Students from Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) and Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) have declared an indefinite strike demanding urgent action from the Punjab government on long-standing issues.

The strike coincides with the upcoming Kisan Mela and Pashu Palan Mela scheduled for Friday and Saturday, raising concerns about disruptions to these major events.

At GADVASU, veterinary interns have expressed deep dissatisfaction over the current internship stipend, which they claim is significantly lower than those offered in neighbouring states like Haryana (LUVAS), Rajasthan (RAJUVAS) and Uttar Pradesh (BHU), as well as lower than stipends given to MBBS and BDS interns in Punjab.

The Veterinary Students’ Union has demanded an immediate increase to ₹24,31

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