Ludhiana, October 21, 2026:- Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU), Ludhiana, organised a two-week Poultry Farming Training Programme with the objective of promoting scientific poultry farming practices, strengthening technical capabilities and encouraging entrepreneurship. A total of 50 trainees from different districts of Punjab, including 47 men and three women, received training under the programme.
Dr Jatinder Paul Singh Gill, Vice-Chancellor, appreciated the efforts of the Directorate of Extension Education in organising the training programme. He reiterated the university’s commitment to empowering livestock farmers through the dissemination of science-based knowledge, practical skill development and need-based training initiatives. Highlighting the growing potential of poultry farming, he emphasised that the business offers excellent opportunities for entrepreneurship and employment generation.
Dr Ravinder Singh Grewal, Director of Extension Education, discussed the significant contribution of livestock-related enterprises to strengthening rural employment and improving the socio-economic status of farming communities. He highlighted poultry farming as an important means of diversifying livelihood opportunities and promoting economic empowerment, particularly for rural youth seeking self-employment opportunities.
Dr Jaswinder Singh, Head of the Department of Extension Education and Course Director, explained that the course curriculum covered key aspects of scientific poultry production, including poultry sheds, feed and nutrition management, disease prevention and control, biosecurity measures, zoonotic diseases and marketing strategies. The sessions were designed to familiarise trainees with appropriate management practices, minimise production-related risks, maintain bird health and improve overall farm profitability. The programme’s practical approach enabled participants to gain a better understanding of the day-to-day requirements of running a poultry farm.
Dr Harpal Singh Sodhi, Assistant General Manager, Venky’s India Limited, delivered an expert lecture on modern commercial poultry production. He shared industry-based perspectives on contemporary production practices and highlighted emerging opportunities in the poultry sector.
The training programme was coordinated by Dr Rajesh Kasrija and Dr Prateek Singh, with the support of student coordinator Dr Nallapati Sai Anjana.
