4 November 2026, Bengaluru
ICAR–National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Bengaluru, organised a goat distribution programme under its DAPSC scheme as part of its outreach initiatives to support the livelihoods of Scheduled Caste women farmers through scientific livestock rearing practices.
As part of the initiative, 15 male goats along with concentrate feed were distributed to farmers in Byalulu village of Bengaluru South District. The programme was implemented at an expenditure of ₹2.25 lakh, with the objective of promoting livestock-based livelihoods and facilitating the adoption of improved animal husbandry practices among women farmers.
Addressing the beneficiaries, Dr Artabandhu Sahoo, Director, ICAR-NIANP, emphasised the importance of balanced nutrition, scientific livestock management and improved reproductive practices in enhancing animal health and productivity. He encouraged the farmers to adopt appropriate technologies developed by ICAR-NIANP for better livestock management and improved livelihoods.
(Source: ICAR–National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Bengaluru)
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