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The ICAR–National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology (ICAR–NIANP), Bengaluru, organized a one-day Farmer–Scientist Interaction Meet cum Input Distribution Programme under the Development Action Plan for Scheduled Castes (DAPSC) scheme on 30th October 2025 at CVSc & AH, OUAT Bhubaneshwar 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 40 Scheduled Caste dairy farmers actively participated in the programme and benefitted from the distribution of inputs (Veterinary and first aid kits, a 20-litre capacity plastic milk can, rubber mat 6*4 feet, Farmers bags, deworming boluses and Cattle type 1 pellet feed 175kg). The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Artabandhu Sahoo, Director, ICAR–NIANP, who stressed the pivotal role of strategic nutritional management in improving milk yield, reproductive efficiency and animal welfare, and emphasized the importance of micronutrient deficiencies and enhancing rumen microbial efficiency. He also underlined the need for hygienic milking practices and clean milk production protocols and distributed the input kits to the farmers. Prof. Bijay Kumar Patra, Director Dept. of VCC, CVSc & AH delivered the presidential address emphasizing systematic deworming procedures in livestock health management. Address by Dr. T. K. Mohanty, Retd. Pr. Scientist, ICAR-NDRI delivered a special importance of adopting modern reproductive technologies and augmenting reproductive effiency in dairy cattle. Address by Guest of Honour Prof. Susen Kumar Panda, Dean, CVSc & AH felicitated the gathering and elaborated on government schemes available for farmers. Dr. A. Mishra, Pr. Scientist, ICAR-NIANP, explained the procedures for profitable livestock farming and proposed the vote of thanks. The scientists interacted with farmers and expressed their satisfaction with the benefits extended to the Scheduled Caste beneficiaries under the DAPSC scheme, emphasizing the importance of such outreach programmes in promoting livestock-based livelihood enhancement. This event served as an effective platform for technology transfer and demonstrated ICAR–NIANP’s commitment to inclusive agricultural development through science-led interventions, representing a significant step in translating laboratory research into field-level impact and ensuring nutritional equity and productivity enhancement in smallholder dairy systems. The overall event was co-ordinated by Dr. Himanshu Behera M.Vsc Assisstant professor, for the successful farmer-scientist meet cum input distribution.

A Capacity Development Programme on Scientific Dairy Farming was organized on 13.10.2025 under the Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) of ICAR-NIANP, Bengaluru, in association with the Bank of Baroda–Vijaya Rural Development Foundation. The programme aimed to enhance scientific knowledge and management skills among 41 tribal farmers from Nidpalli Grampanchayath, Puttur Taluk. As part of the initiative, participating farmers were provided with 25 kg of CoFS-31 fodder seeds and 20 liter milk cans to support improved dairy practices and livelihood enhancement. The event was conducted with the active support of ICAR-KVK, Dakshina Kannada.

ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology (NIANP), Bengaluru organized a one-day training programme on “Scientific Feeding Practices for Dairy Animals” on 10th October 2025. The programme aimed to create awareness among schedule tribe farmers about balanced feeding, nutrient management, and sustainable dairy farming practices for improving milk production and animal health. A total of 38 Scheduled Tribe farmers from T. Hosur village, Chintamani Taluk participated in the programme. As part of the event, First Aid Kits for animals and Farmer Kits with shawls were distributed to the participants. The training focused on practical aspects of scientific feeding, exposure fodder production unit, and mineral supplementation for dairy animals. The programme was organized under the Development Action Plan for Schedule Tribes (DAPST) initiative of ICAR-NIANP, Bengaluru, with the objective of empowering tribal farmers through knowledge and resource support for improved livestock productivity.

