6 November 2026, Hyderabad
ICAR–National Meat Research Institute, Hyderabad, organised an Animal Health-cum-Awareness Camp at Peddadonabanda Thanda, Mattampally Mandal, Suryapet district, Telangana, today, as part of the observance of Janjatiya Gaurav Divas 2026. The programme was organised under the theme “From Lab to Land: Science, Technology and Agricultural Innovation for Tribal Development” to promote scientific livestock management practices and improve animal health and productivity among tribal communities.
During the programme, farmers and livestock owners were sensitised to animal health management, disease prevention, scientific livestock rearing practices and the importance of timely veterinary care. Animal health supplements and umbrellas were also distributed among the beneficiaries to support livestock-based livelihoods and strengthen the institute's outreach efforts.
Dr S. B. Barbuddhe, Director, ICAR–NMRI, participated in the programme along with officials from the State Animal Husbandry Department. Addressing the participants, he highlighted various technologies for small-scale meat processing and encouraged farmers to explore opportunities for value addition. He also emphasised the importance of taking appropriate care of livestock in view of the prevailing El Niño conditions.
The interaction provided a platform for farmers and livestock owners to discuss field-level challenges and understand the importance of adopting improved scientific practices for better animal health and productivity.
The initiative reaffirmed ICAR–NMRI's commitment to taking scientific knowledge, technological innovations and institutional expertise to tribal communities through need-based interventions, thereby strengthening livestock-based livelihoods and promoting inclusive rural development.
A total of 134 beneficiaries, including 101 men and 33 women, participated in the camp.
(Source: ICAR–National Meat Research Institute, Hyderabad)
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