Brief History
On 2nd August 1886, an institution devoted to animal welfare was established in Parel village of Mumbai. “Bombay Veterinary College” our Alma mater and affectionately called as BVC.
The ALUMNI of BVC are delivering their duties in various fields at national and international level.
Bombay Veterinary College Alumni Association (BVCAA) was established by the proud alumni of BVC in the year 1886-87.
There are nearly 1000 active life members registered with the association and Association is organizing various activities like scientific orations, entrepreneurship programs, carrier guidance, and outreach programs to help farmers during draught etc since last many years
Managing committee
Dr. A. S. Ranade
President
Associate Dean, (Ex Officio)
Dr. S. D. Jagdale
Member Editor — Journal Committee
SMS, AN, BVC
Dr. V. V. Zunjare
Member
Veterianry Officer, NMMC, Navi Mumbai
DR. M. M. SHINDE
Chairman
General Manager (Admin), MSRDC, Govt. of Maharashtra
Dr. S. T. Hande
Member Secretary — Scientific Committee
Assistant Professor, BVC
Dr. V. N. Pawar
Member
OSD to Minister of States ADF Govt. of Maharashtra
Dr. G. S. Khandekar
Secretary
Associate Professor, BVC
Dr. S. D. Jagdale
Member Secretary Scientists Home Committee
Assistant Professor, BVC
Dr. V. V. Ranade
Invitee Members
Retd. Professor, BVC
Dr. Mrs. V. V. Dhumal
Joint Secretary
Joint Commissioner of State Tax
Dr. D. D. Sawalkar
Member
PS of Minister of States GAD Govt. of Maharashtra
Dr. J. M. Virkar
Invitee Members
DGM, Land, MSRDC, Govt. of Maharashtra
Dr. R. R. Pharande
Treasurer
Assistant Professor, BVC
Dr. M. T. Mane
Member
Sr. Vet. Officer, MCGM, Mumbai
Dr. U. K. Chaudhari
Invitee Members
Scientist D
OBJECTIVES
OBJECTIVES OF THE BOMBAY VETERINARY COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
1987:
- Construction of Scientists Home-A Lodging facility for visiting Alumni for which Bombay Veterinary College Centenary Celebration Committee had given 1,00,000/-
- Starting a technical periodical (for which the BVC Centenary Celebration Committee has given 42,600/-). This activity would include the annual publication of the Journal of Bombay Veterinary College Alumni Association and if possible a bulletin the "Vetline".
- Organizing orations: a sustained activity
- The noted scientist, industrialist and well-wisher K. H. Gharda, had donated and initiated the "Gharda Oration Series."
- Well-wishers of S. R. Rao have donated and initiated the "Dr Rao Memorial Oration Series."
- Enrolment of life
- Raising funds for widening the sphere of welfare activities, such as research fund/ workshop Training courses etc. for the public awareness in general of the Veterinary Profession etc.
1987 - 2003:
- To create and perpetuate a sense of love and devotion for the Alma Mater, by the enrolment of members of various categories and to encourage them to donate towards various activities
- To help to maintain a very high professional standard amongst the graduates of the college by disseminating to them information regarding the latest developments in the field of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry through the establishment of information services, such as a Journal / Veterinary Bulletin
- To promote educational, research and extension activities in the members of the Association, by encouraging various departments in the college to conduct training courses, workshops
- To help in establishing the co-operation/laison between our college and public / Government departments / Industries, Agricultural and Veterinary universities and other institutes for mutual benefits in the field of To operate a placement service for the benefit of our students.
- To make suggestions to modify the existing academic curricula, whenever need is felt for the
- To appreciate and encourage outstanding students, alumni and workers in Veterinary profession, by felicitating them and calling upon them to present Orations, .
- To gear all the necessary efforts which will help to create a sense of comradeship and brotherhood amongst fellow members and other veterinarians