White Coat Ceremony at KCVAS

Amritsar, June 29 (Punjab Post Bureau) – Khalsa College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences (KCVAS), started a new professional tradition by organising the White Coat Ceremony to mark the ceremonial entry of new students of KCVAS into veterinary profession. In this ceremony White Coats were presented by the Principal Dr. H.K Verma to the First and Second year students of B.V.Sc. & A.H degree course. This special event was presided over by the Principal Dr. H.K. Verma in the presence of senior and junior faculty members. The students exhibited special thanks for this ceremony and cheered their classmates.

Dr.  Verma said the students that the White Coat identifies the wearer as a trained Vet. He emphasized upon the responsibilities attached with it and elaborated at length on the duties of the veterinarians as the Custodians of Animal health and welfare. The Principal exhorted the students to never shy away from serving the marginal and landless farmers whose only source of livelihood is the few livestock. He further advised the students regarding the expectations of the society and responsibilities appropriate for the veterinary professions. The ceremony was conducted by Dr. R. Ralte Associate Professor.