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ICAR-NIANP is honoured to host Dr Mangi Lal Jat, Hon’ble DG, ICAR & Secretary, DARE, and Dr Raghavendra Bhatta, DDG (Animal Science), at ICAR-NIANP, Bengaluru on 1st November 2026. They planted a sapling each, visited different research and other facilities, the exhibition of NIANP technologies and achievements, and interacted with scientists, students and staff. He advised for inter-institutional collaboration in research and extension programs. Two new partnerships were signed in presence of Dr Jat. A technology licensing agreement was signed with JSS Mahavidya Peetha for commercialisation of Fertimin Plus, and an MoU was signed with M/s. Hornet Biologicals for collaborative research on technology validation. Dr Artabandhu Sahoo, Director, NIANP discussed launching of National Livestock Feed Resources Referral System: A digital platform on Livestock Feed Resources. He also briefed on infrastructure development like Silver Jubilee Building for Farmers Mela & On-farm training. Director appraised Dr Jat on various R&D programmes being conducted at the institute and Dr Jat emphasised to focus more on some of the areas like work on indigenous breeds for stress management, seasonal nutrition on migratory flocks of small ruminants, GHG emissions and climate change. The DG also suggested that all ICAR institutes in Bengaluru collaborate on extension and outreach programmes, working under the guidance of ATARI.

Wayanad, September 15, 2026: ICAR–National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology (ICAR–NIANP), Bengaluru, in collaboration with the Livestock Management Training Centre (LMTC), Sulthan Bathery, organised a Farmer–Scientist Interaction Programme at the APCOS Thariyode Conference Hall, Wayanad, Keralam on September 15, 2026. The programme was attended by around 73 Schedule tribe and schedule caste dairy and livestock farmers. The programme was organised as part of ICAR-NIANP’s outreach initiatives under the DAPSC/ST initiatives, and supported through the Genome Editing project fund, with the objective of taking scientific livestock management practices and technologies to farmers in remote tribal areas. The programme provided a platform for direct interaction between farmers and scientists on scientific dairy farming, balanced nutrition, reproductive health and sustainable livestock management. The programme was inaugurated by Dr Sabin George, Registrar, Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU). Guest of Honor, Dr Artabandhu Sahoo, Director, ICAR–NIANP, emphasized the importance of balanced nutrition, scientific livestock management and improved reproductive practices for enhancing livestock productivity. He encouraged farmers to adopt appropriate NIANP technologies for improved animal health and productivity. Dr Jayesh V., Assistant Director, LMTC, Sulthan Bathery, welcomed the gathering, while Sri M. T. John, President, APCOS Thariyode, addressed the participants. Technical literature related to scientific livestock management was also released during the programme. As part of the livestock support initiative, cattle feed, rubber mats, feed charts and Fertimin plus supplement were distributed to the participating farmers. Dr Aji R., District Animal Husbandry Officer, and Sri Varkey George, Deputy Director, Dairy Development Department, interacted with the farmers and highlighted the importance of scientific livestock management and available departmental support. An expert lecture on “Optimal Nutrition Management of Dairy Animals” was delivered by Dr Jith John Mathew, Assistant Professor, Department of Nutrition, College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Pookode. He highlighted the role of balanced feeding in maintaining animal health and improving productivity. An expert session on “Reproductive Problems and Fertility Management of Dairy Cattle” was conducted by ICAR–NIANP scientists Dr Arangasamy A., Dr Letha Devi, Dr Binsila B. Krishnan and Dr Krishnappa B. The experts discussed major reproductive challenges in dairy cattle and scientific approaches for improving reproductive health and fertility. The farmers were encouraged to follow appropriate nutritional and reproductive management practices and consider NIANP technologies such as Fertimin Plus, Feed chart as part of scientific reproductive management. The programme concluded with an interactive feedback session, during which farmers shared their experiences and interacted with the experts. Smt Bindu, Secretary, APCOS Thariyode, proposed the vote of thanks.

