Saturday, 11 October, 2025 3:53 pm
Live Telecast of Launch of PM Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana at ICAR-DPR and AICRP Centres
The ICAR–Directorate of Poultry Research, Hyderabad, organized the live telecast of the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s address during the launch of the PM Dhan-Dhanya Krishi Yojana, Pulses Self-Reliance Mission, and the inauguration and foundation stone laying of more than 2100 projects under Agriculture Infrastructure Fund, Animal Husbandry, and Fisheries Sectors, held at Pusa, New Delhi. The programme was organized at the ICAR-DPR, Hyderabad, its Regional Centre, Bhubaneswar, and at various AICRP on Poultry Breeding Centres across the country.
The programme began with a welcome address and an overview of the objectives and highlights of the day’s event. This was followed by informative sessions on improved packages of practices for major Rabi crops, emphasizing climate-resilient and high-yielding varieties. Detailed discussions were also held on natural farming, focusing on eco-friendly and sustainable cultivation techniques.
Farmers keenly listened to the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s address, wherein he highlighted the Government’s continuous efforts to strengthen the agricultural sector through various schemes and initiatives. The Prime Minister emphasized the significance of the Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhanya Yojana (PMDDY), designed to enhance digital access, transparency, and efficiency in agricultural operations. He stated that the scheme aims to benefit around 1.7 crore farmers across 100 districts by improving irrigation facilities, storage infrastructure, and credit access. The focus on post-harvest management, crop diversification, and sustainable farming is expected to enhance farmers’ income and reduce rural distress.
As part of the event, a demonstration on Moringa integration with poultry farming was conducted, showcasing its potential for income diversification and nutritional enhancement. Awareness sessions were also held on oilseed crop cultivation practices, National Programme on Soil Health and Fertility (NPSS), and the benefits of GST reduction on agricultural inputs. The event concluded with an interactive session, where farmers shared their experiences and expressed appreciation for the practical insights and policy updates that would contribute to improving their farm profitability and sustainability.
In total, 959 participants attended the programme, including 526 male and 433 female participants across ICAR-DPR Main, Regional Centre, and different AICRP-PB Centres. At the ICAR-DPR Main Centre, Hyderabad, 114 farmers (108 male and 6 female), 23 students, and 50 other participants attended; at the Regional Centre, Bhubaneswar, 65 participants (47 male and 18 female) participated; and the remaining participants joined from various AICRP-PB Centres across the country.
Saturday, 11 October, 2025 9:17 am
World Egg Day 2025 Celebrated on 10th October 2025
The ICAR-Directorate of Poultry Research (ICAR-DPR), Hyderabad, celebrated World Egg Day 2025 on 10th October 2025, highlighting the theme “The Mighty Egg: Packed with Natural Nutrition”. The event was chaired by Dr. R. N. Chatterjee, Director, ICAR-DPR, and graced by Sri Kalidindi Govinda Raju, a prominent Commercial Layer Farmer from Hyderabad, as the Chief Guest. In his address, Dr. R. N. Chatterjee emphasized the importance of eggs as a powerhouse of nutrition, being rich in high-quality protein, essential vitamins, and minerals vital for growth and overall health. He highlighted that eggs are nature’s perfect food, supporting brain development, immunity, and well-being at every stage of life. The Chief Guest, Sri Kalidindi Govinda Raju, delivered an insightful talk on “Sustainable Egg Production in India: Prospects and Challenges,” focusing on optimizing resource use, enhancing bird welfare, and minimizing environmental impact to ensure sustainable poultry production. A key highlight of the celebration was a lecture by Dr. M. R. Reddy, Principal Scientist, ICAR-DPR, on “Biosecurity: A Tool for Poultry Farmers to Protect Animal Health and Wealth,” underscoring the vital role of biosecurity in safeguarding poultry health and farmer livelihoods. As part of the celebrations, Quiz and Debate Competitions were organized for students on 9th October 2025, promoting youth engagement and awareness about the nutritional significance of eggs. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from the staff and students of the Directorate. The programme was coordinated by Dr. Vijay Kumar and Dr. M. Monika.
