Since 1997, Prakash Institutes and its partnering churches have sponsored an off-site Veterinary Medicine and self-reliance course in the local villages surrounding Nagpur. The Vet-Med program is led by Dr. Suresh Wankhede, a Prakash alumnus and a graduate of the Veterinary Medicine College.

Village students receive hands-on training in farming, raising animals, housing, health, discipleship and the Christian life.

Syllabus

Veterinary Medicine

• Animal Nutrition and Feeds
• Hydration
• Poultry Specifics
• Cattle Specifics
• Diseases and Medication
• Animal Husbandry
• Commercial Poultry Production

Self-reliance and Discipleship

• Housing Care and Maintenance
• Clean Water Sources and Supply
• Home Food Preparation and Storage
  
• Sewing and Mending
• Sanitary Laundry Procedures
• Basic Personal Hygiene
• First Aid
• Fundamental Disease Identification
• God’s Word in Daily Life
• Developing a Personal Prayer Life

Anguished farmer telling Dr. Suresh his cow is dying and asks if he can help. Dr. Suresh was able to help so the farmer did not lose his cow and the unborn calf.