I C A R - D P R

ICAR-DPR distributes inputs for backyard poultry rearing to tribal farmers of Adilabad District on 8^th April 2022

ICAR-Directorate of Poultry Research, Hyderabad distributed native Kadaknath and Ghagus chicken and Gramapriya, improved backyard chicken to tribes of Dopiguda and Mallapur villages (Indervalli Mandal), Adilabad district (Telangana) on 8th April 2022 under the DAPSTC (TSP) programme. The programme aimed at improving the livelihood and nutritional security of remote tribal families through enhanced egg and meat production.  Different inputs for backyard poultry rearing including the Gramapriya birds (439), night shelters (54), feeders (54), waterers (54) and feed (540kgs) were distributed to 54 farmers of Dopiguda village to establish a small backyard unit as a subsidiary income provider. A total of 96 tribal farmers of Mallapur village were provided with Kadaknath (222) and Ghagus (575) grownup birds, night shelters (96), feeders (96), waterers (96) and feed (960kgs). Dr. S. V. Ramarao, Principal Scientist, ICAR-DPR addressed the farmers and explained the role of backyard poultry in sustainable rural livelihoods. Mr. K. Lakke Rao, Chairman, Aboriginal Tribal Welfare Advisory Committee, IDTA Utnoor, Village sarpanch, and Peoples representatives from local bodies actively participated in the programme. The programme was attended by about 100 tribal farmers at Dopiguda and 200 farmers at Mallapur village including women in large numbers. The team of Scientists of this Directorate interacted with tribal beneficiaries and elaborated on scientific rearing of rural improved chicken varieties. Dr. U. Rajkumar, Dr. L.Leslie Leo Prince, Dr. B. Prakash and Mr. Ravikumar from the Directorate participated in the programme. The programme was organized and coordinated by the TSP cell of the Directorate. 

   Tribal women beneficiaries with night shelter for birds at Mallapur village 

 

    Distribution of native chicken  at Mallapur village 

 

 

Tribal beneficaries at Dopiguda village 

Glimpses of

NATIONAL WEBINAR

“Advances of Veterinary Sciences during 75 Years of Indian Independence” as

part of Dr C.M. Singh Birth Centenary Year Celebrations

30th March, 2022

Jointly organised by ICAR-Directorate of Poultry Research, Hyderabad &

Dr C.M. Singh Endowment Trust, Bareilly, UP

 ICAR-Directorate of Poultry Research, Hyderabad celebrates 35^th Foundation Day

The ICAR-Directorate of Poultry Research, Hyderabad celebrated its 35^th Foundation Day on 1^st March 2022. Prof. V. Ravinder Reddy, Vice Chancellor, PV Narasimha Rao Telangana Veterinary University (PVNRTVU), Hyderabad graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and Dr. R. N. Chatterjee, Director, ICAR-DPR presided over the function. The foundation day programme of ICAR-DPR started with traditional invocation of Saraswati Vandana, lighting of lamp and honouring dignitaries.

Prof. V. Ravinder Reddy, Vice Chancellor, PVNRTVU, Hyderabad during his address to the august gathering appreciated the contribution of ICAR-DPR in the growth and development of poultry production in the country particularly the backyard poultry production through its varieties development, dissemination of improved chicken varieties, germplasm supply, technology development and extension activities throughout the country by the institute. During this occasion, he released a booklet entitled “Cryo-preservation of PGCs: An efficient method for ex situ conservation of chicken breeds” authored by Dr. T.K. Bhattacharya, R.N. Chatterjee, M.S. Tantia, Minakshi Dange, S. Jayakumar and M. Shanmugam. He also distributed the prizes to winners of the sports competitions organized for the staff of the Institute.

Dr. R. N. Chatterjee, Director, ICAR-DPR presided over the function and highlighted the role and contribution of ICAR-DPR in the poultry sector of the country through its various activities. He also appraised the house about the long association of ICAR-DPR with the Veterinary University and elaborated the evolution of ICAR-DPR as well as its present status with well-furnished labs and a regional centre at Bhubaneswar. He also appraised the house about the additional mandate of the institute on capacity building as well as involvement of the Institute in disease diagnosis and vaccine development for poultry. He appreciated the recent identification of breed specific SNPs in the different chicken breeds of the country.

Dr. T.K. Bhattacharya, Principal Scientist and Chairman of the organizing committee welcomed the dignitaries. During his address he appraised the house about the research achievements of the institute of the various disciplines as well about the development of region specific chicken varieties, area specific mineral mixtures, Bio-fortified eggs, semen cryopreservation, etc. He also highlighted the role of the institute in the different flagship programs such as AICRP and PSP.   The programme was ended with the formal vote of thanks proposed by Dr. U. Rajkumar, Principal Scientist of the Institute. Around 81 participants were present in the programme.

ICAR-DPR, Hyderabad celebrates National Science Day 2022

The ICAR - Directorate of Poultry Research, Hyderabad celebrated the “National Science Day” on 28th February 2022, Hyderabad to commemorate the great contribution of Nobel Laureate, Sir C.V. Raman and creating awareness on Science in the society. The Chief Guest, Padma Bhusan Dr Anil Prakash Joshi, noted Environmentalist, Scientist & Founder of Himalayan Environmental Studies and Conservation Organization (HESCO) delivered Science Day lecture on the theme of the programme “Integrated approach in science and technology for a sustainable future”. He emphasized about the Rural- urban divide in terms of Science, technology and information and the need to fulfil the gap. He deliberated many science and technologies including agricultural technologies involved in upliftment of the socio-economic status of the rural people of the country. He mentioned about the benefit and curse of science and highlighted its judicious use for benefit of human being. He appreciated the efforts of ICAR and other scientific organizations to minimize the poverty of country people though adopting farmers-oriented technologies.

Dr. R.N. Chatterjee, Director, ICAR-DPR presided over the Science Day programme and inaugurated the exhibition stall. He also briefed about the salient achievements of the Institute, including future flagship research programmes. He also narrated the significance of celebrating the National Science Day programme in the Country. At the outset of National Science Day programme, Dr. S.V. Ramarao, Principal Scientist welcomed the honourable Guests and other delegates and mentioned about the activities of the Institute.

On the eve of National Science Day celebration, an exhibition was organized by the Institute to showcase new technologies and improved chicken and duck varieties developed at the Institute where about 120 participants including students of local schools and Engineering College participated. In the morning, school children participated in drawing competition on Science and its role in the society. Students also participated in the extempore programme on Science and significance of observing National Science day in the country.  The winners of the various competitions were awarded with prizes during the occasion. College students also visited the research facilities of the Institute and they showed their keen interest about the modern advanced science being carried out at the Institute.  At the end, Dr. B. Prakash, Principal Scientist, proposed vote of thanks.