Inter-departmental collaboration amongst the government line departments is essential for the convergence of development schemes. Convergence brings synergies between different government programs/schemes in terms of planning, process, and execution often leading to innovation. Collaboration in any form is directly related to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Additionally, such collaboration is also vital for Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Departments in the context of 'One Health.' One Health’ is the collaborative effort of multiple disciplines — working locally, nationally, and globally to attain optimal health for people, animals, and the environment (1). 

The government of India has recognized the importance of convergence. There are instances of focused efforts aimed at the promotion of convergence, e.g., Between the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (2) and other government schemes and programs to enable better planning and productive investment i