The ICAR–National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology (ICAR–NIANP), Bengaluru, organized a one-day Farmer–Scientist Interaction Meet cum Input Distribution Programme under the Development Action Plan for Scheduled Castes (DAPSC) scheme on 18th September 2025 at V. Mamandur, Karunthalakurichi and Anumanandhal Kuppam villages of Kallakurichi District, Tamil Nadu, 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 150 Scheduled Caste dairy farmers actively participated in the programme and benefitted from the distribution of input kits, each containing 200 kg concentrate feed, 5 kg Fertimin Plus mineral mixture, a 20-litre capacity plastic milk can, 10-litre stainless steel bucket, rubber mat, deworming boluses, Projana veterinary capsules and a technical information leaflet. The event commenced with a welcome address by Dr. A. Arangasamy, Principal Scientist and Nodal Officer (DAPSC), who explained the objectives of the scheme and highlighted strategies to improve conception rate and milk yield at the field level. The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Artabandhu Sahoo, Director, ICAR–NIANP, who stressed the pivotal role of strategic nutritional management in improving milk yield, reproductive efficiency and animal welfare, and emphasized the importance of Fertimin Plus in correcting micronutrient deficiencies and enhancing rumen microbial efficiency. He also underlined the need for hygienic milking practices and clean milk production protocols and distributed the input kits to the farmers. Dr. K. Arunachalam, In-charge Dean, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Salem, delivered the presidential address emphasizing systematic deworming procedures in livestock health management. Mr. S. Karunanidhi, Additional Director of Agriculture (Retd.), delivered a special address on the importance of adopting modern technologies and integrated farming systems for sustainable livelihoods. Dr.S.Vishnukanthan, Joint Director, Animal Husbandry Department, Kallakurichi, felicitated the gathering and elaborated on vaccination schedules and government schemes available for farmers. Mr. Mani Bharathi, Bank Manager, Tamil Nadu Grama Bank, Nainarpalayam, explained the procedures for availing livestock and agricultural loans. Dr. P. Murali, Assistant Professor, Veterinary College and Research Institute Salem, delivered a lecture on scientific feeding practices for better production and proposed the vote of thanks. Further, Er. Vignesh S.K., President, Lions Club, Kallakurichi, Mr. Selvaraju, NGO representative, Sankarapuram and participated scientists interacted with farmers and expressed their satisfaction with the benefits extended to the Scheduled Caste beneficiaries under the DAPSC scheme, emphasizing the importance of such outreach programmes in promoting livestock-based livelihood enhancement. This event served as an effective platform for technology transfer and demonstrated ICAR–NIANP’s commitment to inclusive agricultural development through science-led interventions, representing a significant step in translating laboratory research into field-level impact and ensuring nutritional equity and productivity enhancement in smallholder dairy systems.

A 10 days capacity building Training Programme entitled “Emerging Biotechniques for Animal Science Research” is being organized under the Scheduled Castes Sub-Plan (SCSP) component of the ICAR funded “Network Program on Application of Genome Editing Technology for Improvement in Livestock Health and Production (NPGET)” project at ICAR – National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Bengaluru, Karnataka from 17-26 th September, 2025. The training programme was designed with incorporation of the theoretical and practical aspects of current areas of Animal Biotechnology, where the participants will get the opportunity for experience on various moder tools and biotechniques used for various Animal Science Research. This training is being attended by a total 16 participants comprises of faculties, research fellows and scholars from state agriculture universities and state universities. The technical activities of this training programme will be spearheaded by 23 internal faculties and 8 external faculties. The training programme will cover different aspects on Animal Biotechnology like in vitro embryo production, cryopreservation of gametes, genome-editing approach to produce transgenic animals, assessment of male and female fertility, stem cell technology, flowcytometry, transcriptome profiling, immuno-cytochemistry, RT-PCR, SDS-PAGE Western blotting, agarose gel electrophoresis, RIA and ELISA, Bioinformatics, artificial intelligence on predicting animal health, production and reproduction, statistical analysis to analyze research data, etc. Dr. Dheer Singh, ICAR-NDRI, Karnal was the chief guest for the inaugural function of the training programme.

Chikkaballapur, August 28, 2025–As part of the Developmental Action Plan for Scheduled Tribes (DAPST) scheme, the ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology (ICAR-NIANP) successfully organized a Frontline Demonstration (FLDs) for Scheduled Tribe farmers at Bramanaradinni village, ChintamaniTaluk, Chikkaballapur district.

The ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Bengaluru organized one day Input distribution cum Animal Health camp on (11.08.2025) for dairy farmers at Doddathandya village of Kanakpura Tk, Ramanagaram Dt Karnataka under Development Action Plan for Scheduled Caste (DAPSC). A total of 21 dairy farmers belonging to Scheduled caste benefitted under this event. We have distributed inputs (Fertimin plus powder) and explained the importance of supplementation to dairy cows. Heat deduction and timely artificial insemination to avoid incidence of infertility in dairy cows also advised to the farmers. The clinical cases like pregnancy diagnosis, anoestrus, repeat breeder cows and infantile genitalia (heifers) were diagnosed and treated for the reproductive illness for 61 cows. Small ruminants were also dewormed for poor weight gain issues. The event was well received by the farmers and expressed their satisfaction on the benefits from ICAR-NIANP.

The ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology (ICAR-NIANP), Bengaluru, conducted a one-day Farmer-Scientist Interaction Meet cum Input Distribution Programme under the Development Action Plan for Scheduled Castes (DAPSC) scheme on 27th June 2025. The event was held at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, V.C. Farm, Mandya, Karnataka, 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 53 Scheduled Caste dairy farmers participated (Hittanahalli and Mikkere – Malavalli Taluk) and benefitted from the distribution of input kits, which included Fertimin Plus, veterinary medicine, stationery (notepads and pens), ladies bags and technical leaflet. The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Artabandhu Sahoo, Director, ICAR-NIANP, who addressed the pivotal role of strategic nutritional management in improving milk yield, reproductive efficiency, and overall animal welfare. He emphasized the significance of Fertimin Plus powder in correcting micronutrient deficiencies and enhancing rumen microbial efficiency. Dr. A. Sahoo also pointed out hygienic milking practices, and clean milk production protocols at the farm level. Dr. Kamalabai Koodagi played a key role in coordinating the event and expressed her satisfaction with the benefits extended to the Scheduled Caste beneficiaries under the DAPSC scheme. She noted the importance of such outreach activities in promoting livestock-based livelihood enhancement. Scientists from ICAR-NIANP, Dr. A. Arangasamy, Dr. S. Anandan, and Dr. Giridhar, actively participated in the programme. They engaged in technical discussions with farmers on topics such as balanced ration formulation, critical nutrient requirements across physiological stages, and metabolic disease prevention. The staffs from KVK Mandya Drs. Atheefa Munnawery, Pavithra S, Suresh DK, Divya B and Mahesha HM also participated and interacted with farmers. This program and interactive session served as a platform for technology transfer and reinforced the institute’s commitment to inclusive agricultural development through science-led interventions. This programme represents a significant step in translating laboratory research into field-level impact, ensuring nutritional equity and productivity enhancement in smallholder dairy systems.

The ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Bengaluru organized one day Farmers-Scientist Interaction meet cum Animal Health on (24.06.2025) the scientific feeding for dairy farmers, We reached to remote villages nearby Baireddypalle (Nagireddy palli, Pathur, Pathapettai, GT Palli, Vengamvaripalle etc) of V Kota, Chittoor, Dt Andra Pradesh and distributed Inputs (Fertimin plus powder and Animal Health Camp) to selected SC Dairy farmers under Development Action Plan for Scheduled Caste (DAPSC). A total of 300 dairy farmers belonging to Scheduled caste benefitted in this program. This program is intended for educating farmers about scientific feeding of dairy animals and small ruminants. Dr.Artabandhu Sahoo Director ICAR-NIANP inaugurated the program, distributed inputs (Fertimin plus powder) and explained about importances of scientific feeding for dairy animals. He stressed upon the role of ICAR-NIANP in contributing to Nutrition and Welfare of livestock in different physiological stages for augmenting productivity and he also highlighted about Fertimin plus powder. During the program, Dr GT Ramaiah EX Deputy Director of Kolar, Dr. G. Bharathi and Dr. P. Aruna Scientists from LRS Palamner, Sri Venkateshwara Veterinary University Tirupathi helped to coordinate and conduct the program and expressed their satisfaction on the benefits received from ICAR-NIANP. Scientists working under DAPSC scheme Dr. A Arangasamy, Dr. SBN Rao, Dr. IJ Reddy, Dr T Chandrappa participated and delivered the talk on importance of scientific feeding for dairy and small ruminant’s farmers.

ICAR NIANP has celebrated the occasion of World environment day with a plantation drive at Bramanardinni village under DAPST scheme, where 300 farmers participated and tree saplings were distributed.

The Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan (VKSA) is a nationwide campaign focused on strengthening the connection between agricultural research, extension, and farmers, with the goal of promoting improved agricultural technologies and practices started by ministry of agriculture Govt. of India with ICAR Director ICAR-NIANP, DR A Sahoo and Head of SRS, NDRI, Dr A Dhali joined the launching of Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan Pre Kharif 2025 along with Team of scientist from NIANP, NBAIR, NBSS&LUP and IIHR along with subject matter specialist of KVK, Banglore Rural District. This campaign will run for 15 days duration 29 may to 12 June 2025

On May 9, 2025, ICAR-NIANP Bengaluru organized a one-day "Farmers-Scientist Interaction Meet" under the Development Action Plan for Scheduled Castes (DAPSC) and NICRA Projects. This event, held at CR Pallya, Hosur, Tamil Nadu, aimed to benefit Scheduled Caste dairy farmers by providing them with valuable resources and scientific guidance on dairy farming practices. A total of 100 dairy farmers from the Scheduled Caste community were the beneficiaries of the program. The support materials distributed included milk cans, Fertimin Plus, rubber mats, and veterinary first aid medicine kits to all geared toward improving the productivity and welfare of dairy animals.