The ICAR–National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology (ICAR–NIANP), Bengaluru, in collaboration with the Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) of Kolar and Chikkaballapur, organized a Farmer–Scientist Interaction on Scientific Dairy Farming on 11 September, 2026 at Malikapura village, Chintamani Taluk, Chikkaballapur District, under the Development Action Plan for Scheduled Tribes (DAPST). The programme was held at the Malikapura Milk Producers Cooperative Society and was attended by around 100 livestock farmers and local schoolchildren. Director, ICAR–NIANP, Dr. Artabandhu Sahoo, addressed the gathering and emphasized the importance of balanced nutrition and science-based feeding practices for improving livestock health, productivity and farm income. Technical sessions were delivered by Dr. N.K. S. Gowda, Former Dean, on green fodder utilization, and Dr. Vishwanath, Senior Scientist, on economical feeding strategies and upcoming Krishi Mela 2026 activities. Ms. Nagratna, Chief Guest, briefed the farmers on various schemes of the Tribal Welfare Department. As part of the DAPST initiative, livestock support packages and technologies were distributed to Scheduled Tribe farmers. The packages included rubber mats, NIANP cattle feed, OmeB feed supplement, deworming tablets, technical literature and Sesbania grandiflora saplings. In total, 14 tons of cattle feed, 500kg OmeB feed supplement and 2,000 saplings were distributed to the beneficiaries. Educational study kits worth Rs 1200 per kit were also provided to 62 school children from ST families of Malikapura and Wadarhalli villages. The programme concluded with an expert-led interactive session and was coordinated by Dr. Krishnappa Balaganur, Nodal Officer, DAPST, ICAR–NIANP.

As part of the World Tribal Day celebration, ICAR-NIANP, Bengaluru organized “Desi chick distribution programme” and to commemorate the rich heritage, contributions and welfare of tribal communities under the Development Action Plan for Scheduled Tribes (DAPST), at Thernahalli village on 7 th August 2026. Five hundred day-old indigenous / desi chicks were distributed to ST farmers to promote backyard poultry farming as a sustainable livelihood activity. The intervention aims to enhance household-level poultry production, improve the availability of eggs and poultry meat, and generate additional income for tribal farming families. Along with chick distribution, farmers are being encouraged to adopt appropriate practices related to chick rearing, feeding, housing, hygiene and disease prevention for better survival and productivity. Around 50 farmers including 30 women farmers participated and interacted. Pamphlet on Farm advisory for backyard poultry farming were distributed. The programme is part of ICAR-NIANP's continued efforts to promote need-based livestock technologies and livelihood interventions among Scheduled Tribe communities under DAPST, thereby contributing to improved nutritional security and supplementary income generation at the household level.

The ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology (ICAR – NIANP), Bengaluru, organized “Farmers scientists meet cum input distribution jointly with JSS ICAR-KVK, Suttur, Mysore District of Karnataka under DAPSC Scheme (Development Action Plan for Schedule Caste) on 9th July 2026. A total of 31 Scheduled Caste (24 Males+ 7Females) dairy farmers from nearby villages of suttur actively participated in the programme and benefitted from the distribution of inputs (Fertimin plus 5kg). The programme was focused on “Fertility management in dairy animals” through balanced feeding and overall wellbeing of the animal. Dr Rakshith Raj UM, JSS KVK introduced the significance of programme and welcomed all the scientists and farmers. Dr A Arangasamy, DAPSC Nodal officer emphasized importance of dairy cow’s reproductive management to achieve one calf per one year. The event was presided by Dr Artabandhu Sahoo, Director, ICAR- NIANP and he highlighted the need of high milk production by feeding green and dry with balanced diet, management of dairy animals and ensuring the preventive measures of disease occurrences. Dr BN Gnanesh, Head and Sr Scientist, JSS KVK, Suttur stressed the importance of outreach programmes in promoting livestock-based livelihood enhancement among farmers and appreciated ICAR-NIANP initiatives and support to farmers. Dr D Rajendran Principal Scientist, ICAR- NIANP demonstrated on knowhow and usage of “Feed Chart” to the farmers. Dr Kajal Sankar Roy, Principal Scientist, ICAR- NIANP detailed the “Estrous synchronization protocol” and its benefits. The program ended with word of thanks by Dr Deepak SMS JSS KVK Suttur.

