October 9, 2025, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Mukteshwar organized a
kisan goshti, method demonstration, and input distribution program under the Scheduled Caste
Sub-Plan. A total of 233 farmers from Gehna village (Ramgarh block, District Nainital)
participated in the event. Additionally, members of the Gram Panchayat from nearby areas,
including the village heads of Kherda, Kool, Chapad, and others also took part in the program.
Dr. Nitish Singh Kharayat welcomed all participants at the beginning of the program and
informed the farmers and village heads about the objectives and scope of the Scheduled Caste
Sub-Plan. Following this, Dr. Nitish Singh Kharayat and Dr. Ashutosh Fular shared
information on animal health and reproductive management with the livestock farmers through
their lectures. During the method demonstration, participants were informed about various
practices such as administering medicines to animals, hygienic milk production, spraying of
ectoparasiticidals , and more. Dr. Y.P.S. Malik, Joint Director of IVRI Mukteshwar, guided the
farmers by sharing his experiences related to livestock production and management. He
emphasized the importance of adopting scientific methods in animal husbandry. Furthermore,
he held discussions with the village heads about including more villages under the SC SubPlan with IVRI Mukteshwar. At the end of the program, all participants were provided with
multipurpose vegetable-fruit crates, animal feed supplements, vegetable seeds, and other
materials. The program was coordinated by Dr. Siddharth Gautam (Scientist), Dr. Nitish Singh
Khadayat (Scientist), Dr. Madhusudan A.P. (Scientist), and Dr. Ashutosh Phular (Scientist).
The Director of IVRI and the Joint Director of IVRI Mukteswar expressed their gratitude to all
participants for attending in large numbers and congratulated the coordinators for the
successful execution of the program. In the past as well, IVRI Mukteshwar has organized various programs aimed at improving the livelihoods of Scheduled Caste farmers, and the
institute remains committed to continuing such efforts in the future.
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