Bhubaneswar: Protesting veterinary doctors in Odisha Saturday put their strike on hold following negotiations with the government.
After nearly a month-long strike, the agitating veterinary doctors staged a dharna in front of the Directorate of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services. Later, a meeting took place between the Director and a group of doctors, a source said.
The source informed that the agitation was put on hold following talks with the government. They have reportedly been assured that their demands would be met in a phased manner. Therefore, the association informed that the agitation has been put on hold.
It can be mentioned here that the veterinary doctors had been on mass leave since January 18 demanding cadre restructuring, referral facilities, transformation of the service delivery system, and free treatment of animals in the state.
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