ICAR-NIANP, Bengaluru organized one day National Workshop on “Updating Knowledge for Field Veterinary Officers-Targeting One Health Management” on 29th June 2026 under the DAPSC Scheme (Development Action Plan for Scheduled Castes). Eighty-five field veterinarians from southern Indian states, notably Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh are being nominated by their Animal Husbandry Departments. The deliberations covered all the clinical and applied aspects including surgery, medicine, gynecology, nutrition, artificial insemination, vaccination, disease surveillance and one health management. This programme was mainly focused on updating the knowledge on advances in veterinary science and animal husbandry to improve productivity in livestock. In the inaugural session, Dr A. Arangasamy, Principal Scientist & Organizing Secretary briefed on the topic followed by deliberation on importance of National Workshop by Dr Artabhandu Sahoo, Director, ICAR-NIANP. The chief guest Dr Suresh Honnappagol, former, VC, KVAFSU and AH Commissioner, GoI emphasized the importance of nutrition, reproduction, clinical diseases & one health management in animal husbandry. Dr T. Chandrasekhar, Deputy Director, AH & VS, Govt of Karnataka insisted the importance of co-ordination among researchers and veterinary officers for disease management. The programme is also graced by Dr Pallab Chaudhary, Joint Director, ICAR-IVRI, who stressed upon vaccination, quality control and disease prevention in livestock, Dr BR Gulati, Director ICAR-NIVEDI who deliberated on disease informatics, monitoring and surveillance and Dr SP Mahesh, Director CEAH, who elaborated on veterinarian role in profitable entrepreneurship in animal husbandry. The one-day workshop encompasses both offline and online expert talks covering diagnosis and treatment of clinical cases in large animals, ruminant surgery, infertility management, vaccination schedule, disease outbreak investigations, PM examination and sampling, AI strategy to improve conception rate, nutrition and feeding management and importance of Veterinarians in ‘One health’ perspectives. In his concluding remarks, Dr Sahoo gave importance to such periodic updation and two-way interaction for advancing R&D programme for the benefit of livestock production as well as the farmers. The workshop was technically Co-ordinated by Dr S. Selvaraju ICAR-National Fellow, and the programme ended with word of thanks from Dr B. Krishnappa, Co-Organizing secretary.

ICAR–National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology (NIANP), Bengaluru, successfully organized a World Environment Day 2026 programme at Thernahalli village June 05, 2026 under the Development Action Plan for Scheduled Tribes (DAPST) programme. The event witnessed the active participation of 53 Scheduled Tribe (ST) farmers and 20 school children's, focused on environmental conservation, sustainable agriculture, and livestock-based livelihood improvement. As part of the programme, 300 fruit tree saplings comprising 100 Mallika mango grafts, 100 Dasheri mango grafts, and 100 Cricket Ball sapota saplings were distributed among the participating farmers to promote agroforestry, enhance farm biodiversity, and strengthen long-term livelihood security. The plantation initiative was undertaken in observance of World Environment Day with the objective of encouraging sustainable natural resource management and environmental stewardship. In addition, all participating farmers were provided with OmeB supplement to improve milk fat, fodder seeds, and mastitis prevention kits to support scientific livestock management, improve animal nutrition, enhance fodder availability, promote udder health, and improve milk quality and productivity. The programme was chaired by Dr. N. K. S. Gowda, Former Dean and Principal Scientist, who addressed the gathering on the significance of World Environment Day and highlighted the close interconnection between environmental health, animal health, and human health. He emphasized the importance of protecting natural resources for sustaining the food chain and ensuring overall well-being. Dr. Gowda also delivered a technical talk on balanced nutrition in dairy animals and its role in improving animal health, productivity, and farm profitability. During the programme, Dr. Krishnappa Balaganur, Nodal Officer, DAPST, outlined the objectives and scope of the DAPST programme and explained the various benefits and opportunities available to Scheduled Tribe farmers through ICAR interventions. He encouraged farmers to actively participate in developmental programmes to enhance their livelihoods and farming systems. The programme was also attended by Mr. Puneet Kumar, Administrative Officer, ICAR-NIANP; Mr. Diwakar H. M., Headmaster, Thernahalli Government School; Ms. Laxmi, School Teacher; and village elders and community leaders, who appreciated the efforts of ICAR-NIANP in promoting environmental awareness and supporting the socio-economic development of tribal farmers. The farmers actively participated in the discussions and expressed their appreciation for the support extended through the programme. The initiative is expected to contribute to improved livelihood security, enhanced livestock productivity, and increased environmental awareness among the tribal farming community. The programme was organized by the DAPST team of ICAR-NIANP as part of its continued efforts towards the socio-economic empowerment of Scheduled Tribe farmers.

