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Ponda to Host 24/7 Wildlife Transit Treatment Facility
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 01:46 PM
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The town of Ponda in Goa will now operate a 24/7 wildlife transit treatment centre, aimed at providing immediate medical care to injured animals during transport.
Ponda, a town in Goa, has inaugurated a 24/7 wildlife transit treatment facility designed to offer urgent medical care to injured animals during transport.
The centre will be staffed with veterinary professionals and equipped with basic diagnostic tools, enabling quick assessment and treatment of wildlife that may be injured while being moved to rehabilitation centres or during rescue operations.
Officials say the facility will reduce mortality rates among rescued animals and improve the overall efficiency of wildlife protection efforts in the region.
The opening ceremony was attended by local government officials and wildlife conservation groups, marking a significant step in Goa’s commitment to animal welfare.
The centre will be staffed with veterinary professionals and equipped with basic diagnostic tools, enabling quick assessment and treatment of wildlife that may be injured while being moved to rehabilitation centres or during rescue operations.
Officials say the facility will reduce mortality rates among rescued animals and improve the overall efficiency of wildlife protection efforts in the region.
The opening ceremony was attended by local government officials and wildlife conservation groups, marking a significant step in Goa’s commitment to animal welfare.