LIVES (living in veterinary Environment for schools) – District Administration Jorhat

LIVES (living in veterinary Environment for schools)
Nomination
- Classroom vs. practical gap: Bridges the gap between classroom learning and hands-on agricultural practices.
- Food and nutrition awareness: Teaches food origins, animal compassion, and sustainable agriculture.
- Lack of entrepreneurial exposure: Introduces students to profitable livestock enterprises and government schemes.
- Food security preparedness: Fosters practical skills and interest in agriculture to support food security.
- Rural development: Enhances rural self-employment while preserving agricultural heritage.
Achievements
- Enhanced experiential learning: Provided practical exposure to livestock management and sustainable farming.
- Nutrition and agricultural awareness: Improved understanding of animal product origins and healthy diets.
- Entrepreneurial mindset: Encouraged self-employment and awareness of livestock development schemes.
- Community engagement: Transformed schools into learning hubs for local farmers and youth.
- Sustainable, replicable model: Generated revenue from farm produce to fund ongoing maintenance.
SKOCH Award Nominee
Category: State Government – Animal Husbandry & Veterinary
Sub-Category: State Government – Animal Husbandry & Veterinary
Project: LIVES (living in veterinary Environment for schools)
Start Date: 8-15-2025
Organisation: District Administration Jorhat
Respondent: Pankaj Borah
animalhusbandry.assam.gov.in
Level: Executive
For more information, please contact:
Pankaj Borah at borah.pankaj@assam.gov.in
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