Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel visited the pavilion of the department in World Food India 2024 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. He appreciated the technology interventions of the startups that participated in the exhibition. He also launched new products developed by the few startups.
A CEO Roundtable was held on the inaugural day of World Food India 2024, wherein the department also participated. It was co-chaired by the Union Minister for Ministry of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal and the Union Minister for Ministry of Food Processing Industries Shri Chirag Paswan. This significant gathering brought together more than 100 CXOs representing the leading Indian and global companies in the food processing and allied sectors.
Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying Smt. Alka Upadhyaya inaugurated the pavilion of the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying on 19th September 2024 at Hall No 2 at Bharat Mandapam. The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying has participated in the World Food India event 2024 organized from 19th to 22nd of September 2024.
In the pavilion, the Department exhibited major schemes, programs, new initiatives and innovative technologies in the livestock and dairy sector. The pavilion also featured 25 stalls, including the National Dairy Development Board, Start-ups, and Companies working in Animal Husbandry and Dairy sector.
The main attractions at the pavilion were the "Selfie Point" and live demonstrations of various innovative products by start-ups and companies. The exhibition highlighted the department's commitment to promoting technological advancements and facilitating the growth and development of the sector.
The department organized a knowledge session titled "Entrepreneurship and Youth Development in the Livestock Sector" at Conference Room 15 of Bharat Mandapam on 20th September 2024. Ms. Varsha Joshi, Additional Secretary (DAHD) moderated the session.
The distinguished speakers include Dr. Rajesh Sharma, Group Head (AN), NDDB (National Dairy Development Board), Shri Nirmal Choudhary, Founder, Milk Station, Dr. Arindam Mukhopadhyay, Manager (Production), Haringhata Meat Plant, West Bengal Livestock Development Corporation Limited, Shri Rahul Ganapathy, Founder, Atsuya Technologies and Dr Lipi Sairiwal, Deputy Commissioner, NLM division, DAHD. The session aimed to explore innovative strategies for integrating youth into the livestock sector, highlight the entrepreneurial opportunities and address challenges in livestock management.