Monday, 22 September, 2025 5:25 pm
The Directorate organized a training program on scientific poultry production and management for farmers from 16–18 September 2025. A total of 15 participants representing seven states attended and benefitted from the program. The event was inaugurated by Dr. R. N. Chatterjee, Director, ICAR-DPR. He emphasised the need to follow systematic poultry rearing for nutritional security, women empowerment and rural employment generation. Over three days, the program covered a wide range of topics including poultry management, housing, nutrition, health care, waste management, poultry welfare guidelines, hatchery management, integrated poultry farming, poultry economics, project formulation, and diversified poultry production. The training proved to be highly valuable, enabling farmers to gain a deeper understanding of the significance of scientific poultry practices for improving productivity and enhancing economic returns. A hands on training on poultry feed mixing was also conducted. A manual with all the topics covered in the lectures was prepared and distributed to the farmers for further learning and understanding. The training programme was coordinated by Dr. KS Rajaravindra and Dr SS Paul.
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Friday, 12 September, 2025 12:32 pm
Training on Scientific Poultry Production and Management Organized at ICAR-DPR, Hyderabad
The ICAR-Directorate of Poultry Research (ICAR-DPR), Hyderabad, organized a three-day Farmers’ Training Programme on “Scientific Poultry Production and Management” from 9th to 11th September 2025. A total of 29 participants from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, including farmers and aspiring entrepreneurs, actively took part in the programme. Dr. R.N. Chatterjee, Director, ICAR-DPR, inaugurated the programme and interacted with the participants. The programme featured a series of technical sessions covering diverse aspects of poultry production such as hatchery practices, rural poultry production, low-cost feed formulation, health management, vaccination, and biosecurity, integrated poultry farming with moringa, diversified poultry production systems and innovative approaches in poultry farming. In addition to sessions, the programme also included hands-on training in feed mixing along with exposure visits to farms and hatcheries, enabling participants to gain practical understanding and first-hand experience of the discussed concepts. Participants were also provided with reading materials, including leaflets, pamphlets, and a training manual, to reinforce the knowledge gained during the programme. The training programme was coordinated by Dr. Monika M., Dr. S.P. Yadav and Dr. Niranjan M.
https://icar.org.in/en/training-scientific-poultry-production-and-management-organized
Wednesday, 23 July, 2025 5:08 pm
The All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Poultry Breeding Centre was formally inaugurated on 23rd July 2025 at KVK-Leh, SKUAST-K, UT Ladakh. The ceremony was graced by Sh. Tashi Namgay Yakzee, Hon’ble Executive Councillor (Animal/Sheep), LAHDC Leh, as Chief Guest, and Dr. R. N. Chatterjee, Director, ICAR-DPR, Hyderabad, as Guest of Honour, along with other dignitaries and scientists from DIHAR, CAZRI, and SAS&T University of Ladakh.
Hon’ble Executive Councillor Sh. Tashi Namgay Yakzee appreciated ICAR for establishing the poultry project in Ladakh, highlighting its role in empowering rural women. He urged coordinated efforts among departments for farmer welfare and assured LAHDC’s support in providing poultry units, infrastructure, and fencing. He also emphasized the need for marketing and value addition to ensure sustainable poultry farming in the region.
Dr. R. N. Chatterjee, Director, ICAR-DPR, commended the Principal Investigator and team for introducing poultry farming in Ladakh’s challenging conditions. Citing Vanaraja’s success in Kashmir, he highlighted its potential in Ladakh and the centre’s scope to develop a location-specific poultry variety. He assured the supply of 50–100 Vanaraja chicks to interested farmers and urged LAHDC and related departments to ensure continued support for the centre’s success.
