Prof. Jit Singh Rural Veterinary Excellence Award

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Prof. Jit Singh Rural Veterinary Excellence Award 2025

(Instituted by Veterinary Association of India – VAI)

🔹 Objectives of the Award

  1. To honour registered field veterinarians of India who have demonstrated exemplary service in rural and tribal livestock healthcare.
  1. To encourage veterinary professionals working under challenging rural conditions to continue serving farmers with innovation, compassion, and dedication.
  1. To highlight the critical role of veterinarians in rural economy, livestock development, and farmer livelihood security.
  1. To commemorate the legacy of Prof. Jit Singh, a stalwart in Veterinary Surgery & Radiology, and to inspire veterinarians to uphold professional ethics and rural service values.

🔹 Terms & Conditions

Eligibility:

Must be a Registered Veterinarian (with valid VCI/State Veterinary Council registration).

Must have a minimum of 2 years of continuous service as a field veterinarian in rural/tribal/remote areas of India.

Should be actively engaged in animal healthcare, preventive veterinary services, extension, or livestock welfare programs.

Preference will be given to those who have worked in resource-constrained, tribal, or underserved regions.

Nomination Process:

Open to self-nominations and third-party nominations (from peers, veterinary associations, government departments, or farmer organizations).

Nomination must include:

  1. Application/Nomination form (VAI prescribed format).
  1. Detailed CV with service record.
  1. A write-up (1000–1500 words) on achievements and impact in rural veterinary service.
  1. Minimum two testimonials from community leaders/farmers/officials.
  1. Proof of VCI/State Veterinary Council registration.
  1. Documentary evidence of field impact – including photographs, success stories, published reports, or measurable outcomes.
  1. All documents must be emailed to 📧 veterinaryassociationofindia@gmail.com along with payment proof.

Registration Charges:

A non-refundable registration fee of ₹500/- must be paid at the time of application.

Payment should be made to the official VAI Bank Account available at 👉 www.vai.org.in.

Proof of payment (screenshot/UTR number) must be attached with the nomination form.

Applications without payment proof will be treated as incomplete and rejected.

Selection Criteria:

Quality & impact of field service (disease prevention, livestock productivity, farmer livelihood support).

Innovation in veterinary practices suitable for rural India.

Community recognition and acceptance by farmers and local stakeholders.

Dedication to profession under adverse conditions (remote areas, limited resources, emergencies).

Contribution towards animal welfare, natural farming, and sustainable livestock practices.

Strength of documentary evidence and success stories submitted.

Disqualification:

Any record of professional misconduct, malpractice, or unethical practice.

Submission of false/forged documents.

🔹 Award Components

Citation and Plaque in the name of Prof. Jit Singh Rural Veterinary Excellence Award.

Certificate of Recognition issued by VAI.

Cash Award (amount to be decided by VAI, optional).

🔹 Number of Awards

One awardee from each State and Union Territory of India will be selected every year.

🔹 Timelines (for 2025 Cycle)

Opening of Invitation for Nominations: 15th October 2025

Last Date of Accepting Nominations: 25th November 2025

Result Announcement by Jury: 28th November 2025

Felicitation Ceremony: 30th November 2025 (Indian Veterinary Doctor’s Day – Birth Anniversary of Dr. C.M. Singh)

📧 Submit complete form and documents to: veterinaryassociationofindia@gmail.com

🌐 Details: www.vai.org.in

APPLICATION FORMAT FOR PROF.JIT SINGH RURAL VETERINARY  EXCELLENCE AWARD

🔹 Section A: Personal Details

  1. Full Name of Applicant: ______________
  1. Father’s/Mother’s Name: ______________
  1. Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY): _____________
  1. Gender: ☐ Male ☐ Female ☐ Other
  1. Contact Address (with PIN): ______________
  1. Mobile Number: __________
  1. Email ID: ______________
  1. State/UT Applied From: ______________

