Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, successfully concluded a two-week Poultry Farming Training Programme aimed at promoting scientific poultry farming practices, strengthening technical competencies and encouraging entrepreneurship. The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from 50 trainees, comprising 47 men and 3 women representing various districts of Punjab. Dr. J.P.S. Gill, Vice-Chancellor appreciated the efforts of the Extension Education wing in organizing the comprehensive training programme. He reiterated the University’s commitment to empowering livestock farmers through science-based knowledge dissemination, practical skill development and need-based training initiatives. Highlighting the growing potential of poultry farming, he emphasized that the enterprise offers promising opportunities for entrepreneurship and employment generation. Dr. R.S. Grewal, Director of Extension Education, emphasized the significant contribution of livestock-based enterprises to strengthening rural livelihoods and improving the socio-economic conditions of farming communities. He highlighted poultry farming as an important avenue for livelihood diversification and economic empowerment, particularly among rural youth seeking opportunities for self-employment..jpg)
Dr. Jaswinder Singh, Head, Department of Veterinary Extension Education and Course Director, told that the course curriculum covered several essential aspects of scientific poultry production including poultry housing, feeding and nutritional management, disease prevention and control, biosecurity measures, zoonotic diseases and poultry marketing strategies. These sessions were designed to familiarize trainees with appropriate management practices, minimize production-related risks, maintain flock health and improve overall farm profitability. The practical orientation of the programme also enabled participants to gain a better understanding of the day-to-day requirements involved in operating a poultry farm. Dr. Harpal Singh Sodhi, Assistant General Manager, Venky’s India Ltd., delivered an expert lecture on modern commercial poultry production. He shared industry-oriented perspectives on contemporary production practices and highlighted emerging opportunities in the poultry sector. The training programme was coordinated by Dr. Rajesh Kasrija and Dr. Parteek Singh, with support from student coordinator Dr. Nallapati Sai Anjana.
