapattinam | 8 |
| 13 | Namakkal | 9 |
| 14 | Perambalur | 3 |
| 15 | Pudukkottai | 10 |
| 16 | Ramanathapuram | 8 |
| 17 | Salem | 16 |
| 18 | Sivagangai | 8 |
| 19 | Thanjavur | 8 |
| 20 | Nilgiris | 1 |
| 21 | Theni | 3 |
| 22 | Tuticorin | 7 |
| 23 | Tiruchirappalli | 10 |
| 24 | Tirunelveli | 9 |
| 25 | Tiruppur | 9 |
| 26 | Thiruvallur | 6 |
| 27 | Tiruvannamalai | 12 |
| 28 | Thiruvarur | 5 |
| 29 | Vellore | 11 |
| 30 | Villupuram | 16 |
| 31 | Virudhunagar | 11 |
| Total | 245 | |