Manitoba Minister Explores Teaching & Research Collaborations With Vet Varsity

Oct22,2026 | Jagrati Lahar Bureau | Ludhiana

A three member delegation of the Manitoba (Canada) government visited Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana to explore teaching & research collaboration opportunities. The delegation was led by Mr. Sukhjinderpal Singh Sandhu, Minister of Manitoba for Public Service Delivery and was accompanied by Mr. Sean Hogan, Director of International Relations, Manitoba.

The officers of the University attended the high-level deliberations. During interaction, Dr. SS Randhawa, Director of Research welcomed the delegates.

Dr. J. P. S. Gill, Vice-Chancellor, shared that the University has ongoing academic and research collaborations with many Canadian Universities such as University of Saskatchewan, Calgary, McGill and Guelph. He also proudly disclosed that more than 2000 alumnus of this University are serving as veterinarians in North America.

Mr. Sukhjinderpal Singh Sandhu, shared that Manitoba recognizes the important role that veterinarians play in animal health and welfare, public health, agricultural productivity, and economic development and continues to experience demand for veterinary professionals, particularly in rural, northern, and agricultural communities, and is committed to exploring innovative approaches to workforce development, education, training, and recruitment. He specifically acknowledged that graduates from Vet Varsity have immigrated to Manitoba and are currently practicing veterinary medicine in the province.

Dr. Gill stated that Manitoba and the University share a mutual interest in advancing veterinary education, professional development, research collaboration, student and faculty exchanges, and the promotion of international partnerships in veterinary sciences. Both the parties agreed to foster and strengthen educational, scientific, and cultural ties through collaboration in veterinary medicine, animal health, livestock production, and related fields between Manitoba and India.

During the visit, the delegation also visited the Multi-Speciality Veterinary Hospital, where they interacted with the faculty, NRI students from North America and learned about the clinical, diagnostic and treatment facilities available at the University.

Dr. Gill stated that such visits provide an excellent platform for future academic & research collaborations. The Minister appreciated the University’s efforts towards providing quality teaching to the students, innovative research and services to the farming community.