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ICAR-DPR conducts On field training programme and distributed inputs at Parpalli village, Mancherial district under DAPSC programme

ICAR-Directorate of Poultry Research, Hyderabad organised an on field training programme and also distributed backyard chicken variety to SC families of Parpalli village, Mancherial district on 18^th August, 2023, under DAPSC Programme. During the training, practical tips on feeding and health care management of birds were provided. Importance of regular consumption of animal protein, especially chicken egg and meat, to improve nutritional status and immunity of the people was explained to the beneficiaries. After the training, 981 chicks, 450 kg chicken feed, feeders and drinkers were distributed to 143 farmers to establish small back yard poultry units as a subsidiary income provider. The programme was attended by 143 SC families. Dr. A. Kannan, Principal Scientist, Dr. M. Shanmugam, and Dr. S. Jayakumar, Senior Scientists, from the Directorate participated in the programme. Dr. M. Shanmugam, Senior Scientist coordinated the programme. The programme was also attended by elected representatives and officials of the Parpalli panchayat.