NDRI Kalyani holds Animal Health Camp to promote scientific livestock farming and farmer empowerment

By TC News Desk

Agartala, 8^th October 2025 :  The ICAR–National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Eastern Regional Station, Kalyani, West Bengal, successfully held a one-day Animal Health and Input Distribution Camp at the Conference Hall of Bagma Agri Producer Company Limited (BAPCL), located in Bagma, Gomati District, Tripura. This event was organized under the NDRI–NEH Project aimed at improving livestock health, productivity, and the income of farmers in the North Eastern region.

During the event, Dr. Ashok Santra, Principal Scientist at NDRI, highlighted the crucial roles that both agriculture and animal husbandry play in the livelihoods of farmers in the northeastern states. He pointed out that integrated farming has become increasingly significant in light of irregular rainfall and the impacts of climate change on crops.

The program saw attendance from Nimai Das, Pradhan of South Bagma Gram Panchayat, along with senior scientists from NDRI, including Dr. M. Karunakaran, Dr. Ajoy Mandal, and Dr. Mohan Mandal. Also present were Dr. Afsana Sarkar, Veterinary Officer in Bagma; Dr. Debajyoti Sarkar, Veterinary Officer in Kakraban; Sudip Majumder, Managing Director of BAPCL; and Md. Farukul Islam, Chief Executive Officer of BAPCL. More than 120 livestock farmers from Gomati, South Tripura, Khowai, and Sepahijala districts participated in the camp, where they received chicklets, ducklings, livestock feed, mineral mixtures, vitamins, calcium supplements, and other vital veterinary supplies.

In his speech, Dr. Santra encouraged farmers to implement scientific approaches in livestock rearing to enhance production and profitability. Sudip Majumder expressed gratitude to NDRI, Kalyani, for its ongoing commitment to supporting livestock-based livelihood development in Tripura.

An interactive session was also conducted, allowing farmers to engage with experts on practical issues concerning disease control, nutrition, and animal care. The camp highlighted the robust partnership between ICAR–NDRI and BAPCL in empowering rural farmers.