A 15 days training programme “Certified Livestock Advisor on Poultry-Module II” was organized at ICAR-Directorate of Poultry Research, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad in collaboration with the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad from 7 to 21 February, 2023. Fourteen trainees working in poultry promotion belonging to the Animal Husbandry Departments of eight different states participated in the programme. Dr RN Chatterjee, Director, ICAR-DPR inaugured the programme. The participants received both theory and practical oriented refresher training in various aspects of poultry including breeding, nutrition, health, reproduction, housing, management, economics, waste recycling, integrated farming, marketing and extension. They were also exposed to the latest developments like the use of artificial intelligence and biotechnological interventions in the poultry sector. They were provided exposure visits to commercial poultry farms, MANAGE, ICAR-National Meat Research Institute, PVNR Telangana Veterinary University and ICAR-IIMR. The participants gave their feedback about the programme during the valedictory programme. programme. Dr RN Chatterjee, Director, ICAR-DPR advised the participants to act as poultry messengers to promote and propagate good quality germplasm and also extend good veterinary services to poultry farmers. He emphasized that backyard poultry is the most promising venture for women empowerment and nutritional security of rural masses. He appreciated the trainees for their active involvement during the entire training program. The programme was coordinated by Dr Vijay Kumar and Dr K S Rajaravindra, Senior Scientists of the Directorate.
