Regional Station, ICAR-Directorate of Poultry Research organized Brain Storming Meet on “Duck Research in India – a Way Forward”
Regional Station, ICAR-DPR, Bhubaneswar organized a Brain Storming meeting on “Duck Research in India – a Way Forward” on 4th July 2022. The Deputy Director General (Animal Science), Dr. B. N. Tripathi was the Chief Guest and Dr.R.P.Singh, Director, ICAR-DFMD, Bhubaneswar was the Guest of Honor. Dr.R.N.Chatterjee, Director, ICAR-DPR presided over the function.. Dr.R. N. Chatterjee, Director, ICAR-DPR welcomed the guest and emphasized the importance of duck species in the country and urged the eminent scientist to discuss the researchable issues and come up with recommendations to develop duck production in the country. Dr. C . K. Behura, In charge, Regional Station presented the significant achievements and contribution of the centre in duck development. Dr. Mahesh P.S., Joint Commissioner & Director, CPDO, Bangalore and Dr. A. Jalaudeen, Ex-Director of Academics & Research, KVASU, Kerala narrated the status of duck production in India and abroad and highlighted the researchable issues in different areas of duck production. Dr.B.N.Tripathi, DDG (AS) stressed on the importance of duck research in India. He suggested to develop a road map to improve the duck production to 40 millions from 33 millions in coming five years. He also emphasized for collaborative program with CPDO for effective extension and propagation of duck rearing. After the presentations, a Round table discussion was held inviting suggestions from all the experts and scientists. The program ended with vote of thanks from Dr.S.K.Sahoo, Pr Scientist. Experts from the different Government organizations, OUAT, entrepreneurs and scientists participated in the meeting.
