ICAR-National Meat Research Institute, Hyderabad organized a 5-day Entrepreneurship Development Programme on ‘Clean Meat Production and Value-added meat Products Processing’ from 9th – 13th December 2024. The programme was sponsored by Cornell Sathguru Foundation for Development, Hyderabad, a non-profit foundation promoted jointly by Cornell Sathguru Foundation for development to facilitate sustainable social development for enhancing capacities, knowledge creation, and promoting entrepreneurship.

The Chief Guest, Dr Raja Rajeswari, Associate Vice-President, Cornell Sathguru Foundation-Development, introduced the foundation’s initiatives in fostering entrepreneurs in the agriculture sector.

Dr S. B. Barbuddhe, Director, ICAR-NMRI, emphasized the meat sector’s potential, challenges, and the role of technical training in bridging gaps. He assured participants of the institute’s commitment in providing technical support.

Cornell Sathguru Foundation sponsored Entrepreneurship Development Programme
The training focused on hygienic and clean meat production, slaughtering, and dressing of poultry, sheep, and goats. It also included demonstrations on creating value-added chicken and mutton products, packaging, branding, and marketing strategies, aiming to equip participants with practical skills for a competitive edge in the industry.

A total of 17 trainees from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh participated in the training programme.

First Published in : Icar.org

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