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16th Convocation of
National Dairy Research Institute (Deemed University), Karnal
Dr. TrilochanMohapatra, Secretary DARE and DG, ICAR receiving Doctor of
Science (Honoris Causa) degreed conferred by NDRI Deemed University.
ICAR-NDRI organized 16th Convocation on 10th March 2018 and Hon’ble Ministry of
Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Shri 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.
Dr. Rajan Sharma receiving Best Teacher Award from Hon’ble Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare Shri 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 Onterureceiving Dr. S.K. Sirohi Award from Hon’ble Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare Shri Radha Mohan Singh.
Dr.
Sunil Kumar receiving Gold Medal from Dr. TrilochanMohapatra, Secretary DARE and DG,
ICAR
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RI 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
Chief Guest and other dignitaries with students of NDRI during the occasion of 16th convocation
of NDRI, Karnal on March 10, 2018