Under the balanced fertilizer usage campaign program, the importance of farm yard manure to improve the soil productivity and yield of locally important crops like garlic was explained to the farmers at Poondi village near Kodaikanal on 29th April,2026. Drs K.Giridhar and S. Anandan of NIANP interacted with the farmers.

An experiential educational tour for the First Year Masters and Doctoral Students of ICAR-IVRI (NIANP Hub), was undertaken on Thursday, 16.4.2026 to Karnataka Milk Federation- Nandini Cattle Feed Plant (KMF-CFP), Rajanukunte, Bangalore-64 and Centre of Excellence for Animal Husbandry (CEAH)- Campus 2 [Central Frozen Semen Production & Training Institute (CFSPTI) and Central Cattle Breeding Farm (CCBF)], Hesaraghatta, Bangalore-88. At the Karnataka Milk Federation- Nandini Cattle Feed Plant (KMF-CFP), Rajanukunte, Mr. Shashikumar, Asst. Manager (Marketing) and Mr. Naveen, S.G., Jr. Systems Officer provided the introduction on the genesis and progressive functions of the plant through a series of presentations. This followed by the visit to the feed quality control (QC) laboratories, where the students had hands-on study of the parameters for selection of various feed ingredients, co-ordinated by Ms. Radha, the QC incharge. Thereupon, the group made visit to various sections of the plant : Input Receiving (Sample Testing), Rapid Mixer Granulation , Dumping, Storage and Batching, Grinding and Mixing, Powder Bin and Molasses stirring, Steaming and Pelleting, Cooling & Storing (Sample Testing), finally - Packaging and Dispatch. Post-lunch, the team reached CEAH, Campus-2, Hesaraghatta, Bangalore-88. Dr. Mahesh, P.S., Joint Commissioner and Director, CEAH rendered an overview : the genesis, function and deliberations of the centre and proposed vision of an academy. His presentation narrated of basic animal husbandry statistics, impacts of livestock husbandry in national GDP, with special emphasis to White revolution and burgeoning quantum of poultry enterprise and finally, "Indian Animal Husbandry Sector towards Vikasith Bharath-2047". The students were enlightened by his inspirational deliberations and were promised for further visits to the various campuses, synchronizing new visionary dimension in the realm of Livestock Husbandry.

ICAR–National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology (ICAR-NIANP), Bengaluru organized a Farmers–Scientists Interface Programme at T. Hosur village in Chintamani taluk of Chikkaballapur district on 16 March 2026. The programme aimed to strengthen their livelihoods by introducing scientific management practices and nutritional interventions for livestock and poultry. Around 50 farmers actively participated in the programme and engaged in discussions with scientists on scientific rearing of dairy animals, sheep and goats, and backyard poultry farming. The programme provided an opportunity for farmers to interact directly with experts and clarify their doubts related to feeding practices, reproductive management, disease prevention and productivity improvement. The Director of ICAR-NIANP, Artabandhu Sahoo, addressed the farmers and explained the objectives of such outreach programmes implemented under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. He emphasized that these initiatives and technologies developed at the NIANP are designed to support tribal farmers by reducing the cost of animal rearing while improving productivity through scientific feeding and management practices. During the interaction session, several field-level issues faced by the farmers were discussed and addressed by experts from Animal Nutrition and Animal Reproduction disciplines of ICAR-NIANP. As part of the programme, dairy farming inputs worth ₹7,500 per farmer were distributed to the beneficiaries. These included NIANP feed, Fertimin Plus mineral mixture, cow mat, teat dip solution, teat dip cup, feed chart and jute bag. In addition, backyard poultry inputs worth ₹5,225 comprising night shelter, poultry feed and chicks were also distributed to interested Scheduled Tribe (ST) farmers to encourage small-scale poultry production and additional income generation. Distinguished faculty of NIANP, S. Anandan, Principal Scientist; Arangasamy, Principal Scientist; and Krishnappa Balaganur, Senior Scientist and Nodal Officer (DAPST) were also present in programme. The initiative served as an important platform to strengthen the farmer–scientist interface and promote adoption of technologies and scientific livestock farming practices among tribal farmers.

