THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Finance Minister K N Balagopal said the services of veterinarians will be ensured even at night. He announced in the budget that a three-tier health care system would be envisaged as part of the expansion of the animal husbandry division.

• District Veterinary Centres and Kudappanakunnu Multi Specialty Veterinary Hospital will function as district level referral units. 34 crore has been set apart for this.
• 9.8 crore for providing emergency services to veterinarians at night.
• The allocation to the fisheries sector has been increased. 100 crore for coastal protection.
• Seven and a half crore to poultry development corporation
• The construction of Malappuram Moorkkanad milk powder manufacturing centre will be completed this year
• An amount of Rs 240.6 crore has been sanctioned for the fisheries sector.
• 5.50 crore for maritime security project
• 16 crore has been kept apart for Punargeham project. In addition Rs 72 crore has been sanctioned for basic facilities and human development of fishermen.
• 25 crore for prevention of human-wildlife conflict: This includes compensation for loss of life.
• Financial assistance for projects implemented in forested villages
• 232 crore has been allotted to the forest and wildlife department.
• An amount of Rs one crore was initially sanctioned for the establishment of a navy museum at Idukki.