Prof. A. K. Srivastava Director, NDRI. Dr. (Mrs.) Meena Malik Dr. Rajan Sharma Dr. Y. S. Rajput. Director, NDRI, Karnal

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2 All rights reserved February 2013 NDRI Publication No. 90/2013 Concept Prof. A. K. Srivastava Director, NDRI Planning & Preparation Dr. (Mrs.) Meena Malik Dr. Rajan Sharma Dr. Y. S. Rajput Published by Director, NDRI, Karnal Printing Intech Printers & Publishers 353, Mughal Canal Market, Karnal Tel ,

3 PREFACE National Dairy Research Institute is the premier Dairy Research Institution in the country. Looking at the present monumental set-up of the National Dairy Research Institute, the Premier Institution of Dairying in Asia, one just cannot dispense with the historical way of looking at its pristine grandeur. The foundation stone of the edifice of National Dairy Research Institute was laid with the establishment of Imperial Institute for Animal Husbandry & Dairying at Bangalore on July 1, The Institute at its early stage at Bangalore was established primarily as a centre for Dairy Education. A two-year training course for the award of Indian Diploma in Dairying (IDD) was started at the Institute and later several other courses were added. In 1936, it was expanded and renamed as Imperial Dairy Institute. The most important event in the history of the Imperial Institute for Animal Husbandry & Dairying was the training imparted to Mahatma Gandhi and Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya in They came to the Institute for study training and to get acquainted with modern methods of cattle management. Both of them spent two weeks discussing and learning the technicalities and complexities of problems pertaining to cows and buffaloes in India. Gandhiji was highly appreciative of the most productive crossbred cow Jill of the institute. He held several discussions on the problems of Pinjrapoles, which housed low producing, mostly sterile cows and other dairy stock mainly on humanitarian grounds. Mahatma Gandhi evinced great interest in the work of the Institute and wrote several articles in `Young India and `Harijan on the importance of dairying and scientific cattle management. Gandhiji s thinking and views had a great impact on the political leaders of the time and particularly on the policy decisions of the Government of India soon after Independence in 1947, in the formulation of Key Village Scheme, Gosamvardhana Council and intensive Cattle Development Programmes. It is not unreasonable to link the start of the cooperative movement in milk production in the area where Gandhiji and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel were based in Gujarat and Kaira District in Gujarat with the visits of Gandhiji to Bangalore. The political support derived by Amul through stalwarts/political leaders such as Sardar Patel, Tribhuvandas Patel and others is a matter well recognized by everyone today. Thus, the institute at Bangalore contributed the technical content through top political leadership for the sound foundations on which the dairy industry came to be gradually built.

4 In 1955, the Institute Headquarters were shifted to Karnal, and it was rechristened as National Dairy Research Institute. The Institute was brought under the wings of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research in 1966 in order to provide greater operational autonomy in research management functions. The first formal Dairy Technology course was started in India at NDRI in An important milestone in the history of NDRI was added in 1989 when the Institute was conferred the status of Deemed University for further strengthening the academic programmes for human resource development. In 1994, the Institute got recognition as a Centre of Advanced Studies in Dairy Technology and Dairy Cattle Breeding disciplines to further strengthen the research and training components. The Institute, with its two regional stations, Bangalore in south and Kalyani in eastern India, conducts research in the areas of dairy production, processing and management and provides high quality education in the field of dairying, which has no parallel in Asia. The present shape and structure of this Institution owes a lot to the contributions of the great visionaries and distinguished Directors of this Institute. As the country s premier Dairy Research Institution, NDRI has developed considerable expertise during the last nine decades in different areas of Dairy Production, Processing, Management and Human Resource Development. Information generated at the Institute and services offered have contributed to the growth of Dairy Industry on the whole and well being of millions of milk producers and consumers of milk and milk products. Realizing the challenging need of globalized Dairy Trade, the Institute is continuously working to develop its R&D and HRD programmes to better serve the nation in terms of food security, employment generation, and poverty alleviation. The present publication highlights some of the memorable moments in the journey of NDRI during the last Nine Decades ( ). Some of the photographs are of historical importance and provide nostalgic moments. This is a way to commemorate the efforts of past directors of NDRI and leadership of country in shaping this Institute. I am sure those associated with the NDRI will feel proud by going through these historical moments. (A. K. Srivastava)

5 Genesis of the Institute... Imperial Institute of Animal Husbandry & Dairying established at Bangalore in 1923 National Dairy Research Institute is now nine decades old. Like any other great Institution, NDRI has a great history. The birth of this magnificent Institute has been a stepping stone for the advancement of Dairy Education and Research in the country since the last millennium. The foundation stone of the edifice of National Dairy Research Institute was laid with the establishment of Imperial Institute for Animal Husbandry & Dairying at Bangalore on July 1, Mr. William Smith was the first Director of the Institute. Mahatma Gandhi visited Imperial Institute for Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Bangalore in