The International Women’s Day 2026 was celebrated by ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Bengaluru with full fervor. To mark the celebrations, a ‘Scientists- Women Farmers Interactive Meet’ was organized on 10.03.2026. Dr R.Umaya Suganthi, Principal Scientist, BEES Division and Chairperson, Women Cell extended a formal welcome. Dr.Artabandhu Sahoo, Director , ICAR-NIANP awarded ‘Progressive Woman Farmer Award 2026’ to seven women dairy farmers identified from Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Tribes from Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The Director distributed inputs like Fertimin plus powder (5kg), estrus induction tablets and jute bags. The farmers interacted with the Director and scientists and recorded their positive feedback about the interventions given to them by NIANP. The farmers appreciated the ongoing ICAR-NIANP activities to dairy farmers. They expressed happiness about the improvement in animal health and milk quality with the use of rubber mats and Fertimin Plus. They also thanked NIANP for the useful technologies. Few young women provided with inputs like milking machine, fodder seeds etc. also expressed that their workload has been reduced due to these inputs and are hopeful of continuing their education. Dr.A.Sahoo, Director, ICAR-NIANP in his address appreciated the contribution of women farmers to Indian Livestock sector. Dr.Sahoo also emphasized the importance of educating female children and appreciated the increasing participation and contribution of women employees in all the sectors. Dr. B. Krishnappa Senior Scientist, APD addressed the queriers of the farmers. All the staff members of ICAR-NIANP attended the program. Dr.S.Anandan, Principal Scientist, AND and Dr. BK Binsila Senior Scientist, APD, thanked the farmers and ICAR.

ICAR-NIANP, Bengaluru organized National workshop on “Animal Ethics and Welfare for Research” on 6th March 2026. The workshop was inaugurated by Dr. D. Swarup, Former Director, ICAR-CIRG, Makhdum, U.P, Dr. Pallav Chaudhury, JD, ICAR-IVRI, Bengaluru campus, Dr. Artabandhu Sahoo, Director, ICAR-NIANP and Dr. Kripali Pande, Senior Consultant, CCSEA, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, New Delhi, Govt. of India. The event was spread over one theme lecture by chief guest Dr. D. Swarup and three sessions including pre-lunch session with 6 lectures and post-lunch session with 5 lectures followed by panel discussion. Experts from various fields presented their talk on different aspects of animal ethics and welfare. The main highlights of the workshop were to take care of animals with harmless and painless approach when used for research. The workshop was attended by 120 participants including scientists and students from different parts of the country. ICAR–NIANP, Bengaluru, is a premier national institute dedicated to advancing knowledge in animal nutrition and physiology through high-quality research. Hosting this national-level workshop provided a platform for researchers, academicians, veterinarians, technical staff, and students to engage in meaningful dialogue on ethical frameworks, regulatory guidelines, and best practices related to animal welfare. The program was designed to address issues in animal ethics, including ethical processes, regulatory compliance, animal care and management standards, and the application of the ethics principles. By combining expert lectures with interactive discussions, the workshop aims to enhance both conceptual understanding and practical implementation of ethical norms. From this workshop, a compilation of expert deliberations came out in the form of a book, which will serve as a guideline in animal ethics and welfare for research, promoting integrity, accountability, and compassionate practice across institutions.

