I C A R - D P R

Dr. Christina Z Chongthu, IAS, Secretary and Commissioner of Tribal Welfare Department of Telangana visited DPR

A preparatory meeting to create livelihood options and sustainable development of Tribal communities through backyard poultry was held at ICAR-DPR, Hyderabad on 7th June 2022. Dr. Christina Z Chongthu, IAS., Secretary and Commissioner of Tribal Welfare Department of Telangana informed that the Tribal Welfare Department is planning to implement the backyard poultry scheme for primitive vulnerable tribal groups (PvTGs)  in Telangana state. The Secretary shared the plan and objectives and also explained their technical and other expatiations from ICAR-DPR. Dr. R. N. Chatterjee assured to provide the necessary technical support for establishing the mother unit, parent farm and hatchery unit at different ITDAs. He also informed that a regular supply of day old chicks of improved rural chicken varieties for rearing at mother units and parent germplasm for multiplication at parent farm will be provided. Dr.U. Rajkumar narrated the activities undertaken in the Adilabad district under the Tribal Sub Plan program of the institute. The Secretary and Officials of the Tribal Welfare Department visited the hatchery, pure line farm and moringa integrated farming system and appreciated the activities of the directorate Mr. K Shankar Rao, General Manager and Mr. Laxmi Prasad, Deputy Director from TRICOR and Dr. B. Prakash, Dr. L. Leslie Leo Prince and Dr. Vijayakumar Scientists associated with the TSP Cell of this Directorate participated in the meeting. 

   

             

ICAR-DPR organized a special training session for newly recruited faculty of

PVNR Telangana Veterinary University  

ICAR-DPR conducted a special training session on ‘Importance of R & D activities in the Livestock and Poultry Sector’ for the newly recruited young faculty of Veterinary and Fishery Sciences of PVNR Telangana Veterinary University undergoing Foundation Course at ICAR-NAARM on 24.05.2022. The objective of the session was to enhance the quality of veterinary education through building competencies related to teaching, research, and extension. Dr.R.N.Chatterjee, Director, welcomed the faculty and delivered a lecture on the Research and Development in the Livestock and Poultry sector. He gave an overall glimpse of the current status and scenario of the sector and its contribution to national income. He discussed the various strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in the livestock sector and how they can be addressed successfully to benefit the farmers. He opined that the young faculty should focus on the present day problems of the farmers or stakeholders and plan their action plan accordingly to solve the issues. He also encouraged the young faculty to concentrate equally on imparting quality education to the veterinary graduates with recent advancements in science and also involve themselves in research activities by obtaining extramural research grants from ICAR, DBT, DST, SERB, RKVY etc. He extended full cooperation, collaboration and support from the Directorate and its scientists for the benefit and overall development of the young faculty members. Young faculty also interacted with the scientists of the Directorate.

National Seminar Organized at ICAR-DPR

ICAR-Directorate of Poultry Research, Hyderabad organized a one-day National Seminar in collaboration with Indian Poultry Science Association - Telangana and Andhra Pradesh Chapter on the topic “Revisiting poultry production and marketing systems for addressing the fast changing consumer preferences” on 6^th May 2022. Dr. R.N. Chatterjee, Director welcomed the dignitaries and the participants to the seminar. He said that it is very delightful to organize the Seminar in the offline mode after a very long gap. He highlighted the role of Poultry industry and its contribution to the national economy. Dr. S.V. Rama Rao, Principal Scientist elaborated on the theme of the National Seminar and its high relevance during this pandemic era. Dr. V. Ravinder Reddy, Vice Chancellor, P.V. Narsimha Rao Telangana Veterinary University, Hyderabad, the Guest of Honour for the Seminar, emphasised the need to support the poultry farmers by providing the feed ingredients in time at a reasonable cost. He also opined that proper biosecurity and health measures should be taken to control the emerging and remerging poultry diseases.

The Chief Guest of the programme, Dr. G. Ranjith Reddy, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha), Chevella Constituency, Telangana appreciated the efforts of the Directorate in organizing the Seminar at this crucial time when feed prices are skyrocketing and creating havoc for the poultry industry in the country. He said that the deliberations should focus on highlighting the health benefits of egg and chicken meat, and also convince the customers about the myths circulating in the social media about chicken and eggs. He advocated that the industry should stay strong in marketing, publicizing and advertising their products. He also encouraged the young Veterinary graduates to venture into the poultry sector as there are lot of opportunities. The dignitaries released a book on “Poultry Feed: Region specific” authored by Dr. S.V. Rama Rao, Dr. A. Kannan and Dr. M.V.L.N. Raju of the Directorate. They also released the Vermicompost “Vermipoul” developed by Dr. R.K. Mahapatra from poultry litter under the programme “Wealth from waste”.

There were two technical sessions in which eight lectures were delivered by eminent speakers in the field of poultry. The plenary session was chaired by Dr. R.N. Chatterjee, Director, ICAR-DPR and Co-chaired by Dr. T. Kotaiah, MD, IndBro Research & Breeding Farms Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad; Dr. V. R. Reddy, Retired Professor, Hyderabad, and Dr. A.S. Ranade, Associate Dean, Mumbai Veterinary College and President, Indian Poultry Science Association. The Seminar was attended by Scientists from DPR, Officials, staff and students from the Veterinary University, Poultry entrepreneurs and industry representatives from AP and Telangana (TS), officials from the AH Department and members of IPSA-TS and AP chapter. Dr. U.  Rajkumar, Principal Scientist and Organizing Secretary proposed the vote of thanks

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ICAR News https://icar.org.in/content/national-seminar-%E2%80%9Crevisiting-poultry-production-and-marketing-systems-addressing-fast 

ICAR-DPR distributes Aseel birds and inputs to SC families of Valluvapakkam and Kayanallur villages of Chengalpattu district (TN) under the DAPSC program

On 26th April 2022, ICAR-Directorate of Poultry Research, Hyderabad distributed Aseel birds and other inputs to SC families of Valluvapakkam and Kayanallur villages in Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu as part of the DAPSC programme. The programme aims to improve the livelihood and nutritional security of SC families through backyard poultry farming. Different inputs for backyard poultry rearing including the Aseel birds (500), and feed (500kgs) were distributed to 50 farmers of Valluvapakkam village in Madhurandakam Block to establish small and sustainable backyard poultry units. A total of 50 SC farmers of Kayanallur village from Chithamur block were also provided with Aseel (500) grownup birds, and feed (500kgs). The beneficiaries received brief training on rearing birds under backyard farming. The negative impact of protein and micronutrient deficiencies on the health and welfare of marginalised communities were explained and highlighted the importance of eating eggs and meat for improving nutritional status and immunity. Queries of the farmers were answered by the scientists. Elected representatives and officials of both the panchayats actively participated in the programme. Dr A Kannan, Principal Scientist, Dr. M. Shanmugam, Senior Scientist and Dr. K.S. Raja Ravindra Senior Scientist participated in the programme. Dr. M. Shanmugam, Senior Scientist coordinated the programme.