Indian Society of Animal Genetics and Breeding (ISAGB) in collaboration with ICAR-Directorate of Poultry Research (ICAR-DPR), Hyderabad is organizing XVI Annual Convention of ISAGB and a National Conference on “Innovations in Animal Genetics & Breeding for sustainable productivity of livestock and poultry” at ICAR-DPR, Hyderabad during 2^nd & 3^rd December 2022. 

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A five days hands on international training program on “Advanced biotechnological approaches to augment productivity in poultry for ensuring food and nutritional security” was organized jointly by International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and ICAR from 20-24 September 2022 at ICAR-Directorate of Poultry Research, Hyderabad. Dr. Himanshu Pathak, Secretary (DARE) & DG (ICAR) graced the valedictory function of the training programme at ICAR-DPR, Hyderabad.

Dr. Pathak, the chief guest of the valedictory program appreciated the organizers for conducting advanced training in cutting edge research areas for young faculty of ICAR and State Veterinary/Agricultural Universities. He emphasised that scientists should regularly upgrade their skills and knowledge as new technologies are continuously emerging globally at a faster pace. He applauded the CGIAR organizations like ILRI and others working hand in hand with ICAR to achieve common goals for the welfare of animals, crops and humans. He urged young minds to act as game changers by quickly developing and adopting newer technologies.

Dr. V. Ravinder Reddy, Vice Chancellor, P V Narasimha Rao Telangana Veterinary University, Hyderabad and Guest of Honour appreciated that the young faculty of the NARS will be highly benefitted by training in advanced technologies. Dr. H. Rahman, Regional Representative, ILRI South Asia, appreciated the sincerity of the trainees who learnt to learn and interacted with the faculties of the training. He congratulated the participants for successfully completing the training program. 

Dr. R. N. Chatterjee, Director, DPR, earlier welcomed the Secretary (DARE) & DG (ICAR) on his maiden visit to the Directorate and other dignitaries and participants for the valedictory function. He made a brief presentation on the various research, extension and capacity building activities being undertaken by the institute. He urged the young scientists to carry forward the knowledge gained in this training for the benefit of the farmers. Dr. T. K. Bhattacharya, Course Coordinator presented a brief report of the training program. A total of 20 participants from 10 SAUs and 5 ICAR institutes belonging to 13 different states participated. The program was attended by the Directors of ICAR institutes in Hyderabad, officials of ILRI, New Delhi & Hyderabad and scientists and staff of the Directorate.

  

  

  

Deputy Director General (AS) inaugurated ILRI-ICAR Sponsored training program at ICAR-DPR, Hyderabad 

Dr. B.N. Tripathi DDG (Animal Sciences) inaugurated the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and ICAR-DPR collaborative five days hands on training program on “Advanced biotechnological approaches to augment productivity in poultry for ensuring food and nutritional security” on 20th September 2022 at ICAR-Directorate of Poultry Research, Hyderabad. Dr. B.N. Tripathi DDG (Animal Sciences), Chief Guest of the program appreciated the alliance between ILRI and ICAR and appreciated the progress made in different collaborative projects. He applauded the team for organizing this training programme for the young faculty members of the NARS system at this juncture where characterization of the livestock and poultry of the nation is taken up in a mission mode. He urged the participants to make use of their knowledge gained in this programme and utilize various biotechnological tools for the characterization and genetic improvement of livestock and poultry for various economic traits. He also emphasized that the faculty should propose external funding for their research and also commercialization of the technologies. He suggested formulating multi-disciplinary projects with a holistic approach to address the problems of the industry and farmers. 

Dr. H. Rahman in his address elaborated on the long term association between ILRI and ICAR and its benefits to both organizations. He urged the participants of the programme to be more proactive and learn as much as possible and benefit from this advanced biotechnological training programme. He also suggested for exchange of germplasm between Indian and African countries as both experience similar agro-climatic zones. He appreciated the efforts taken by the team in organizing this training programme. Dr. Olivier H, Chief Geneticist, ILRI described the commonality between India and Africa in livestock rearing patterns, breed characteristics and ecological terrains. He urged for strengthening the collaboration in the Poultry sector between the two organizations for high quality research, technology dissemination and sharing of genetic resources.

Earlier, Dr. R. N. Chatterjee, Director, DPR, welcomed the dignitaries and participants to the training programme. He briefed the various research, extension and capacity building activities being undertaken by the institute, He said that working in isolation will not fetch better returns and collaboration on a global scale is the need of the hour to achieve solutions for the common challenges. He opined that biotechnological approaches are the new paradigm to improve the productivity and performance of livestock and poultry as the traditional breeding approaches have almost reached a plateau. He urged young minds to make the best use of this opportunity. Dr. T. K. Bhattacharya, Course Coordinator of the program presented a glimpse of the various activities to be covered during the five day training program. He said that more emphasis was given to hands on training for the participants to learn the laboratory techniques. A total of 20 participants from 10 SAUs, 5 ICAR institutes belonging to 13 different states participated in the training programme The program was attended by the officials of ILRI, New Delhi, Hyderabad and scientists and staff of the Directorate.

  

  

Annual Review Meeting of AICRP on Poultry Breeding organized at SVVU, Tirupati on 8th and 9th September 2022  

The Annual Review Meeting of AICRP on Poultry Breeding and Poultry Seed Project for the years 2020-21 and 2021-22 was organized at the College of Veterinary Sciences, SVVU, Tirupati on 8th and 9th September 2022. Dr.B.N.Tripahi, DDG (AS) graced the occasion as the Chief guest. The inaugural session started with the invocation by Dr. Adilakshmamma, Associate Dean, C.V.Sc. Tirupati. Dr. K. Sarjan Rao, Dean, C. V. Sc. Tirupati, welcomed the chief guest, other dignitaries and participants. In his opening remarks Dr. R.N. Chatterjee, Director, ICAR-DPR highlighted the contribution of the poultry sector to the Indian economy and the role played by the AICRP and PSP centres in making available the improved germplasm of the poultry throughout the country. Dr. V. K. Saxena ADG (AP&B), ICAR lauded the contribution of AICRP on Poultry breeding during the last 50 years of its existence in meeting the needs of animal protein.  

Honourable DDG (A.S.), ICAR, Dr. B. N. Tripathi congratulated the AICRP team for the successful completion of fifty years (golden jubilee) of its contribution. He suggested bringing out a document highlighting the achievements of AICRP during the last fifty years He stressed the need for quantifying the contribution of the AICRP towards the economy of the country. He suggested collaborating with agricultural economists to accomplish this task. He also suggested improving the productivity of native or improved chickens in order to increase the availability of eggs from the present 90 eggs to the recommended level of 180 eggs per person per year. He emphasized the need for the characterization of native chickens of the country to achieve the mission of zero non-descript birds. Dr.U. Rajkumar, Incharge, AICRP on Poultry Breeding and Dr.S.V.Rama Rao, Incharge, PSP presented the respective PC reports. Two technical sessions were conducted and the progress of the Centres was reviewed. Hon’ble DDG (AS) chaired all the sessions, while ADG (AP&B) and Director, ICAR-DPR, Hyderabad co-chaired. The officials from the SVVU, Tirupati, a team of scientists from ICAR-DPR, Hyderabad and Principal Investigators of all the Centres participated in the meeting. The meeting ended with a vote of thanks from Dr.U.Rajkumar, Pr. Scientist.