The Animal Care Organization (TACO) commits INR 100 crores in Haryana to enhance animal welfare landscape;
Inks MoU to upgrade the Government Veterinary Hospital in the presence of Chief Minister
- The Government Veterinary Hospital, Gurugram (Haryana) will be upgraded into a 24×7 multi-speciality animal hospital
- The MoU was signed between the Anil Agarwal Foundation, Animal Husbandry Department, Government of Haryana and Haryana State CSR Trust in the presence of Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Nayab Singh.
Priya Agarwal Hebbar, Chairperson of Hindustan Zinc Ltd, Non-Executive Director at Vedanta and Anchor, TACO stated, “We are delighted to collaborate with the Government of Haryana yet again to augment animal welfare infrastructure in the state. With an investment of 100 Cr for the upgradation of the Government Veterinary Hospital in Gurugram, the construction of a 24×7 multi-specialty animal hospital and our existing shelter in Faridabad, we are committed towards ensuring availability of state-of-the-art veterinary care in Haryana. I am thankful to the Chief Minister for his continued support as we work towards the vision of One Health.”
The MoU marks a monumental step towards the improvement of animal welfare services in Haryana with the state government inking a 10-year long collaboration with the Anil Agarwal Foundation. As part of the collaboration, TACO will also deploy an ambulance and an advanced mobile health van to provide emergency care services at doorstep.
Notably, TACO's initiatives encompass a holistic approach to ‘One Health’, recognizing the interconnection between people, animals, plants, and their shared environment. The organization's shelter in Faridabad, Haryana, is home to 160+ animals, including cows, bulls, and dogs, focusing on rescue, rehabilitation, advanced veterinary care and overall well-being. Since its inception in 2022, it has treated more than 60,000 animals through its health camps, rescued almost 5,000 animals during the Delhi and Haryana floods, and supported over 460 members of farmer community through animal OPD services. Furthermore, TACO's dedication extends to education and training through the TACO Academy, which conducts sessions for veterinarians and paraprofessionals. TACO also supports and strengthens veterinary healthcare services through OPD and ambulance services.