Southern Regional Station, ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute

SRS of ICAR-NDRI has successfuly organized a one-day workshop on “Future-Ready Dairying: Innovative Reproductive Technologies for Profitable Dairy Farming” in collaboration with the NAAS Regional Chapter, Bengaluru on 24.3.2026.

SRS of ICAR-NDRI has sucesfully organised Farmers Training program on ‘Scientific Dairying and Value-added Dairy Products’ during February 16-27, 2026, sponsored under the RKVY Project (Dairy Entrepreneurship Development among Rural Youth and Women in Aspirational Districts of Karnataka State (2021-26) at the Southern Regional Station of the ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Bengaluru. The training program was a capacity-building activity enabling the dairy farmers to learn about improved dairy farming practices and also the value addition of milk and milk products. 50 dairy farmers from the Aspirational Districts of Karnataka, i.e., Raichur and Yadgir Districts, has attend the training program.

Institute–Industry Meet 2026 Inaugurated at ICAR-NDRI, Bengaluru to Strengthen Dairy Sector Collaboration
Bengaluru, February 24, 2026:

The ICAR–National Dairy Research Institute (ICAR-NDRI), Southern Regional Station (SRS), Bengaluru, successfully organized the Institute–Industry Meet 2026 on February 24, 2026, to promote collaboration between research institutions and the dairy industry for technology transfer, innovation, and human resource development. The programme was presided over by Dr. Dheer Singh, Director, ICAR-NDRI, who stressed the institute’s commitment to transferring innovative dairy technologies to industry partners and ensuring their practical implementation for national dairy advancement. During the programme, a publication titled Technologies available from ICAR-NDRI was officially released, showcasing transferable technologies developed by the institute. Dr. Rajan Sharma, Joint Director (Research), ICAR-NDRI, presented an overview of these technologies and their applications in the dairy industry. He further informed that in the last decade, ICAR-NDRI has commercialized 51 technologies on 133 occasions. The Institute–Industry Meet aimed to foster meaningful partnerships between researchers, dairy cooperatives, entrepreneurs, and industry representatives. The event is expected to promote the commercialization of technologies, encourage innovation, and strengthen India’s dairy sector, particularly in Karnataka. The programme was attended by more than 70 participants from 30 industries, milk unions and start-up such as Cavinkare, Godrej, MTR, KMF, Doddla Dairy, Stellapps, etc.

Celebration of the 77th Republic Day of Bharat at SRS of ICAR-NDRI, Bengaluru on 26.1.2026. The Head of the Station unfurled the National Flag and addressed the gathering of faculty, staff, and students. During the occasion, 'Vande Mataram' was also recited in commemoration of 150 years of 'Vande Mataram'.

The Swachhta Pakhwada 2025 is being observed across the country from December 16th to 31st, 2025. As part of this programme, all Scientists, Technical Staff, Administrative staff, and Contractual staff of SRS, NDRI, Bengaluru took the Swachhta Pledge on 16 December 2025.

The Southern Regional Station (SRS) of ICAR–National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), in association with the Indian Dairy Association – South Zone (IDA-SZ) and the Alumni Association of SRS of ICAR–NDRI, Bengaluru, Organized a National Symposium on “Viksit Bharat: Challenges, Opportunities and Way Forward for the Indian Dairy Sector” on November 28, 2025, at the SRS of ICAR–NDRI, Bengaluru. The event was held to mark National Milk Day 2025, commemorating the birth anniversary of Dr Verghese Kurien. Around 220 participants representing the dairy industry, scientists, students, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and other stakeholders participated in the event.

Singing of 'Vande Mataram' by the Staff of SRS of ICAR-NDRI, Bengaluru on 7.11.2025 in commemoration of 150 years of 'Vande Mataram'. Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Ministry of Culture, Government of India

Observed 'National Unity Day-2025' at SRS of ICAR-NDRI on 31.10.2025. Staff and Students actively participated in ‘Run for Unity – 2025’ organised on the occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas.

Observed Vigilance Awareness Week-2025 at SRS of ICAR-NDRI. Mr. J. Mathew, SAO, ICAR-NBAIR, sensitized faculty, Staff, and Students about 'Vigilance – A Management Tool' on 29 October 2025.

The Swachhta Hi Seva Campaign 2025 is being observed across the country from 17th September to 1st October 2025 with the theme “Swachhotsav (स्वच्छोत्सव)”, culminating in the celebration on 2nd October 2025. On this occasion, the Swachhta Pledge was administered today by Hon'ble Secretary, DARE & DG - ICAR : Online. Hon'ble Director, ICAR-NDRI, Dr. Dheer Singh, Head of the Station, Scientists and Staff Members of ICAR-NDRI, SRS, Bengaluru are taking the Swachhta Pledge.