By S.N. Venkatnag Sobers
Dedicating one’s life for welfare of animals is not something which can be taken lightly. Though having studied veterinary science, many restrict themselves to be a pet doctor. But there are few people who join government service and dedicate themselves for well being of wild animals. One such person is veterinarian Dr. D.N. Nagaraj, who has been working with the elephants for the past 17 years taking care of their health. Having completed his schooling and PU education at Turugnooru in Bannur Hobli, Dr. Nagaraj completed his Bachelor’s in Veterinary Science from Veterinary College in Bengaluru and got selected for a government job during 1993. He worked as a veterinary officer with the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) between 1995 and 2000 after which he had been working on and off with the forest department.
