BASU Officials Visit IB Group
Bihar Animal Sciences University ( BASU ) , Team visits IB Group
A high-level delegation from Bihar Animal Sciences University (BASU), Patna, led by Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor Dr. Inderjeet Singh, visited IB Group, Rajnandgaon, to explore avenues for strengthening academia–industry collaboration in poultry education, research, and training.The delegation comprised Dr. Jeetendra Varma, President, World Veterinary Poultry Association India, Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh, DRI-cum-Dean, PGS; Dr. Kaushalendra Kumar, I/C, Poultry Research & Training Centre and Dr. Nidhi Rawat, Assistant Professor of Veterinary Microbiology, Dau Shri Vasudev Chandrakar Kamdhenu Vishwavidyalaya, Durg, Chhattisgarh;
The team held detailed discussions with Dr. R. K. Jaiswal, President, IB Group, regarding potential areas of cooperation. Dr. Jaiswal outlined the farmer-centric vision and journey of IB Group in transforming India into a protein-rich nation by 2035 through a sustainable, technology-driven poultry and livestock ecosystem. It was impressive to learn about the Group’s commitment to empowering farmers, enhancing rural development, and establishing Chhattisgarh as a global protein hub, fostering “Viksit Poultry” for a “Viksit Bharat.”
Dr. Jaiswal expressed keen interest in signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with BASU and extending training and internship opportunities to students of B.V.Sc. & A.H. and B.Sc. Poultry Production. Presentations were delivered on the company’s integrated operations and “PARIVARTAN GENNEXT,” highlighting sustainable and economically viable models of broiler farming.
The delegation visited the Corporate Office, Centre of Excellence, advanced Feed Analytical and Health Diagnostic Laboratories, Hatchery units equipped with strict biosecurity measures, automatic grading and incubation systems, in-house rendering facilities, and in-ovo vaccination technology. The team also toured the feed manufacturing unit with a production capacity of 2,200 MT per day, the soybean oil extraction plant, and other vertically integrated facilities (HDPE bags manufacturing/ printing plant)
Field visits to newly established and modified Environmentally Controlled (EC) poultry farms demonstrated efficient, automated production systems and profitable farming models, reflecting the success of industry-led capacity-building initiatives.
The visit concluded with key recommendations, including signing an MoU, adopting strict biosecurity practices at BASU farms, and establishing a Model EC Poultry House at BASU with technical support from IB Group. The proposed collaboration is expected to enhance hands-on training, promote research excellence, and create greater employment opportunities for students.
