DDG (Animal Science) visits ICAR-Directorate of Poultry Research, Hyderabad
B. N. Tripathi, Deputy Director General (Animal Science), ICAR, New Delhi visited the ICAR- Directorate of Poultry Research, Hyderabad on 22nd October 2021. During his interaction with scientists of the Directorate, DDG lauded the contribution of ICAR-DPR in the improvement of poultry production in the country particularly the backyard poultry production through the dissemination of improved chicken varieties throughout the country. Dr. Tripathi opined that everyone must be ready for accepting the challenges of the present-day poultry sector and meet the stakeholders’ expectations. He identified 10 actionable points that need to be given priority in the coming five years. DDG (AS) advised to conduct regular interface meetings with the industry and formulate the projects based on the industry needs. He also advised to take up collaborative projects with industry and other Institutions. Earlier Dr. B. N. Tripathi, DDG(AS) inaugurated a Bioinformatics laboratory building of this Directorate. Dr. Praveen Malik, Animal Husbandry Commissioner, DAHD, Dr. A. K. Tyagi, ADG (ANP), Dr. S. B. Barbuddhe, Director, ICAR–NRC Meat and other dignitaries also graced the occasion. Dignitaries also participated in the special Swachtha campaign on the occasion of the 152nd Birth Anniversary of the Father of our Nation and planted fruit trees in the campus. Dr. A. K. Tyagi, ADG (ANP) appreciated the contribution of the institute to the poultry sector. Dr. R. N. Chatterjee, Director, ICAR-DPR highlighted the research achievements of the institute. He also narrated the future thrust areas for which the Institute has prepared the road map in the EFC.
