On the eve of 136th foundation day of Indian Veterinary Research Institute, under the
guidance of Y.P.S. Malik, Joint Director, ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute,
Mukteswar campus organized different activities for the Tribal Sub Plan (TSP) beneficiaries
of Kaunda Khera and Saronja villages of Sitarganj block, U.S. Nagar district at ICAR-IVRI,
Mukteswar campus. Total 29 tribal farmers had participated in the event. On 07.12.2025,
exposure visit to ICAR-IVRI, Mukteswar campus was facilitated by Dr. Amol Gurav, Dr.
Nitish Singh Kharayat, Dr. DeepikaBisht, and Dr. Madhusoodan A.P.Scientist(s),ICARIVRI, Mukteswar campus. Beneficiaries were briefed about the legacy and history of ICARIVRI and visited Museum and Cold room. ‘Exposure visit’ to ‘Poultry demonstration unit’
and “Experimental Cattle Herd” was carried out. ‘Method demonstration’ on “Use of
disinfectants at poultry farm” was also performed.
On 08.12.2025,‘Farmer-Scientist Interface meet’ on “Health management of livestock and
poultry during cold season” was organized. The farmers were actively involved in the event
and were curious to know about different management practices during cold season.
Afterwards, beneficiaries were distributed inputs in terms of milk can, chelated mineral
mixture, and calcium supplements. The whole activities were coordinated by Dr. Amol
Gurav, Dr. Vishal Chander, Dr. Deepika Bisht, Dr. Madhusoodan A.P., and Dr. Ashutosh
Fular, Scientist(s), ICAR-IVRI, Mukteswar campus.
https://www.ivri.nic.in/News/ExposurMethod%20demonstration_9122025.pdf