The ICAR–National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology (ICAR–NIANP), Bengaluru, OUAT Bhubaneshwar and Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services Cuttack, Odisha jointly organized a one-day Farmer–Scientist Interaction Meet cum Input Distribution Programme under the Development Action Plan for Schedule Castes/Schedule Tribes (DAPSC/ST & AICRP) scheme on 16th February 2026 at Mayurbhanj Odisha, with a focus on scientific feeding practices and nutritional interventions for dairy cattle. The programme aimed to disseminate scientific knowledge on precision feeding, nutrient optimization and metabolic health management in dairy animals. A total of 100 Scheduled Caste & Schedule Tribes dairy farmers actively participated in the programme and benefitted from the distribution of inputs (Rubber mat 6*4 feet, and Cattle type 1 pellet feed 150kg and Fertimin Plus 5kg, Reproductive calendar chart in Odisha language). Dr Kamdev Sethy, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Animal Nutrition delivered the welcome address. The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Artabandhu Sahoo, Director, ICAR–NIANP, stressed the pivotal role of strategic nutritional management in improving milk yield and fat, emphasized the importance of micronutrient deficiencies in enhancing rumen microbial efficiency. Explained about rubber mats usage in clean milk production protocols, enhancing animal welfare via minimizing laminitis, and distributed the input kits to the farmers. Dr. T. K. Mohanty, Retd. Pr. Scientist, ICAR-NDRI delivered a special importance of adopting modern reproductive technologies for augmenting reproductive efficiency in dairy cattle. Address by Guest of Honour Prof. Niranjan Panda, Dean of Research, OUAT felicitated the gathering & explained the procedures for profitable livestock farming. The scientists interacted with farmers emphasizing the importance of such outreach programmes in promoting livestock-based livelihood enhancement to the SC/ST beneficiaries under the DAPSC/ST scheme & AICRP. This event served as an effective platform for ensuring nutritional equity and productivity enhancement in smallholder dairy systems. The event was co-ordinated by Dr. Himanshu Behera, Dr. Kamdev Sethy Assistant professors, OUAT and Dr.Premanand Satpathy, Block Veterinary Officer, Animal Husbandry Department Odisha.

ICAR Sponsored Winter School training on “Next Generation Nutrition and Reproductive Technologies for Augmenting Fertility and Productivity in Livestock” valedictory program was conducted on 27th January 2026 by ICAR-NIANP, Bengaluru. The winter school program was focused on multidisciplinary approaches for augmenting fertility and productivity in livestock with special references to nutrition and reproduction areas. This program was started with welcome address by Dr S Selvaraju, Co-course Director, followed by Report briefing by the winter school Course Director Dr A Arangasamy. Director Dr Artabhandu Sahoo ICAR-NIANP welcomed all the dignitaries, participants and explained on the importance of the completed winter school theme areas. Dr Senthil Vinayagam, Director India Institute of Plantation Management, Bengaluru was the guest of honour and Dr Niranjan Kalita, Vice-Chancellor, Assam Veterinary and Fisheries University was the Chief Guest for the programme. Both the guest of honour and Chief guest released the reproductive calendar for dairy cows, Book and winter school training manual during the event and addressed the gathering and emphasized the need of collaboration, Lab to land approaches on research. During this program there was Exchange of TLA of two ICAR NIANP technologies with M/s Hornet Biologicals Pvt. Ltd. Vote of thanks was delivered by Dr S Anandan, Co-course Director.

ICAR Sponsored 21 Days Winter School training on “Next Generation Nutrition and Reproductive Technologies for Augmenting Fertility and Productivity in Livestock” from 7th to 27th January 2026 was inaugurated on 7th January 2026 organized by ICAR-NIANP, Bengaluru. This training program is mainly focused on multidisciplinary approaches for augmenting fertility and productivity in livestock with special references to nutrition and reproduction areas. Twenty-one candidates from State Agricultural Universities and ICAR Institutes are attending in the winter school program from ten states of the country. This program was started with welcome address and Course briefing by Dr. A. Arangasamy Principal Scientist cum the winter school Course Director. ICAR-NIANP Director Dr. Artabhandu Sahoo welcomed all the dignitaries and the participants. Prof (Dr). M. Gnana Prakash, Vice-Chancellor, PVNRTVU Hyderabad was the Chief Guest for the inaugural function of the training programme and addressed the gathering and emphasized the need of the courses for educating the mid carrier academician and researchers. The guest of honour Dr. Praveen Malik, Animal Husbandry Commissioner, Gov. of India & CEO, Agriinnovate, ICAR, New Delhi, stressed the importance of nutrition and reproduction subject for enhancing productivity of Indian cattle to improve the milk production. During this program there was Exchange of TLA of two ICAR NIANP technologies, Harit Dhara with M/s Dayal Vet Foods Pvt. Ltd., U.P. and Trans Care-Goat with M/s Hornet Biologicals Pvt. Ltd. Tamil Nadu. Vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. DT Pal, Co-course Director.

