Transfer of Technology (ToT)/ Extension
The unit is involved in supplying various improved chicken varieties developed at the Directorate. Further, dissemination of various technologies developed at the Institute is carried out through various means like participation in Farmer – scientist meet, developing video and audio programs and telecast/broadcast them through electronic media like television and radio, screening them at different extension programs where the Institute participated. The technologies are also being propagated by using print media of local, national and international agricultural/animal science magazines apart from publishing the research data in peer reviewed scientific journals. Bulletins,brochures and leaflets made (local, national language and English) on different technologies are made available to farmers. Technical guidance is provided on various aspects of poultry farming,nutrition, health management, etc. for both Intensive and free-range rural poultry farming.
Outreach
MGMG Program
ICAR-DPR actively involved in Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav program in many adopted villages. Capacity development programme and Improved chicken varieties were distributed to the farmers in the villages at subsidized rates. Required technical advises in health care and nutrition was provided as and when required.
Tribal Sub Plan (TSP)
Improved Chicken Farming introduced in tribal villages of Adilabad district, Telangana state and Odisha state under Tribal Sub Plan (TSP). The Directorate initiated TSP work in Adilabad district, which has been identified by the Govt. of India and ICAR for implementation of Tribal Sub Plan. Under this program, grownup chicks of Vanaraja along with inputs were distributed to tribal farmers in tribal hamlets of Adilabad district
Scheduled Caste Sub Plan (SCSP)
ICAR-DPR initiated the SC Sub Plan work at identified distracts of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh,Kerala, Odisha, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and other states
North-Eastern Region (NER) Sub-component
Capacity buildering, Input supply and other supports to the North – Eastern states
Resources
Leaflets, folders, books, Films
Media and Social Coverage
Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Mobile APP
Contact:
Dr. S. V. Rama Rao, Principal Scientist & Incharge
Dr. M. Niranjan, Principal Scientist
Dr. Vijay Kumar, Sr. Scientist
Email: SV.RamaRao@icar.gov.in , Matam.Niranjan@icar.gov.in,Vijay.Kumar4@icar.gov.in
Ph: +91-40-24018687 (Hatchery Office)
