IPEMA aligns Telangana Global Vision with poultry growth at IPSACON 2025

Emphasising Telangana’s innovation-driven development agenda under Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, IPEMA–Poultry India said the momentum generated by the ongoing Telangana Rising Global Summit is playing a transformative role in shaping the future of India’s poultry sector.

Addressing the 40th Annual Conference and National Symposium of the Indian Poultry Science Association (IPSACON 2025) at Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU), Hyderabad, IPEMA noted that the state’s strong focus on technology adoption, entrepreneurship and research-led growth is positioning Telangana as a leading poultry hub in the country. The conference witnessed participation from more than 400 scientists, policymakers, academicians, industry leaders and students from across India.

Organised jointly by the ICAR–Directorate of Poultry Research (ICAR–DPR) and the Indian Poultry Science Association (IPSA), IPSACON 2025 was held under the theme “Flock to the Future: Embracing Technology, Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability in Poultry Production for Protein Security in Viksit Bharat.” Senior dignitaries, including Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University (KVAFSU) Vice-Chancellor Dr. K.C. Veeranna and IAS officer Dr. K. Ilambarithi, commended Telangana’s rapid growth in poultry production and its significant contribution to national protein security.

Speaking at the inaugural session, IPEMA President Uday Singh Bayas reiterated the development philosophy articulated by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy at the Telangana Rising Global Summit. He underscored the need for the poultry sector to evolve through innovation, deeper scientific engagement and stronger academia–industry collaboration.

Bayas highlighted the success of the 17th Poultry India Expo 2025 and IPEMA’s ongoing knowledge-driven initiatives, including technical seminars, Vice-Chancellors’ Meets and youth skill development programmes. He stressed the importance of science-led growth in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 and extended an invitation to global poultry experts to participate in the 18th Poultry India Expo, scheduled to be held from November 25–27, 2026, with Poultry Knowledge Day on November 24.

He added that Telangana’s poultry sector, supported by proactive government policies and a growing innovation ecosystem, is playing a vital role in strengthening nutritional security and improving rural livelihoods.

IPSACON 2025 also recognised excellence in poultry science. Dr. V. Ayyagari, former Director of ICAR–DPR, was conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding contributions to the field. Several eminent scientists and IPSA Fellows were also honoured for their dedicated service to research and sectoral advancement.

IPEMA concluded that sustained investment in research, accelerated technology adoption and robust academia–industry partnerships are critical to strengthening India’s poultry value chain and ensuring the sector’s long-term contribution to national growth and food security.