ICAR-NIANP organized one day Farmer-scientist interaction meet under Developmental Action Plan for Schedule Caste/Schedule Tribes (DAPSC/DAPST) Scheme on 23.12.25 on the eve of Kisan Day. During this meet various issue like feeding pattern and reproductive management of dairy cows and small ruminants were discussed. Distributed Fertimin Plus 5kg, Jute bag, Shawl to the all 101 participants. SC farmers from Thally regions of Hosur, TN and Ramohalli Karnataka and ST farmers from Kanakpura Karnataka were attended and benefitted in this Farmers Scientist Interaction meet on Kisan day program. Six progressive farmers from Karnataka and TN were felicitated for their exemplary contribution to livestock husbandry. Today’s program was coordinated via online mode with the Agricultural minister, Honorable Shri Shivaraj Singh Chouhan Ji, the farmers listen to the minister speech. The farmers also visited the fodder production unit and interacted with scientific officers. Dr. A. Sahoo, Director ICAR-NIANP, inaugurated the program and interacted with the farmers. The guest of honour Dr. A. Dhali from SRS NDRI and Chief guest Dr. NKS Gowda from Veterinary College Hebbal Bengaluru gave valuable insights regarding Animal Husbandry.

ICAR-NIANP organized ISGCT 2025, 7th Annual conference of International Society of Gene and Cell Therapy on the theme titled “Bio Agricultural Research” on 12th Dec 2025. The conference was inaugurated by Justice Umesh Kumar Sirohi, Retired Judge, Allahabad High Court, Dr BR Gulati, Director, ICAR-NIVEDI, Dr. Artabandhu Sahoo, Director, ICAR-NIANP and Dr. Sunita Rana Agarwal, President, Gene Research Foundation, Bangalore. The event was spread over three sessions namely Bio-agritech Research, Stem Cell Research and Toxicology. Experts from various fields presented keynote address followed by the invited presentations by the leading experts in India. The main highlights of the conference were the stem cell research in the Indian context, with advances in animal and plant sciences. The students have participated in the conference through exclusive parallel sessions and presented their research work. On the occasion, Dr Artabandhu Sahoo was conferred with ISGCT Leadership Award 2025. The conference was organized by Dr Ashish Mishra as Organizing Secretary and Dr Atul P Kolte and Dr Binsila Krishnan as Joint Organizing Secretaries. The conference was attended by 400 scientists and students from different parts of the country.

The ICAR–National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology ( ICAR – NIANP), Bengaluru, organized Kisan Gosthi cum Input Distribution under DAPSC Scheme (Development Action Plan for Schedule Caste) in support with Karnataka state Animal Husbandry and Veterinary department and Sarovijay Fuel Station BPCL Saragur, H D Kote, Mysore Dt on 10th December 2025. The programme was on Health and Fertility management in dairy animals, importance of balanced feeding and overall wellbeing of the animal. A total of 200 Scheduled Caste dairy farmers actively (nearby villages namely Thumbasogey, Magudilu, Antharasanthey, Bidugal and Nivagilu) participated in the programme and benefitted from the distribution of inputs (Concentrate feed 50kg/person, Fertimin plus 5kg, deworming bolus, Estrus induction tablets and First aid kit). The welcome address was carried out by DAPSC Nodal officer Dr. A. Arangasamy. The event was presided and addressd the gathering by the Dr. Arthabandhu Sahoo, Director, ICAR- NIANP, Bangalore. Principal scientists, Dr. S. Anandan, Dr. S. Jash and Saragur Veterinary Doctor Dr. PL Mahesh participated and interacted with the farmers about the need to increase milk yield, providing preventive measures to cows before they become infected with diseases, the importance of feeding green and dry fodder for cattle, and methods to increase milk yield. The scientists interacted with farmers, emphasizing the importance of such outreach programmes in promoting livestock-based livelihood enhancement. The farmers appreciated the government’s effort in supporting them in their animal husbandry activities. Most of the farmers reported that the Fertimin supplement improved milk production and are ready to buy from ICAR - NIANP. This event demonstrated ICAR–NIANP’s commitment to agricultural development and ensuring nutritional equity and productivity enhancement in smallholder dairy systems .

