1 November 2026, Bengaluru
ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Bengaluru, hosted Dr M. L. Jat, Secretary, DARE and Director General, ICAR, and Dr Raghavendra Bhatta, Deputy Director General (Animal Science), ICAR, today.
During the visit, the dignitaries planted saplings, toured the Institute's research facilities and viewed an exhibition showcasing its technologies and achievements. They also interacted with scientists, students and staff and emphasised the importance of inter-institutional collaboration in research and extension activities.
Two institutional partnerships were formalised in the presence of Dr Jat. A technology licensing agreement was signed with JSS Mahavidyapeetha for the commercialisation of Fertimin Plus, while an MoU was signed with M/s Hornet Biologicals for collaborative research on technology validation.
Dr Artabandhu Sahoo, Director, ICAR-NIANP, briefed the dignitaries on the Institute's research and development programmes and proposed the launch of the National Livestock Feed Resources Referral System, a digital platform for livestock feed resources. He also highlighted infrastructure development initiatives, including the Silver Jubilee Building for organising farmers' melas and on-farm training programmes.
Dr Jat emphasised strengthening research on indigenous breeds for stress management, seasonal nutrition of migratory small-ruminant flocks, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and climate change. He also encouraged ICAR institutes in Bengaluru to collaborate on extension and outreach activities under the guidance of ATARI.
The visit reinforced the importance of collaborative research, technology commercialisation and coordinated extension efforts in addressing emerging challenges in the livestock sector.
(Source: ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Bengaluru)
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