I C A R - D P R

The Directorate celebrated the 9th International Day of Yoga on 21st June, 2023 with a lot of enthusiasm and zeal. The staff members participated in the yoga session conducted by Dr. A. Debnath, MBBS, Authorised Medical Attendant of ICAR DPR Clinic. He narrated the group about the various benefits of yoga both for the body and mind. He taught Asanas and Pranayamas which were practised by the participants. Director, Dr. R.N. Chatterjee participated in the yoga session and encouraged the staff to practice yoga for healthier life. The programme was coordinated by Dr K.S. Rajaravindra, Senior Scientist and Shri. G. Rajeswar Goud, Tech. Officer of this Directorate.

 

 

 

ICAR-DPR, Hyderabad celebrates its 36th Foundation Day

ICAR-Directorate of Poultry Research celebrated its 36th Institute Foundation Day on 1st March, 2023. Shri. Adhar Sinha, IAS, Special Chief Secretary, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Development and Fisheries, Government of Telangana graced the function as Chief Guest. Dr. R.K. Mathur, Director, ICAR-IIOR acted as the Guest of Honour. The dignitaries visited the farm complex, hatchery, Moringa Poultry integrated farming unit, Vermicompost unit, IoT research facility and Biotech facility. Dr. R.N. Chatterjee, Director,ICAR-DPR welcomed the guests and briefed the importance of Poultry in the Indian agriculture scenario. Dr. U. Rajkumar, Principal Scientist presented a glimpse of the achievements of the Directorate. The Chief guest appreciated the contribution of DPR in the form of improved varieties and other technologies in the field of nutrition, health and biotechnology. He emphasised that Integrated farming with moringa and vermicomposting should be taken up in a big way to benefit the poultry farmers. The Guest of honour recalled the various collaborations between DPR and IIOR over the years. He also suggested for utilization of different unconventional oil seed cakes for poultry feeding to ease pressure on soya bean meal. Dr. K. Anitha, Head, NBPGR-RS,  University Officers of PVNRTVU, Hyderabad and staff of the directorate participated in the program. Twenty eight officers from 10 African Countries undergoing International Training at National Institute for MSME, Hyderabad were taken for an exposure visit of the Directorate and interacted with the Director. Dr. B. Prakash, Organizing Secretary proposed the vote of thanks.

 

 

 

ICAR-Directorate of Poultry Research, Hyderabad celebrated National Science Day on 28th February 2023 with the theme of “Global Science for Global Wellbeing'. Dr C V Raman’s contribution to science and his life was remembered in the event. Dr. V.K.Singh, Director, ICAR-CRIDA, Hyderabad graced the Science Day celebration as chief guest. In his address, he emphasized the role of agricultural science and technologies in the development of well-being of mankind. Dr. R.N. Chatterjee, Director, ICAR-DPR, briefed about the Directorate’s salient achievements and the role of science and technologies in the development of the poultry sector.  An exhibition to showcase new technologies, chicken varieties developed by the institute and information on chicken and eggs was organized and about 250 school children from different schools in Hyderabad visited.  School children also exhibited models on different scientific themes related to global warming, climatic change, wellness and organic farming, etc. Dr.B.Prakesh, Principal Scientist presented a vote of thanks. Staff of this directorate and school students participated in the event.

   

   

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.