The Animal Care Organization (TACO), a flagship animal welfare initiative under the Anil Agarwal Foundation, ….
The Animal Care Organization (TACO) commits Rs. 100 crores in Haryana to enhance animal welfare landscape
Inks MoU to upgrade the Government Veterinary Hospital in the presence of Chief Minister Nayab Singh
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 Chief Minister
Chandigarh, July 11-
The Animal Care Organization (TACO), a flagship animal welfare initiative under the Anil Agarwal Foundation, dedicated a corpus of Rs. 100 crores today towards bolstering animal welfare in Haryana through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Haryana government.
The MoU was signed in the presence of Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh. As part of the MoU, The Animal Care Organization (TACO) will undertake the upgradation of the Government Veterinary Hospital in Gurugram into a 24×7 multi-speciality animal hospital and commence the construction of an animal birth control (ABC) unit, laboratory, pharmacy, training centre and shelter for extremely critical animals in Haryana. The facility is spread over 2 acres in Kadipur, Gurugram.
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.
Speaking on this occasion, the Chief Minister said that he is delighted to witness this significant partnership between The Animal Care Organization and the State Government. The effort to transform the landscape of animal welfare in Haryana, earlier with the Faridabad shelter and now the initiative in Gurugram will vastly improve veterinary care services in our state which the residents of Gurugram as well as nearby cities can make use of. He said that “I look forward to seeing the positive impact this initiative will have on the well-being of animals and the overall health of our communities”. The Chief Minister instructed the concerned officers to upgrade the care services for the animals in Guashalas.
Chairperson of Hindustan Zinc Ltd, Non-Executive Director at Vedanta and Anchor, The Animal Care Organization (TACO), Priya Agarwal Hebbar said that they are delighted to collaborate with Haryana yet again to augment animal welfare infrastructure in the state. With an investment of Rs. 100 crore 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, she said.
Ms. Ritu Jhingon, President, Anil Agarwal foundation informed the Chief Minister that excellent services for animal care will be provided including OPD, modern surgical facilities and the use of best practices.
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 the farmer community through animal OPD services. Furthermore, TACO’s dedication extends to education and training through The Animal Care Organization (TACO) Academy, which conducts sessions for veterinarians and paraprofessionals. The Animal Care Organization (TACO) also supports and strengthens veterinary healthcare services through OPD and ambulance services.
It may be recalled that the Animal Care Organization (TACO) is a unique animal welfare project under the aegis of Anil Agarwal Foundation (AAF). It is aimed at providing world-class infrastructure, veterinary services, a training facility, and animal shelters to heal and protect animals. TACO’s six pillars of shelter, hospital, academy, wildlife conservation, disaster relief efforts and sectoral development, aim to develop international standards for animal welfare. Advanced animal healthcare, preventive veterinary care, a spay and neuter program, diagnostics, and mobile emergency care units will be the main priorities of the under construction multi-specialty veterinary hospital and Animal Birth Control Centre in Faridabad. The Anil Agarwal Foundation is the umbrella entity for Vedanta’s community and social initiatives. The focus areas of the Foundation are Healthcare, Women and Child development, Animal Welfare Projects, and Sports Initiatives. Anil Agarwal Foundation aims to empower communities, transform lives, and facilitate nation building through sustainable and inclusive growth.
On this occasion, District Commissioner Mr. R.C. Bidhan, Gurugram Police Commissioner Mr. Vikas Kumar Arora, Chief Executive Officers of Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority and Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority Mr. Srinivas, Deputy Commissioner of Gurugram Mr. Nishant Kumar Yadav, Director General of Animal Husbandry and Dairying Department Dr. L.C. Ranga, Deputy Directors Dr. Veerendra Sahrawat and Dr. Veerendra Rathi, Veterinary Surgeon Dr. Manjeet Sharma along with other senior officials were present.