ICAR-CARI Annual Report 2014-15

Abstract

Consistent with the National Livestock Policy of the country, the Central Avian Research Institute has been performing its assigned responsibilities ever since its inception on Nov.2, 1979. During the journey of past 35 years, the institute has lent a helping hand to the rural poor and unemployed youth to venture into the field of poultry business to enable them earn a decent livelihood. The poultry production technologies developed by the institute have been seamlessly and smoothly interwoven into various production systems across wide ranging agro climatic conditions throughout the country ensuring household nutritional security and women empowerment.As a result, poultry sector has witnessed an overall upward growth of about 8 10% per annum during last 10 years. The institute has significantly contributed towards popularization and growth of diversified poultry species such as ducks, turkey, Guinea fowls and quails in the country in addition to native chicken and commercial broilers and layers.