Dr. U. Rajkumar, Head and In-Charge, AICRP-PB, ICAR-DPR, narrated the history of the AICRP on poultry breeding. He described the Leh centre as a major milestone for Ladakh and emphasized backyard poultry as a key driver of women’s empowerment and rural development. Earlier, Dr. Feroz Din Sheikh, Head, KVK-Leh and Principal Investigator of the project, welcomed the gathering and highlighted the successful trial of Vanaraja chicks, which demonstrated promising results in egg and meat production. Around 56 farmers participated in the event and raised important concerns including shelter, feeding, and predator threats. Poultry inputs such as feed, mineral mixture, and grass cutters were distributed. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Prof. (Dr.) Sabiya Asmat of KVK-Leh.
Thursday, 26 June, 2025 4:43 pm
ICAR-DPR Organized “Brainstorming Session On Technology Commercialization”
24 June, 2025, Hyderabad
The ICAR-Directorate of Poultry Research (ICAR-DPR), Hyderabad, organized a “Brainstorming Session on Technology Commercialization” on 24th June 2025. A major highlight of the event was an informative session on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) by Dr. Praveen Malik, CEO, Agrinnovate India Ltd. Dr. P. Malik delivered an engaging and insightful talk emphasizing the critical role of IPR in protecting innovations in agriculture. He elaborated on the various forms of intellectual property protection and their importance in enabling successful research commercialization. He encouraged scientists and stakeholders to actively utilize IP protection as a tool to promote innovation, gain due recognition, and ensure that research outcomes effectively benefit farmers. The session further explored the technology generation and commercialization cycle, covering the pathway from concept to commercial product. Key topics included factors affecting agri-tech transfer, technology overview, competitive landscape, market opportunities, and the technology transfer process followed by Agrinnovate (AgIn).
Dr. Malik also detailed the mechanisms of partnership development to facilitate collaboration between public research institutions and private industry. This interactive session served as a valuable platform for researchers to deepen their understanding of IPR and explore effective strategies for scaling up agricultural technologies to maximize their societal impact. Dr. S. S. Paul, Director (I/c), ICAR-DPR, chaired the session and emphasized the growing significance of intellectual property rights in agricultural research and innovation. He highlighted how strategic IP management is becoming increasingly vital for protecting novel technologies, enhancing institutional visibility, and enabling successful commercialization for the benefit of farmers and the agricultural sector at large.
About 25 participants, including scientific and technical staff from ICAR-DPR, Hyderabad, actively took part in the program. The event was coordinated by Dr. M. R. Reddy, Principal Scientist and Incharge, ITMU and Mr. Dhruva V.C., Business Manager, Agrinnovate India Ltd.
Saturday, 21 June, 2025 11:42 am
ICAR-DPR Celebrates 11th International Day of Yoga – 2025
The ICAR-Directorate of Poultry Research (ICAR-DPR), Hyderabad, enthusiastically celebrated the 11th International Day of Yoga on 21st June 2025. The event witnessed active participation from the staff members and students, highlighting the importance of yoga in promoting physical and mental well-being. A yoga session was conducted by Dr. A. Debnath, MBBS, Authorized Medical Attendant of the ICAR-DPR Clinic. He briefed the participants on the holistic benefits of yoga for both the body and mind and guided them through various Asanas and Pranayamas, which were practiced with great interest. Dr. R.N. Chatterjee, Director, ICAR-DPR, participated in the session and motivated the staff and students to incorporate yoga into their daily routine for a healthier and more balanced lifestyle. The program was coordinated by Dr. T.R. Kannaki, Dr. M. Shanmugam, Principal Scientists and Mr. Rajeshwar Goud, Technical Officer of the Directorate.
Wednesday, 30 April, 2025 10:55 am
The ICAR-Directorate of Poultry Research (ICAR-DPR), Hyderabad celebrated World Intellectual Property Day on 29th April 2025 with an informative session on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and the signing of a key Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support farmer development. Mr. Subhajit Saha, Head – Legal & IPR, Resolute Group of Companies and Resolute4IP, delivered an engaging talk highlighting the importance of IPR in protecting innovations in agriculture. He also explained the various forms of intellectual property protection.
