Saturday, 1 March, 2025 5:04 pm
The ICAR-Directorate of Poultry Research (ICAR-DPR), Hyderabad, celebrated its 38th Foundation Day with great enthusiasm today.
Dr. R.P. Sharma, Former Director, ICAR-DPR, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. In his address, he extended his congratulations and highlighted the institute’s rich history and significant contributions to the development of rural chicken varieties. He emphasized the importance of strengthening farmer training programs and ensuring the practical application of research to enhance rural livelihoods and nutritional security.
Presiding over the event, Dr. R.N. Chatterjee, Director, ICAR-DPR, reaffirmed the institute’s crucial role in advancing the poultry sector. He outlined its contributions to germplasm development for rural backyard poultry farming, the development of location-specific chicken varieties under AICRP and advancements in nutrition and health technologies. He also highlighted the recent introduction of academic programs at the directorate, with the admission of MVSc and PhD students in Poultry Science under the ICAR-IVRI Hub, Hyderabad. Additionally, he presented a roadmap for the future vision of the directorate. Dr. M.V.L.N. Raju, Principal Scientist, welcomed the dignitaries, while Dr. U. Rajkumar, Head of the Division of PG&B, delivered a presentation showcasing the directorate’s key achievements. Staff members and students actively participated in the celebrations. Earlier, the Chief Guest visited the display unit and appreciated the efforts of the institute. The program concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Dr. B. Prakash, Organizing Secretary.
https://icar.gov.in/icar-dpr-hyderabad-celebrates-its-38th-foundation-day