🔹 Section B: Professional Details

  1. VCI/State Veterinary Council Registration Number (Attach copy): _______
  1. Year of Registration: _______
  1. Present Designation/Position: _______
  1. Employer/Organization (if any): _______
  1. Total Experience as Field Veterinarian: ___ Years ___ Months
  1. Place(s) of Posting/Service in Rural/Tribal/Remote Areas:
  1. Languages Known for Rural Extension Work: _______

🔹 Section C: Achievements & Contributions

  1. Key Areas of Work (tick as applicable):

☐ Disease Prevention ☐ Vaccination Programs ☐ Clinical Services

☐ Farmer Awareness/Training ☐ Breeding & Reproduction

☐ Sustainable/Natural Farming Practices ☐ Other (Specify): _____

  1. Brief Summary of Achievements (200–300 words):
  1. Detailed Write-up (1000–1500 words attached separately): ☐ Yes ☐ No
  1. Documentary Evidence Attached (tick):

☐ Photographs ☐ Success Stories ☐ Farmer Testimonials ☐ Publications/Reports

🔹 Section D: Supporting Documents

  1. CV/Resume with Service Record: ☐ Attached
  1. Two Testimonials from Farmers/Community Leaders/Officials: ☐ Attached
  1. Copy of VCI/State Council Registration: ☐ Attached
  1. Proof of Fee Payment (UTR/Screenshot): ☐ Attached

Registration Fee: ₹500/- (non-refundable), payable to official VAI Bank A/c –

Bank Details for Fee Payment

  • Account Holder: Agrovet Research & Dev Foundation
  • Bank Name: HDFC Bank
  • Account Number: 50200108507967
  • IFSC Code: HDFC0000087
  • Branch: BISTUPUR

🔹 Section E: Declaration by Applicant

I, Dr. ____________, hereby declare that the information and documents submitted by me are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I agree to abide by the rules and conditions of the award process, and understand that any false claim may lead to disqualification.

Date: _____

Place: _____

Signature of Applicant: __________

🔹 Section F: For Office Use Only (VAI Secretariat)

Application Received on: ______

Payment Verified: ☐ Yes ☐ No

Documents Complete: ☐ Yes ☐ No

Application ID: __________

Remarks: ___________________

Prof. Jit Singh Rural Veterinary Excellence Award

Prof. (Dr.) Jit Singh

  • Qualifications: BVSc & AH, MVSc (Surgery & Radiology), PhD
  • Distinguished Positions Held:
  • Professor & Head, Department of Surgery & Radiology, Hisar
  • Director of Clinics, HAU, Hisar
  • Director Student Welfare, HAU, Hisar
  • Additional Director of Research, HAU, Hisar
  • Founder Dean, College of Veterinary & Animal Science, MPUAT, Udaipur
  • Dean, Postgraduate Studies, MPUAT, Udaipur
  • Controller of Examinations, MPUAT, Udaipur
  • Registrar, MPUAT, Udaipur
  • International Exposure:
  • Served on a foreign teaching assignment in Libya (1985–1988)
  • Academic & Research Contributions:
  • Published 254 scientific papers, including 80+ in international journals
  • Authored and edited standard reference books:
  • Ruminant Surgery (2020)
  • Veterinary Radiology (2022)
  • Selected Topics on Camelids
  • 15 book chapters
  • Awards & Honours:
  • Fellow, National Academy of Veterinary Sciences (NAVS) & Indian Society for Veterinary Surgery (ISVS) – 1998
  • Lifetime Achievement Awards – ISVS & Pashudhan Prahari
  • Dr. R.P.S. Tyagi Oration Award – 2013
  • Swaminathan Award and Bhargava Award
  • Commendations from Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) and Haryana Agricultural University (HAU)
  • 5 Gold Medals in various sessions of Indian Society for Veterinary Surgery conferences
  • Leadership in Veterinary Policy & Education:
  • Chairman, ICAR-BMSA Committees
  • Member, ICAR Accreditation Teams
  • Convenor, National Seminar on Veterinary Education (1995, Hisar)
  • Participated by Veterinary Council of India, Animal Welfare Board of India, State Veterinary Councils, and renowned international veterinarians
  • Professional Memberships:
  • Member, Advisory Board, Veterinary Association of India (VAI)