Annual Review Meeting of ICAR sponsored outreach project titled ‘Estimation of methane emissions under different feeding systems and development of mitigation strategies’ was organized at the ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Bengaluru under the Chairmanship of Hon’ble DDG (AS) Dr. Raghavendra Bhatta on 17 th April 2025. In the opening remarks, DDG (AS) appreciated the research work under this project, yielded many methane mitigation technologies, publications, patents, trainings. Dr. Bhatta expressed that a cluster of 5-6 centres as in this project can effectively execute the All India Coordinated Research Project and accomplished the research objectives.

The ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Bengaluru, Karnataka licensed two methane mitigation technologies. ‘Anti-methanogenic feed supplement Harit Dhara’ was licensed to eVerse.AI Pvt. Ltd, Nagpur through Agrinnovate India Limited, New Delhi. The eVerse.AI Pvt. Ltd was represented by Mr. Ashish Sonkusare, Director for signing the MoU. The second technology ‘Non- conventional oil’ was licensed to M/s Gou Agritech Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore represented by the Director, Mr C.N. Shabarish.

The ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Bengaluru organized one day Farmers-Scientist Interaction meet cum Input Distribution on (21.03.2025) scientific feeding for dairy farmers, We reached to remote villages(Vengasandra, N.G Hulkur, Mustoor, Lakshmisagara, Kadiriganakoppa, Pooganahalli, Gennerahalli, Gandodihalli, etc) of K.G.F(Kolar Gold Fields) Taluk, Kolar Dt Karnataka and distributed Inputs (Rubber mat, Milk can, Fertimin plus powder, Ladies & school bags, Stationary kit, Veterinary medicinal kit, First aid kit) to selected SC Dairy farmers under Development Action Plan for Scheduled Caste (DAPSC). A total of 300 dairy farmers belonging to Scheduled caste benefitted in this program.

Animal Fertility camp was organized by ICAR-NIANP at Gestampalli Village, Chittoor dt, Andhra Pradesh on 21st March 2025 under the DAPSC Scheme. Twenty five dairy farmers presented their animals (45 Adult animals and 4 Calf) for various reproductive health checkups. The reproductive issues such as stunted growth and delayed puberty repeat breeding, anoestrus and pregnancy diagnosis were addressed and farmers took the benefit of the fertility camp.

The ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Bengaluru organized one day Farmers-Scientist Interaction meet cum Input Distribution on (21.03.2025) scientific feeding for dairy farmers, We reached to remote villages(Gestampalli, Yalakallu, Vogu, Y.C Bandapalli, Chintamakulapalle etc) of V Kota, Chittoor, Dt Andra Pradesh and distributed Inputs (Rubber mat, Milk can, Fertimin plus powder, Ladies & school bags, Stationary kit, Veterinary medicinal kit, First aid kit) to selected SC Dairy farmers under Development Action Plan for Scheduled Caste (DAPSC). A total of 100 dairy farmers belonging to Scheduled caste benefitted in this program. This program is intended for educating farmers about scientific feeding of dairy animals.

The ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Bengaluru organized International Women’s day and Farmers-Scientist Interaction meet cum Input Distribution on (07.03.2025) scientific feeding and accelerate action for women equality at ICAR NIANP, Adugodi Bengaluru. A total of 73 women dairy farmers belonging to Scheduled caste benefitted in this program. This program is intended for educating women farmers to enhance hygienic and increased milk production and methods to prevent reproduction problems of dairy cows. During this program materials distributed to women farmers. Stainless steel milk buckets, First aid kits, Fertimin plus powder, Deworming tablet, Customized Ladies bags, Informative leaflet and School bags to SC Dairy farmers of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu under Development Action Plan for Scheduled Caste (DAPSC).

The ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Bengaluru organized one day Farmers-Scientist Interaction meet cum Input Distribution on (19.02.2025) scientific feeding for dairy farmers, We reached to remote villages(Vengasandra, N.G Hulkur, Mustoor, Lakshmisagara, Kadiriganakoppa, Pooganahalli, Gennerahalli, Gandodihalli, etc) of K.G.F(Kolar Gold Fields) Taluk, Kolar Dt Karnataka and distributed Cattle feed to selected SC Dairy farmers under Development Action Plan for Scheduled Caste (DAPSC). A total of 150 dairy farmers belonging to Scheduled caste benefitted in this program. This program is intended for educating farmers about scientific feeding of dairy animals.

The ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Bengaluru organized one day Farmers-Scientist Interaction meet cum Input Distribution on (06.02.2025) scientific feeding for dairy farmers and distributed Cattle feed to selected SC Dairy farmers of Thally Block Krishnagiri Dt, Tamil Nadu under Development Action Plan for Scheduled Caste (DAPSC). A total of 75 dairy farmers belonging to Scheduled caste benefitted in this program. This program is intended for educating farmers about scientific feeding of dairy animals.