6 Father of Nation at the Institute... Mahatma Gandhi Ji interacting with Mr. William Smith, Director of Imperial Dairy Research Institute, Bangalore (1927) Mahatma Gandhi Ji with Mr. William Smith, Director of Imperial Dairy Research Institute, Bangalore (1927) The most important event in the history of the Imperial Institute for Animal Husbandry & Dairying was the training imparted to Mahatma Gandhi and Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya in They came to the Institute for study training and to get acquainted with modern methods of cattle management. Both of them spent two weeks discussing and learning the technicalities and complexities of problems pertaining to cows and buffaloes in India. Gandhiji was highly appreciative of the most productive crossbred cow Jill of the institute. Mahatma Gandhi Ji and Pandit Madan Mohan Malwiya at Imperial Dairy Research Institute, Bangalore (1927) 2

7 Establishment of NDRI at Karnal... The headquarter of the Institute was shifted from Bangalore to Karnal in June 1955 and renamed as National Dairy Research Institute. August, 1955-NDRI Foundation Stone Laying Function: Shri P. N. Thapar, Shri Pratap Singh Kairon (Then Chief Minister of Punjab), Shri Bhimsen Sachar & Shri Ajit Prasad Jain (from left to right) Dr. K. K. Iya, Former Director NDRI with K. P. A. Menon, ICAR Secretary and Dr. C. M. Singh, Director IVRI at NDRI Guest House (1967) 3

8 The Institute Captures Attention of the Leaders of the Nation... Prime Minister of India Smt. Indira Gandhi at NDRI on 21 st November, Director of Institute, Dr. D. Sundaresan is also seen in the photo (extreme left) Since its inception, NDRI has attracted the attention of great leaders of India. In 1971, Dr. D. Sundaresan took over the reins of the Institute as its Director for more than a decade. The Institute flourished enormously during this era. A landmark of this era was the development of two strains of cattle, namely Karan Swiss and Karan Fries by crossbreeding. Administrative efficiency remained at peak during Dr. Sundaresan s tenure. Prime Minister of India Smt. Indira Gandhi at NDRI with Crossbred Cow (Karan Swiss) - developed at NDRI Prime Minister Shri Jawahar Lal Nehru presenting Championship Cup to NDRI at All India Cattle Show 4

9 The Institute Captures Attention of the Leaders of the Nation... Maharaja of Mysore visiting Institute at Bangalore Dr. P. Bhattacharya, Former President Indian Dairy Science Association (IDSA) planting a sapling at NDRI Premises. Also seen in photo is Dr. D. Sundaresan Director NDRI The Institute completed 50 years of its existence and celebrated its Golden Jubilee in 1973 at Southern Regional Station, Bangalore. The then President of India Shri. V. V. Giri visited the Institute. Shri V. V. Giri, President of India inaugurating a Research Laboratory during Golden Jubilee Celebration (1973). Dr. M. S. Swaminathan is also seen in the picture (extreme left) 5

10 The Institute Captures Attention of the Leaders of the Nation... Sh. Chandra Shekhar Ji at NDRI Cattle Yard. Also seen in the picture is Dr. D. Sundaresan, Director NDRI (extreme left) The Great Leaders of India evinced great interest in the activities of NDRI. The foundation stone of the Institute auditorium was laid by Shri Buta Singh, Union Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development in Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru, former Prime Minister of India showing interest in dairy products of NDRI Shri Buta Singh, Union Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development at the Institute. Dr. R. Nagarcenkar, Director NDRI is also seen in the picture 6

11 Nostalgic Moments... NDRI Directors during the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations ( ). Seen in picture Dr. R. Nagarcenkar, Dr. D. Sundaresan, Dr. N. N. Dastur & Dr. K. K. Iya Inauguration of Experimental Dairy, NDRI, Karnal in 1961 The present shape and structure of NDRI owes a lot to the contributions of the great visionaries and distinguished Directors of this Institute. A Group photo of Faculty and the staff with legendary Directors of NDRI 7

12 HRD Programmes of NDRI Get the Boost... The Institute was granted Deemed University status by the then Union Minister for Agriculture, Sh. Bhajan Lal (1989). Then NDRI Director Dr. R. Nagarcenkar is also seen in the picture An important milestone in the history of NDRI was added in 1989 when the Institute was conferred the status of Deemed University for further strengthening the academic programmes for human resource development. Dutch Barn,1 st structure for class rooms at NDRI, Karnal NDRI Undergraduate Students working in Dairy Microbiology Laboratory (1989) 8

