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AICRP Annual Review Meeting at Nagaland Centre, Jharnapani

Annual Review Meeting of AICRP on Poultry Breeding and Poultry Seed Project organized at ICAR RC for NEH Region, Nagaland Centre, Jharnapani

The annual review meeting of All India Coordinated Research Project on Poultry Breeding and Poultry Seed Project (PSP) for the year 2022-23 was organized at ICAR Research Complex for North Eastern Hill Region, Nagaland Centre, Jharnapani, Medziphema, Nagaland on 2nd and 3rd May 2024. Dr. Raghavendra Bhatta, Deputy Director General (Animal Science), ICAR applauded the AICRP on Poultry Breeding’s contribution in developing the poultry sector in the country over the last 50 years. Dr. Bhatta stressed on further increasing the backyard poultry’s contribution to the total poultry production. He also released a dual purpose backyard poultry “Tokbari” developed by AICRP on Poultry breeding Centre for NEH region Tripura Centre, Agartala, Tripura.

Dr. G.K. Gaur, ADG (AP&B), ICAR accentuated on the need of conserving the indigenous chicken breeds and large scale dissemination of superior backyard poultry. He further emphasized on developing entrepreneurs and second line breeder in rural poultry. Dr. R.N. Chatterjee, Director, ICAR-Directorate of Poultry Research, Hyderabad apprised about the genesis of the Project and its salient achievements made during the last 50 years. Dr. Girish Patil, Director, NRC Mithun praised the ICAR-DPR, Hyderabad and AICRP on Poultry Breeding for its significant contribution to the livelihoods of NEH Region. Dr. U. Rajkumar, incharge, AICRP on Poultry Breeding, ICAR-DPR, Hyderabad presented the action taken report and the progress report of the project during the year 2022-23. Earlier, Dr. H. Kalita, Head of the Regional Centre, ICAR Nagaland Centre welcomed the delegates for Annual Review Meeting of AICRP-on Poultry Breeding Annual Review Meeting and also to ICAR Nagaland. He also highlighted the impact of this project in North East in general and in Nagaland in particular.

The Centre In-charges of 12 AICRP on Poultry Breeding and 12 Poultry Seed Project Centres covering different states of the country and the scientists from ICAR RC for NEH Region, Nagaland Centre and NRC-Mithun, participated in the Review Meeting. The PIs presented the progress of the centres and it was critically reviewed by the DDG(AS), ADG(AP&B) and Director, ICAR-DPR, Hyderabad. Constructive suggestions were offered for the improvement of the Centres. The meeting ended with vote of thanks from Dr.U.Rajkumar, Head, PGB Division, ICAR-DPR, Hyderabad.

Internship program of BVSc students at DPR Regional Station, Bhubaneswar

Internship program of BVSc students at DPR Regional Station, Bhubaneswar

BVSc students (85 Numbers) of College of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry, Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar completed their internship (5 batches, 5 days each) during February- March, 2024 at Regional Station, ICAR-Directorate of Poultry Research, Bhubaneswar under the chairmanship of Head, RS, ICAR-DPR, Bhubaneswar. All the scientists of the regional station engaged in providing lectures and practical demonstrations/farm visits/ hatchery visits/ feed unit visits etc. Different aspects of Avian Production and Management especially several aspects of scientific duck farming viz; important Duck breeds and their production potential, scientific duck farming, scientific feeding, breeding, variety development, identification of male and female ducks, handling of ducks, bio-security of poultry/duck farm, sample collection, post-mortem examination, farm economics, status of duck farming in India, reproductive management of ducks for optimal fertility and hatchability etc were taught to the students. The students were taught practical skills on proximate analysis of feed, visited the institute duck farm to gain practical knowledge on different husbandry practices, and also visited the institute hatchery and feed processing unit. Dr Dhirendra Kumar and Dr Rajalaxmi Behera coordinated this training program

Night shelters to tribal farmers of Adilabad District (Telangana)

Distribution of night shelters to tribal farmers of Adilabad District (Telangana)

ICAR-Directorate of Poultry Research, Hyderabad, under the Scheduled Tribe Component (DAPSTC/TSP) Programme, introduced rural/ backyard chicken farming, intending to improve the nutritional and socio-economic status of tribal farmers. The input distribution program was organized at Thatiguda village in Adilabad District on 12th March 2024. 100 tribal families received night shelters from the program for the proper safeguarding of birds during the night. Tribal farmers provided the feedback and the impact of improved germplasm distributed one year ago. The benefits of backyard chicken rearing were explained to the tribal farmers. Dr. U. Rajkumar, Head, Division of PG&B explained the objective and implementation of the TSP program in Adilabad district and the role of backyard poultry in sustainable rural livelihoods. Dr. L. Leslie Leo Prince, Pr. Scientist and Dr.B.Prakash, Pr. Scientist & Nodal Officer (TSP) coordinated the programme. About 125 tribal farmers were present during the programme.

DAPSC programme in Kerala

Input distribution programme at Ezhankulam village (Kerala) under DAPSC programme

ICAR-DPR has been implementing the DAPSC programme in different states of India. This year, the DAPSC Programme was initiated in Kerala to promote backyard poultry farming to improve the livelihood of SC families in collaboration with the Department of Animal Husbandry Kerala. According to the Guidelines of NITI Ayog and in consultation with the Department of Animal Husbandry, the Ezhankulam village, Parakode Block, Pathanamthitta district was chosen for the implementation of the programme. On 11^th March, 2024, input distribution and on-field training programme were arranged for the SC beneficiaries to start backyard poultry farming and also to properly safeguard birds during the night from predatory attacks and the cold climate, it was decided to distribute fabricated night shelters. A meeting was organized at the village to distribute temporary night shelters to SC beneficiaries. Mr. Chitayam Gopakumar, Honourable Deputy Speaker of Kerala Legislative Assembly participated in the programme as Chief Guest and distributed the temporary night shelters to 150 SC beneficiaries. He appreciated the effort of ICAR-DPR for initiating the programme in Kerala. The beneficiaries were explained about backyard chicken rearing and the importance of egg and meat in improving the health status of children and women. The distribution programme was also attended by elected representatives of the Panchayat and also by Dr Harikumar, District Veterinary officer, Dr Neelima, Veterinary Assistant Surgeon and other AH department officials. Dr. A. Kannan, Principal Scientist and Dr M. Shanmugam, Senior Scientist of the Directorate Coordinated the programme.

DAPSC programme in Telangana

Night Shelter Distribution programme by ICAR-DPR in Telangana

A night shelter distribution programme for Scheduled Caste beneficiaries was organized at Parapally village of Kotapally block under the Mancherial district of Telangana on 11^th March 2024. Initially, the DAPSC scheme of the Directorate was explained to the beneficiaries, and they received brief training on rearing poultry birds under backyard farming. Additionally, practical tips on feeding and health care management of birds were provided. To properly safeguard birds during the night from predatory attacks and the cold climate, the Directorate distributed 150 night shelters to 150 SC families. The beneficiaries had already received chicken birds from ICAR-DPR. Dr Pavan Kumar, a local Veterinary officer facilitated the event. The Programme was coordinated by Dr Vijay Kumar, Senior Scientist and Mr D Pratap, ACTO of the Directorate.

SCSP programme in Telangana