10 October 2025, Hyderabad
ICAR-Directorate of Poultry Research, Hyderabad, celebrated World Egg Day 2025 today, highlighting the theme ‘The Mighty Egg: Packed with Natural Nutrition’.
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.
Dr. R. N. Chatterjee, Director, ICAR-DPR, 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.
A key highlight of the celebration was a lecture 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.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from the staff and students of the Directorate.
(Source: ICAR-Directorate of Poultry Research, Hyderabad)
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