13 Academic Laurels: Dreams Realised... Shri Balram Jhakhar, Former Union Minister for Agriculture during 1 st Convocation of NDRI Deemed University Dr. Amrita Patel, Chairperson NDDB receiving Honorary Degree of Doctorate of Science during Fourth Convocation of NDRI on 23 rd December, 2000 Convocation of NDRI Deemed University has been made an annual regular feature. From the year 2010, NDRI has been organizing Academic Week prior to Convocation by organizing a series of academic events such as (i) Memorial lectures, (ii) Presentation of academic achievements and innovations in teaching by different Heads of Divisions, (iii) Selection of students for Best Thesis Awards. Former President of India, Hon ble Shri Abdul Kalam Azad giving degrees to NDRI Students during 8 th Convocation (2010) 9

14 Father of White Revolution at NDRI... Dr. Verghese Kurien and Shri Chaturanan Mishra, Union Minister for Agriculture and Dr. R. S. Paroda, Former Secretary, Dare & Director General, ICAR at Model Dairy Plant, NDRI The Father of White Revolution in India - Dr. Verghese Kurien was an alumnus of NDRI. He underwent nine months of specialized training in Dairy Engineering at the Imperial Institute of Dairying at Bangalore. Later, he inaugurated the Model Dairy Plant established at NDRI in 1996 on turnkey basis by the National Dairy Development Board. Dr. Verghese Kurien during Golden Jubilee Celebrations at Southern Regional Station, Bangalore in 1973 Shri Chaturanan Mishra, Union Minister for Agriculture & Dr. Verghese Kurien during the inauguration of Model Dairy Plant at NDRI (1997) 10

15 Dignitaries visiting NDRI... Hon ble Sh. S. M. Krishna, Chief Minister of Karnataka state unveiling the statue of Mahatma Gandhi with Jill Cow The Institute attracted many distinguished visitors from different parts of the world. Nobel Laureate and Father of Green Revolution, Dr. Norman Ernest Borlaug visited NDRI in 2001 and addressed the scientists of NDRI and other Institutes of ICAR located at Karnal. Dr. N. C. Ganguli and Dr. S. K. Gupta interacting with the scientist from New Zealand Dairy Research Institute Dr. Norman Borlaug interacting with the Scientists of NDRI (2001). Also Seen in picture is Dr. B. N. Mathur (extreme left) 11

16 Dignitaries visiting NDRI... Shri Sharad Pawar, Union Minister for Agriculture at NDRI Cattle Yard (2007) The Institute possesses an elite herd of dairy animals, which mainly include cattle and buffaloes. The Institute herd serves as a nucleus stock of superior germplasm for its propagation and dissemination to various agencies. It also caters to the requirement of milk and experimental animals for various research projects. Southern Regional Station of NDRI is maintaining a herd of Deoni cattle, an important dual purpose indigenous breed of Southern India. Dr. S. Ayyappan, Secretary, Dare & Director General, ICAR inspecting Deoni Cattle Farm at Southern Regional Station, NDRI Bangalore (2012) Release of NDRI Signature during 10 th Convocation (Dr. S. Ayyappan, Secretary, Dare & Director General, ICAR; Hon ble Shri Abdul Kalam Azad, Former President of India; Prof. A. K. Srivastava, Director NDRI) 12

17 Dignitaries visiting NDRI... A state-of-the-art biotechnology research facility was created in 2007 to consolidate the biotechnology research at NDRI. Another landmark added to the infrastructure of the Institute was the setting up of an auditorium having seating capacity of 950 and 4 conference rooms. This state of the art auditorium was rechristened as Dr. D. Sundaresan Auditorium in March Dr. Mangala Rai, Former Secretary, Dare & Director General, ICAR, Inaugurating Animal Biotechnology Building at NDRI (2007) Rechristening of Auditorium as Dr. D. Sundaresan Auditorium by Dr. S. Ayyappan, Secretary, Dare & Director General, ICAR (2010) 13

18 Dignitaries visiting NDRI... Shri Sharad Pawar, Union Minister for Agriculture and Dr. Mangala Rai, Former Secretary, Dare & Director General, ICAR at Model Dairy Plant, NDRI (2006) Farm Women in unison with NDRI Staff on World Milk Day on June 1,

19 Eastern Regional Station of NDRI... An aerial view of Campus of Eastern Regional Station, NDRI, Kalyani (West Bangal) The Eastern Regional Station was established at the Central Dairy in Calcutta in 1964 and was shifted to Kalyani, Nadia district during 1966 and was located in the Administrative Building of Kalyani University. The Regional Animal Nutrition Research Centre of the ICAR till then located at Haringhata, West Bengal, was merged with the Eastern Regional Station of NDRI with effect from June 1, In 1978 the Government of West Bengal granted 100 acres of land at Kalyani where cattle sheds, forage unit, staff quarters etc. were gradually built up. The Station built its own laboratory building and the entire station started functioning within the same campus from May, Dr. I. S. Verma, Director NDRI interacting with faculty and the staff at Eastern Regional Station, Kalyani Animal Husbandry Minister with Dr. S. C. Sarma, Director NDRI at Eastern Regional Station, Kalyani 15

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