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subsequently in connection with the Agricultural and Industrial Exhibi-
tion, held under the auspices of the Joydebpur Krishimongal Samity.
He attended the conference of the Presidents of Union Boards held at
Narayanganj, once in August 1935 and again in January 1936, and
delivered lectures on veterinary matters in order to impress upon them
the urgent necessity for retaining the services of the Veterinary
Assistant Surgeons in village centres of the subdivision.
The Dacca Government Veterinary Hospital was visited occasionally
during the year and the work of the Stationary Veterinary Assistant
Surgeon in charge was inspected.
During the course of his tours he met Divisional Commissioners,
District Magistrates, Subdivisional Officers, Circle Officers, Chairmen,
Vice-Chairmen and members of District Boards as well as Presidents of
Union Boards and discussed with them about the expansion of veterinary
work by establishing more Veterinary Hospitals and Dispensaries in
rural areas to render real help to the agriculturists and their live-stock.
Touring Of senior Staff.—The touring of both Assistant Directors
and Veterinary Inspectors had to be seriously restricted in order to keep
within the amount allotted. The continuance of this restriction from
year to year is resulting in the headquarters of Civil Veterinary Depart-
ment getting out of touch with Chairmen of District Boards and much
avoidable misunderstanding has arisen. Veterinary Assistant Surgeons
also require more frequent inspection and encouragement from the senior
officers.
Veterinary Investigation Officer.—Mr. Menon held charge through-
out the year and was on tour for 159 days and travelled 8,723 miles by
rail, 785 miles by road, 1,276 miles by steamer and 271 miles by country
boat. During October he was deputed to visit the Imperial Institute
of Veterinary Research to refresh his knowledge and study results of
investigation of material sent up from Bengal. He had to be recalled
after 10 days as his services were urgently required in Noakhali and
Bakarganj in connection with the severe outbreak of rinderpest there.
A precis of his report is given in Appendix B. He has done a great
deal of most useful work. Mr. Menon was honoured by the award of
the Jubilee Medal.
Part I—Veterinary Instruction.
Propaganda Inspector Babu J. N. Ghakravarty.—The year under
report is the seventh year since the creation of the post of Propaganda
Officer for this Department.
As previously stated, this important work has to be carried on by one
officer for the whole province. 819 calls were received during the year
from District and Subdivisional Officers, Union Boards, Municipalities
and various other public bodies interested in the rural problems of the
country. Sometimes calls were received by wire, but in view of the fact
that there was only one officer available for the purpose, many engage-
ments had to be cancelled causing considerable disappointment to official
and non-official bodies.
The lectures and demonstrations given by this officer have aroused
considerable interest among all classes of people and have helped
considerably in the development of veterinary activities in this province.
Babu J. N. Chakravarty was honoured by the award of a Jubilee Medal
for efficient work.