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16th
Convocation of National Dairy Research Institute (Deemed University)’, Karnal
ICAR-NDRI organized 16th
Convocation on 10th
March 2018 and Hon’ble Ministry of
Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Sh. Radha Mohan Singh graced the occasion as the Chief
Guest and gave away the degrees and delivered the Convocation Address.
During his address to students, he congratulated the students and said that NDRI is providing
a large number of trained young professionals in dairy production, processing and
management to the nation. Expressing satisfaction at the production of milk in the country,
he said that since last 20 years, India continues to be the largest milk producer in the world
and the credit goes to the research institutions like NDRI for catering to the technological and
human resource requirement of the dairy sector. He said that in past few years, various
Government schemes and initiatives have brought about remarkable growth in animal
husbandry. In the last 6 years, milk production increased from 121.8 million tons in 2010-11
to 165.4 million tons in 2016-17. In first three years of this period up to 2013-14, the increase
was 13%, thereafter the increase is over 20%. Per capita availability increased by only 9%
from 2010-11 to 2013-14, the increase was 15% from 2013-14 to 2016-17. Emphasising the
commitment of the Government in Dairy Sector, he said that National Mission on Bovine
Productivity with allocation of Rs. 825 crore was initiated for genetic upgradation. of cattle
and buffalo population through delivery of breeding inputs at farmers’ doorstep. He
expressed satisfaction this Institute is maintaining three very good Indian dairy breeds,
Sahiwal, Tharparkar and Rathi here at Karnal campus and also Maland Gidda at Bangalore
campus.
Elaborating the Govt. Scheme in Dairy Sector, the Minister said that the Govt. has launched
‘Rashtriya Gokul Mission” that aims to conserve and develop indigenous breeds. In this
regard, 20 Gokul Grams have been approved in 13 states which will act as centers for
development and protection of indigenous breeds. The Govt. has also established two
National Kamdhenu Breeding Center in the country at Itarsi and Hoshangabad (Northern
region) and Chntaladevi and Nellore (in Southern region).
On this occasion, degree Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) was conferred on Dr.
Trilochan Mohapatra, Secretary DARE and DG, ICAR by NDRI Deemed University.
Dr. R.R.B. Singh, Director, NDRI presented the progress report on the significant
achievements made by the institute during the past year. He also congratulated all the
awardees, teachers and parents. He said that Institute is offering Doctoral and Master courses
in fifteen different disciplines. In addition, the Institute also offers the prestigious degree
course leading to award of B. Tech. (Dairy Technology). At present, 928 students are
undergoing various academic programmes including 352 girl students and 5 foreign students
(1 in Doctoral Programme, 3 in Masters Programme and 1 in Graduate programme) from
Syria, Afghanistan and Nigeria. In the 16th
Convocation we are awarding degrees to 105 PhD
including 1 foreign student, 146 Masters and 27 B.Tech students. In 2016-17, the average
salary offered was Rs. 4.80 and Rs. 6.00 lakhs per annum for UG and PG students,
respectively. He further said that has five collaborative international research projects with
UK, USA, Egypt, Denmark and Kenya. NDRI has filed 4 patents and 2 patents have been
granted. A total number of 556 research papers were published in the current year (2017- 18).
On this occasion, Chief Guest presented Best Teacher Award to Dr. Rajan Sharma,
Principal Scientist in recognition of his academic excellence.
During this occasion, Dr. R.R.B. Singh presented Gold Medal for highest Marks during
Ph.D in the Production, Processing and Management Group to Dr. Sunil Kumar, Dr. Ritu
Chakravarty and Dr. Showkat Ahmad Bhat, respectively. Gold Medal for highest Marks
during Master in the Production, Processing and Management Group presented to Ms.
Mitasha Mehta, Ms. Meera K. and Ms. Nancy Talwar, respectively.
‘Certificate for Best Thesis Research Work’ during PhD programme were also presented
to Ms. Rani Alex, Ms. Priyanka Saini and Mr. Bishwa Bhaskar Choudhary in the Production,
Processing and Management Group, respectively.
‘Certificate for Best Thesis Research Work’ during Master’s programme were also
presented to Ms. Shruti Shandilya, Ms. Swathi P. Anand and Mr. Vikash Kumar in the
Production, Processing and Management Group, respectively.
For overall contribution in research and teaching by the faculty, Animal Biochemistry
Division was adjudged as Best Division.
Dr. Suneel Kumar Onteru of NDRI received the Dr. S.K. Sirohi Memorial Award for his
contribution in the research.
Dr. Bimlesh Mann Joint Director (Research), NDRI coordinated the whole programme of
convocation.
The other dignitaries who were present include Dr. J.K. Jena, Deputy Director General
(Animal Science), ICAR; Dr. Rameshwar Singh, Vice Chancellor, Bihar Animal Sciences
University; Academic coordinator; Heads of different Divisions etc.
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Dr. TrilochanMohapatra, Secretary DARE and DG, ICAR receiving Doctor of Science (Honoris
Causa) degreed conferred by NDRI Deemed University.
Dr. Rajan Sharma receiving Best Teacher Award from Hon’ble Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Sh. Radha Mohan Singh.
Dr. Dheer Singh, Head, Animal Biochemistry Division receiving award of Best Division during
16th
convocation of NDRI, Karnal on March 10, 2018
Dr. Suneel Kumar Onteru receiving Dr. S.K. Sirohi Award from Hon’ble Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Sh. Radha Mohan Singh.
NDRI students receiving degree during 16th
convocation of NDRI, Karnal on March 10, 2018
NDRI students receiving degree during 16th
convocation of NDRI, Karnal on March 10, 2018