India is one of the beneficiary countries of the German initiative “Green Innovation Centres for the Agriculture and Food Sector”. In selected districts of the State of Jharkhand, where livestock plays a major role in the agricultural sector, the project intervention area on “Creation of knowledge and learning systems for the agriculture and food industry” includes also training of para-veterinarians.

The work of the consultant is directed to achieve the following results:

Assessment of the content of the curriculum currently implemented
Appropriateness of training contents for tasks and responsibilities of Animal Health Workers as defined by respective statutory body
Embedding of trained Animal Health Workers in conducive employment environment
Ensuring that the required continuous professional supervision is provided in the different settings of work of Animal Health Workers