Ludhiana, October 22, 2026:- A three-member delegation from the Government of Manitoba, Canada, visited Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU), Ludhiana, to explore opportunities for teaching and research collaboration. The delegation was led by Mr. Sukhjinderpal Singh Sandhu, Manitoba’s Minister of Public Service Delivery. Mr. Sean Hogan, Director of International Relations, Manitoba, was also part of the delegation. University officials participated in the high-level discussions. Dr. Swaran Singh Randhawa, Director of Research, welcomed the delegation members.
Dr. Jatinder Paul Singh Gill, Vice-Chancellor of the university, stated that the university has ongoing academic and research collaborations with several Canadian universities, including the University of Saskatchewan, the University of Calgary, McGill University and the University of Guelph. He added that more than 2,000 alumni of the university are working as veterinarians across North America.
Mr. Sukhjinderpal Singh Sandhu said that the Manitoba government recognises the important role veterinarians play in animal health and welfare, public health, agricultural productivity and economic development. He said there is a sustained demand for veterinary professionals in rural, northern and agricultural communities in Manitoba. He added that the provincial government is committed to exploring innovative approaches to workforce development, education, training and recruitment. He specifically noted that several graduates of the veterinary university are working in Manitoba.
Dr. Gill said that Manitoba and the university share a common interest in promoting veterinary education, professional development, research collaboration, student and faculty exchanges, and international partnerships in veterinary science.
During the visit, the delegation also toured the Multi-Speciality Veterinary Hospital, where its members interacted with faculty and non-resident Indian (NRI) students from North America and learned about the diagnostic and treatment facilities available at the university.
