DUVASU Mathura

The university organized a Farewell Ceremony on 30 June 2026 at the Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Auditorium to honour the dedicated service and outstanding contributions of its retiring faculty members, Dr. Sarvajeet Yadav, Professor, Veterinary Physiology; Dr. Atul Saxena, Professor, Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics; and staff members Shri Ashim Kumar Dutta, Laboratory Technician, and Shri Suresh Khan, IVth Class Employee.
The ceremony was presided over by the Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Abhijit Mitra, who expressed heartfelt appreciation for the retirees' unwavering commitment, integrity, and exemplary service to the University. In his address, he acknowledged their invaluable contributions to academic excellence, institutional growth, and the education and mentorship of generations of students. He conveyed his best wishes for their good health, happiness, and a fulfilling and prosperous retired life.
The event was attended by faculty members, officers, staff, and distinguished guests, who gathered to celebrate the remarkable professional journeys of the retirees. Colleagues shared cherished memories and expressed their gratitude and admiration, extending warm wishes as the honourees embark on a new chapter of life.
As a mark of respect and appreciation, the retiring faculty and staff members were felicitated with garlands and patkas. The ceremony concluded with a vote of thanks, serving as a heartfelt tribute to their years of dedicated service.
The University extends its sincere gratitude to the retiring faculty and staff members for their invaluable contributions and wishes them continued good health, happiness, and success in the years ahead.

12th International Day of Yoga 2026 Celebrated at Veterinary University, Mathura.

On the occasion of the International Day of Yoga, a grand yoga program on the theme “Yoga for Healthy and Active Ageing” was organized at the U.P. Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Pashu Chikitsa Vigyan Vishwavidyalaya Evam Go-Anusandhan Sansthan (DUVASU), Mathura. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from university officials, faculty members, staff, students, and NCC cadets from various colleges of Mathura district.
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Guest, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Abhijit Mitra, emphasized that yoga is the foundation of a healthy, balanced, and active life. He stated that incorporating yoga into daily life is essential for ensuring healthy ageing. Yoga not only strengthens physical health but also plays a vital role in maintaining mental and emotional well-being.

On this occasion, the District President of the Patanjali Mahila Prakoshtha served as the yoga instructor and guided the participants through various yogasanas, pranayama, and meditation practices in accordance with the Common Yoga Protocol. All participants performed the yoga exercises with great enthusiasm, discipline, and dedication, and pledged to spread the message of “Yoga for Healthy Ageing” among the wider community.
The program was attended by the University Registrar, Deans, Directors, Head of Departments, faculty members, officers, staff, and students.

अंतर्राष्ट्रीय योग दिवस-2026 के उपलक्ष्य में ‘स्वस्थ वृद्धावस्था के लिए योग’ का संदेश लेकर दुवासू में निकली भव्य साइकिल रैली।
उत्तर प्रदेश पंडित दीन दयाल उपाध्याय पशु चिकित्सा विज्ञान विश्वविद्यालय एवं गौ-अनुसंधान संस्थान (दुवासू), मथुरा में 12वें अंतर्राष्ट्रीय योग दिवस-2026 के उपलक्ष्य में आज दिनांक 20/06/2026 प्रातः 6:00 बजे एक भव्य साइकिल जागरूकता रैली का आयोजन किया गया। कार्यक्रम का शुभारंभ माननीय कुलपति डॉ. अभिजित मित्र ने हरी झंडी दिखाकर किया। इस अवसर पर उन्होंने कहा कि नियमित शारीरिक गतिविधियाँ एवं योग स्वस्थ, संतुलित और सक्रिय जीवन का आधार हैं। उन्होंने युवाओं एवं आमजन से विशेष रूप से "योग फॉर हेल्दी एजिंग" की अवधारणा को अपनाने तथा समाज में स्वस्थ जीवनशैली का संदेश प्रसारित करने का आह्वान किया।
रैली में विश्वविद्यालय के शिक्षक, अधिकारी, कर्मचारी एवं छात्र-छात्राओं सहित लगभग 60 साइकिल सवारों ने उत्साहपूर्वक भाग लिया। यह रैली विश्वविद्यालय के मुख्य द्वार से प्रारम्भ होकर औरंगाबाद तक पहुँची तथा वहाँ से पुनः विश्वविद्यालय परिसर में वापस आकर सम्पन्न हुई। रैली में शामिल साइकिल पर "Yoga for Healthy Ageing" विषय पर आधारित आकर्षक जागरूकता बैनर लगाए गए थे। इन बैनरों के माध्यम से लोगों को वृद्धावस्था में योग अपनाकर शारीरिक एवं मानसिक स्वास्थ्य बनाए रखने, सक्रिय जीवनशैली अपनाने तथा स्वस्थ समाज के निर्माण का संदेश दिया गया। मार्ग में स्थानीय नागरिकों ने रैली का स्वागत करते हुए जागरूकता अभियान की सराहना की।
इस अवसर पर विश्वविद्यालय के कुलसचिव, अधिष्ठाता छात्र कल्याण, विभिन्न महाविद्यालयों के अधिष्ठाता, निदेशक, विभागाध्यक्ष, शिक्षकगण, अधिकारी एवं कर्मचारी उपस्थित रहे। इस प्रकार के जन-जागरूकता कार्यक्रम समाज में स्वास्थ्य, पर्यावरण संरक्षण तथा सकारात्मक जीवनशैली को बढ़ावा देने में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाते हैं।