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