Dr. R. N. Chatterjee, Director, ICAR-DPR, chaired the session and spoke about the growing relevance of intellectual property in agricultural research. He encouraged scientists and stakeholders to use IP protection to promote innovation, gain recognition, and ensure that research outcomes benefit farmers effectively. To mark the occasion, ICAR-DPR signed an MoU with Dasohi Poultry Farmer Producer Company Ltd. (DPFPCL), Bijapur, Karnataka. This collaboration will focus on joint research initiatives and capacity-building programs, particularly in backyard poultry farming, aimed at enhancing the skills of DPFPCL personnel. About 75 participants, including staff and students from ICAR-DPR and the College of Veterinary Science, Hyderabad, actively took part in the program. Staff from the Regional Station, Bhubaneswar, also joined the program virtually. The event was coordinated by Dr. M. R. Reddy, Principal Scientist and Incharge, ITMU.
Tuesday, 18 March, 2025 3:20 pm
ICAR-Directorate of Poultry Research (ICAR-DPR) is actively implementing the DAPSC programme in Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. On 14 March 2025 scientists of the Directorate visited Mullangudi and Ottarapalayam villages, Komaratchi block, Cuddalore district and identified 200 SC families in the villages for the implementation of the scheme. At a meeting organized at Mullangudi village the beneficiaries from two villages were briefed about the DAPSC scheme of ICAR-DPR and the contribution made by ICAR-DPR in developing backyard chicken varieties like Vanaraja, Gramapriya, Srinidhi etc. A brief on scientific rearing of chicken under backyard was provided to the beneficiaries. Brooding management, nutrition and health aspects were covered. The negative impact of protein and micronutrient deficiencies on health and welfare of marginalised communities were explained and highlighted the importance of consuming egg and meat for improving nutritional status and immunity. To properly safeguard chicken during night from predatory attacks 200 night shelters were distributed to 200 SC families. Dr. A. Kannan and Dr. M. Shanmugam, scientists of the directorate attended the programme. The programme was attended by Panchayat representatives and office bearers of the villages.
Tuesday, 18 March, 2025 2:43 pm
The ICAR-Directorate of Poultry Research (DPR), Hyderabad, in collaboration with the Department of Animal Husbandry, Kerala, organized two input distribution programmes at Pallickal and Kodumon villages in Parakode Block, Pathanamthitta district, under the Development Action Plan for Scheduled Castes (DAPSC) programme.
On 11-3-2025 at the Veterinary Hospital, Kodumon an input distribution programme was organized for distribution of 100 temporary night shelters to a total of 100 SC beneficiaries. The participants at the village was briefed about the DPR, Hyderabad, and the DAPSC programme. The beneficiaries were also explained about backyard chicken rearing and importance of night shelters for protecting the birds from predators and adverse climatic conditions. The distribution programme was attended by Dr Harikumar, Deputy Director, Animal Husbandry, Dr Swapna Paul, Senior Veterinary Surgeon and all the elected representatives of the Kodumon Panchayat. Dr. A. Kannan and Dr. M. Shanmugam Principal Scientists, from the Directorate coordinated the programme.
On 11th March, 2025, at the meeting organized at the Veterinary Hospital, Pallickal, 150 temporary night shelters were distributed to a total of 150 SC beneficiaries to enable them to start backyard poultry farming to improve livelihoods and nutritional security. The beneficiaries were explained about backyard chicken rearing. The next day, 20 grown up birds, 10 kg chicken feed, a drinker and feeder were distributed to each SC beneficiaries to start backyard poultry farming. A total of 3000 grown up birds, 150 feeders, 150 drinkers and 1500kg feed were distributed. The distribution programme was attended by Dr Harikumar, Deputy Director, Animal Husbandry, Dr Anita, Senior Veterinary Surgeon and all the elected representatives of the Pallickal Panchayat. Dr. A. Kannan and Dr. M. Shanmugam Principal Scientists, from the Directorate coordinated the programme.
