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ICAR-NIANP rolls out animal nutrition program in 226 Karnataka taluks
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🗓 20 Oct 2026, 08:31 AM
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The Indian Council of Agricultural Research's National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology has begun a state‑wide nutrition drive covering 226 taluks of Karnataka to boost dairy cattle health and milk yield.
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) through its National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology (NIANP) has launched a comprehensive nutrition initiative across 226 taluks in Karnataka. The programme aims to enhance the health and productivity of dairy cattle by providing scientifically balanced feed rations and on‑farm guidance.
Under the scheme, NIANP teams will work with local dairy cooperatives and the state agriculture department to distribute feed supplements, conduct training sessions for farmers, and monitor animal performance. The focus is on addressing nutrient gaps that commonly affect milk yield and animal welfare in the region.
The rollout, announced this week, is part of a broader effort to strengthen Karnataka's dairy sector, which contributes significantly to the state's rural economy. Officials expect the intervention to translate into higher milk output and better income for small‑holder farmers.
ICAR officials emphasized that the measures are based on recent research on cattle nutrition and will be periodically reviewed to incorporate emerging best practices. The initiative reflects the central government's commitment to supporting sustainable livestock development.
Under the scheme, NIANP teams will work with local dairy cooperatives and the state agriculture department to distribute feed supplements, conduct training sessions for farmers, and monitor animal performance. The focus is on addressing nutrient gaps that commonly affect milk yield and animal welfare in the region.
The rollout, announced this week, is part of a broader effort to strengthen Karnataka's dairy sector, which contributes significantly to the state's rural economy. Officials expect the intervention to translate into higher milk output and better income for small‑holder farmers.
ICAR officials emphasized that the measures are based on recent research on cattle nutrition and will be periodically reviewed to incorporate emerging best practices. The initiative reflects the central government's commitment to supporting sustainable livestock development.