16th

Convocation of National Dairy Research Institute (Deemed University)’, Karnal

ICAR-NDRI organized 16th

Convocation on 10th

March 2018 and Hon’ble Ministry of

Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Sh. 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.

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Dr. TrilochanMohapatra, Secretary DARE and DG, ICAR receiving Doctor of Science (Honoris

Causa) degreed conferred by NDRI Deemed University.

Dr. Rajan Sharma receiving Best Teacher Award from Hon’ble Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Sh. 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 Onteru receiving Dr. S.K. Sirohi Award from Hon’ble Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Sh. Radha Mohan Singh.

Dr. Sunil Kumar receiving Gold Medal from Dr. TrilochanMohapatra, Secretary DARE and

DG, ICAR

NDRI 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