Training Program

World Egg Day was celebrated on 9th October, 2020 by Department of Poultry Science, PGIVAS, Akola. A state level online webinar consisted lectures on “Importance of egg in human nutrition” by Prof. Dr. A.U. Bhikane, Associate Dean, PGIVAS, Akola and “Opportunities in Layer farming” by Dr. Atul Latkar, Managing Director, Kasturi Pharma. Pvt.Ltd, Pune. On this occasion, eggs were distributed amongst students, and farmers at the hands of Prof. Dr. A.U. Bhikane, Associate Dean, PGIVAS, Akola. The programme was coordinated by Dr. M. R. Wade, Asst. Professor, Dept. PSC, PGIVAS, Akola. Dr. S.J. Manwar, Dr.D.M. Badukale, Dr. Girish Panchbhai, Dr. P.S.Kuralkar and Mr. P. L. Thakur took efforts for successful organization of events.

The 20th foundation day of MAFSU, Nagpur was celebrated on 3rd December, 2020 at PGIVAS, Akola. The university flag was hoisted at the hands of Prof. Dr. A. U. Bhikane, Associate Dean, PGIVAS, Akola. During this, the Associate Dean appreciated the students who excelled in National PhD entrance examinations and addressed to staff and students. Prof. Dr. Bhikane delivered a talk on “Goat farming” at Patur Dist. Akola in presence of Mrs. Varsha Khobragade, District Coordinator-MAVIM. The guest lecture programme was coordinated by Dr. K.Y. Deshpande, Head, Dept. ANN, PGIVAS, Akola.

The PGIVAS, Akola celebrated the National Milk Day on 26th November, 2020. The programme was inaugurated by Dr. B.M. Thombre, Associate Dean, College of Agriculture (VNMKV), Ambajogai as a Chief Guest, presided by Prof. Dr. A. U. Bhikane, Associate Dean, PGIVAS, Akola in the presence of Dr.S.D. Chavhan, HOD, AHD, Dr.PDKV, Akola. The programme was anchored by Dr. A.R. Ratnaparkhi and the votes of thanks were presented by Dr. D. M. Badukale, Head, Dept. LPM, PGIVAS, Akola.

Prof. Dr. Bhikane attended meeting of “Prani Klesh Pratibandhak Samiti” a statutory committee for prevention against animal cruelty, headed by District Collector, Akola on 21st October, 2020. Dr. Bhikane informed about the significance of vaccination and Animal Birth Control Programme of MNC, Akola at institute.

Prof. Dr. A. U. Bhikane visited the patented unique project of “Goat Bank of Karkheda” on 5th November, 2020. He discussed about the said project with Mr. K. G. Deshmukh, Manager and guided his team for sustainable development.

Prof. Dr. A. U. Bhikane met with Hon Minister Shri Sanjayji Dhotre on 6th November, 2020. He discussed various issues and also pursued proposal of Skill Development Project submitted by institute for development of western Vidarbha region.

Prof. Dr. A. U. Bhikane, Associate Dean, PGIVAS, Akola alongwith Dr. K.Y.Deshpande, Asst.Professor and Head, Dept. of Animal Nutrition visited Gorakshan Sanstha, Mhaispur Dist. Akola on 3rd December, 2020 and guided the concerned about health control measures and nutritional management.

The PGIVAS, Akola organized online meeting of Berari goat breeders on 30th December, 2020 under the chairmanship of Prof. Dr. A. U. Bhikane. 48 Berari goat breeders and stakeholders participated in the meeting. Key Speaker Prof. Dr. S. V. Kuralkar, Head, Dept.of AGB delivered a lecture on Berari goat and informed about breed characteristics. Dr. Bhikane addressed the role of breeders in constitution of effective breeder’s society and interacted with Berari goat breeders. Dr. G.J.Panchbhai worked as a Coordinator and Dr. H. L. Kanandkhedkar and Dr. P. S. Bankar worked as a Co coordinators for the organization of programme.

The Extension Cell of PGIVAS, Akola organized awareness programme on 31st December, 2020. The concept of awareness campaign to welcome New Year by drinking of milk instead of drinking liquor as a resolution was proposed by Prof. Dr. A. U. Bhikane, Associate Dean of institute. The programme was graced with the august presence of Prof. Dr. V. M. Bhale, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Dr.PDKV, Akola; Mr. Jitendra Papalkar, Hon’ble District Collector, Akola;; Mr. Sanjay Kapadnis, Hon’ble Commissioner, MNC, Akola; Mr. Milind Dusane, District Information Officer, Akola and Mr. Vishal Kusambe, Assistant Transport Inspector, Akola. Dr. Bhikane welcomed all the dignitaries and briefed about the achievements and activities of institute. Hon’ble District Collector, Akola appreciated the novel programme organized by institute. Hon’ble VC, Dr.PDKV, Akola highlighted the need of milk consumption amongst youth for balanced nutrition. Felicitation of Mrs. Rajashri Bonte, State Youth Idol and livestock farmer at the hands of dignitaries was done during the event. The staff members and postgraduate students of institute actively participated in this programme.

Prof. Dr. A. P. Somkuwar, DI and Dean as well as Shri. D. B. Raut, Registrar, MAFSU, Nagpur visited PGIVAS, Akola on 27th November, 2020. Prof. Dr. A. U. Bhikane welcomed the dignitaries and introduced with various facilities available at institute. The compendium of International training programme and National Clinical Case Conference-2020 were released at the hands of dignitaries during visit.

The newly constituted Research Project Development Cell of PGIVAS, Akola organized a guest lecture of Dr. R. K. Ravikumar, Scientist E, National Innovation Foundation, DST, New Delhi on 24th December, 2020. He delivered a talk on “Current approaches in indigenous veterinary medications” to faculty and students of institute. The event was chaired by Prof. Dr. A. U. Bhikane, Associate Dean and coordinated by Prof. Dr. S. V. Kuralkar, Research Coordinator. Dr. P. S. Bankar worked as a co-coordinator for organization of programme.

Prof. Dr. A. P. Somkuwar, DI and Dean as well as Shri. D. B. Raut, Registrar, MAFSU, Nagpur during their visit to PGIVAS, Akola on 27th November, 2020, inaugurated the Echocardiography (ECG) unit developed under RKVY Project, the Information Technology Cell developed under NCCC-2020 and the Canteen facility developed under the ICAR development grants.