Srinagar, May 31: Dr Jawahar Lal Mattoo, Director Animal Husbandry, Kashmir who relinquished his office today on attaining the age of superannuation, was given an affectionate sendoff by his colleagues under the aegis of J&K Veterinary Doctors’ Association at Nigeen Club here.
 Dr Mattoo had taken over the reins of the department last year on this very day. His service career spanned over 36-years as he joined the department in June 1974 after his graduation from College of Veterinary Sciences Hissar. He worked in different capacities and had the distinction of working in all the three regions of the state. Besides being the director of the department, he held the charge of Chief Executive Officer, Livestock Development Board, Kashmir.
 Speakers recounted the contribution of Dr Mattoo to the development of the department and implementation of various prestigious programmes. JKVDA President, Dr Ishfaq Ahmad Phalgroo hailed Mattoo’s contribution in forging unity among the rank and file of the department and carrying everybody along with. Dr R L Khar, Director, Sheep Husbandry, Javaid Iqbal Mattoo, Joint Director Planning, Dr F A Kaloo, Dy Director, AH Department, Dr A R Mir, BVO , Kupwara and Dr  Syed Anjum Andrabi, Technical Officer described Matoo as honest and upright officer who possesses insatiable desire to work for the people.
 His contribution to the development of the state-of-the-art Semen laboratory at Ranbir Bagh, Poultry Farm Achabal and other works were hailed by all. Dr Mattoo, in his remarks hailed the support and cooperation from his colleagues.

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