ICAR Signs MoU with NDDB to Boost Research and Innovation in Dairy Sector
In January 2026, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare(MoAFW), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), aimed at enhancing collaboration in multidisciplinary research, innovation, and capacity building across the entire dairy sector.
In January 2026, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare(MoAFW), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), aimed at enhancing collaboration in multidisciplinary research, innovation, and capacity building across the entire dairy sector.
- The MoU was signed by Dr. Raghavendra Bhatta, Deputy Director General (DDG)(Animal Science), ICAR and S. Regupathi, Executive Director (ED) (Operations), NDDB in New Delhi, Delhi.
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- What? MoU Signed
- Entities Involved: ICAR and NDDB
- Signed By: Dr. Raghavendra Bhatta(ICAR); S. Regupathi(NDDB)
- Purpose: To boost research and innovation in dairy sector
Key Details of MoU:
Aim: The newly signed MoU aims to combine scientific and research expertise of ICAR with NDDB’s extensive field-level experience and strong institutional capabilities to address emerging challenges in the dairy sector.
Focus Areas: This strategic partnership covers key areas like dairy production, processing, and value addition, with special focus on empowering its primary stakeholders.
Significance: The MoU is expected to forge a way for structured partnership to address complex challenges like climate resilience, low productivity, and value chain development.
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