In an inspiring story of dedication and compassion, Captain Tejas Kovlekar from Ponda, Goa, has been commissioned as a doctor in the Indian Army’s Remount Veterinary Corps (RVC)—a unit that manages the training, welfare, and medical care of animals in the Army. The corps operates under the motto ‘Pashu Seva Asmakam Dharma’ – ‘Service to animals is our duty.’
Tejas completed his military training in May 2025 and was commissioned as a Captain in June. His passion for animals has been lifelong, and according to his father, Nitin Kovlekar, who works at Goa Dairy, Tejas always had a soft spot for animals. His mother, Nikita, is a PWD employee.
After his 12th-grade education at GVM College, Ponda, Tejas surprised his family by choosing veterinary studies over traditional career routes. He cracked a competitive entrance at Kankavli, where only six out of 135 students were selected. He pursued veterinary medicine at a reputed college under Nagpur University in Mumbai.
Though his first attempt at the highly selective Army veterinary exam was unsuccessful, Tejas reapplied, cleared the rigorous five-day selection process, and successfully completed his training. The exam is known for its difficulty, with only a handful of candidates making it through nationally.
Tejas now joins the ranks of just four Goans who have served in the Army’s Veterinary Corps—a rare honour. He follows in the footsteps of Col Richmark Fernandes from Nuvem, who previously served as a UN peacekeeper in South Sudan.
His journey is a testament to determination, discipline, and the power of turning passion into purpose. Goa salutes its new Captain.
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