The summit marks a significant turning point in the roadmap towards creating sustainable livelihood opportunities and entrepreneurship development in the dairy sector across the state with events like eminent lectures, the exhibition of dairy and related products from various parts of India, the presentation of case studies & networking forums for various stakeholders in the dairy sector, and cultural events like “Dairy Literature and Poetry.”
Details about the Balangir District Administration, in collaboration with the local BKN Milk Union, will conduct Odisha’s 1st dairy summit on 21st–22nd December 2022
The event will be attended by representatives from government agencies around the nation, including NDDB, NDRI, IVRI, CCBF, APICOL, ICAR, CEDSI, NSDC, and others.
Suresh Kumar Vashishth, Commissioner-cum- Secretary, Fisheries & Animal Resources Development Department; Dr. Ashok Pattanaik, a Fullbright Fellow; Dr. TK Mohanty, a renowned researcher with decades of experience; Pallavi Vyas, an award-winning entrepreneur; Dr. Ramadevi Nimmanapalli, an expert in biomedical devices; and Dr. Chandrahas, an inventor and gold medalist; will be among
Representatives from several milk unions, milk cooperative societies, and prosperous dairy business owners from all around the state are also present. The number of attendees is projected to be around 2,000.
Insights into cooperative management, government programs and efforts, technical developments and innovations, and the growth of a skilled ecosystem will be shared at this highly interactive event.
Additionally, a show was put on to show off the industry’s technological accomplishments.
Schools and institutions have been participating in a district-wide quiz competition, and the winners will be announced at the occasion.
Date: December 21st & 22nd, 2022
Venue: Koshal Kala Mandal Field, Near Bhagirathi Square, Balangir, Odisha