The ICAR–National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology (ICAR–NIANP), Bengaluru, organized a one-day Farmers scientist interaction meet cum input distribution and animal fertility camp under DAPSC Scheme (Development Action Plan for Schedule Caste) in association with the Chennampatti Sanisanthai Milk Producers Cooperative Society near Chennampatti Erode Tamil Nadu on 4th December 2025. The programme was on Health and Fertility management in dairy animals, importance of balanced feeding and overall wellbeing of the animal. A total of 61 Scheduled Caste dairy farmers actively participated in the programme and benefitted from the distribution of inputs (Concentrate feed 150kg/person, Fertimin plus 5kg, deworming boluses and Estrus induction tablets). The Senior Inspector Thamarai Selvan welcomed everyone, while Extension Officer Tamil Selvi and Veterinary Doctor Dr. Sneha were present. The event was presided by Mr. Syed Ejas District Deputy Registrar (Dairy) Erode DT. The program, was organized under the guidance of Dr. Arthabandhu Sahoo, Director, ICAR-NIANP, Bangalore. Principal scientists, Dr. S. Selvaraju and Dr. A. Arangasamy participated and interacted with the farmers about the need to increase milk yield, providing preventive measures to cows before they become infected with diseases, the importance of feeding green and dry fodder for cattle, and methods to increase milk yield. The animal health camp was conducted in which treatment for various diseases including intestinal worm and infertility were carried out. Sanisanthai milk society secretary Mr. Jyothi gave a vote of thanks. The program was attended by a large number of farmers including the Secretaries of Guruvareddiyur, Murali, Chennampatti villages. The scientists interacted with farmers, emphasizing the importance of such outreach programmes in promoting livestock-based livelihood enhancement. The farmers appreciated the government’s effort in supporting them in their animal husbandry activities. Most of the farmers reported that the fertimin supplement improved milk production and are ready to buy from ICAR-NIANP. This event demonstrated ICAR–NIANP’s commitment to Agricultural development and ensuring nutritional equity and productivity enhancement in smallholder dairy systems.

The ICAR–National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology (ICAR–NIANP), Bengaluru, organized a one-day Farmer–Scientist Interaction Meet (Kisan Gosthi) cum Online interaction with Prime Minister under the Development Action Plan for Schedule Castes/Schedule Tribes (DAPSC/DAPST) scheme on 19th October 2025. The programme aimed to disseminate scientific knowledge on precision feeding, nutrient optimization, metabolic health and vaccination management in dairy animals. A total of 106 Scheduled Caste (46) /Schedule Tribes (60) dairy farmers from Kanakapura and Chintamani taluk actively participated. The farmers were benefitted by the input distribution (Fertimin plus 5kg, Farmers bags, deworming bolus, notepad, pen and shawls). The programme was inaugurated by the Acting Director Dr. P. S. P. Gupta and addressed the dairy farmers about importance of program and scheme. The Guest of Honour Dr. T. Chandrasekar Deputy director Super-speciality hospital AH & VS Gov. of Karnataka felicitated the gathering and elaborated on animal health, feed practices and nutritional requirements of dairy cattle to the farmers. Dr A. Arangasamy and Dr B Krishnappa, ICAR-NIANP, Nodal officers for DAPSC/DAPST Scheme explained the procedures for profitable livestock farming, addressed the queries with scientific and available methods and interacted with the farmers. Followed by interaction of farmers with our Honourable Prime minister Shri.Narendra Modi ji via online at NIANP Auditorium.The scientists interacted with farmers and expressed their satisfaction with the benefits extended to the beneficiaries under the DAPSC scheme, emphasizing the importance of such outreach program in promoting livestock-based livelihood enhancement.