The Karnataka Poultry Farmers and Breeders Association
(KPFBA) held its 31st Annual General Body Meeting and Fellowship Programme at Radisson Blu Atria, Bengaluru. Senior government officials and academic leaders attended the event.
Guests included:
- Shri Puttaranga Shetty, Hon’ble Minister for Animal Husbandry and Sericulture, Government of Karnataka
- Shri Lingaraja S. S., IFoS, Commissioner of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, Government of Karnataka
- Dr Srinivas, Director, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, Government of Karnataka
- Mr Vijay, President, Karnataka Poultry Cooperative Federation Limited
- Prof Dr Nagaraj, Dean, KVAFSU
- Prof Dr Krishnamurthy, Head, Department of Poultry Science, KVAFSU
- Dr Shankar B P, President, Karnataka Veterinary Council
Member Companies Felicitated
KPFBA recognised three member companies for their work in 2025-2026. Each has invested heavily in processing and retail operations to take poultry directly to customers. The Minister and government officials felicitated the companies at the event. The companies are ABIS Foods and Protein Pvt. Ltd., Nutri Feeds & Farms Pvt. Ltd., and Provit Foods Private Limited (Ideal Chicken).
Officials Felicitated by KPFBA
KPFBA felicitated the following leaders for their contribution and efforts to the poultry sector of Karnataka:
- Shri Puttaranga Shetty, Hon’ble Minister for Animal Husbandry and Sericulture, Government of Karnataka
- Shri Lingaraja S. S., IFoS, Commissioner of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, Government of Karnataka
- Dr Srinivas, Director, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, Government of Karnataka
- Mr Vijay, President, Karnataka Poultry Cooperative Federation Limited
Annual Report and Accounts
Mr Prasanna N, General Secretary of KPFBA, presented the General Secretary’s report for 2025-26. He highlighted the association’s work on government engagement, legal representation, awareness programmes, press conferences and training programmes.
Mr Naveen D. Khokle, KPFBA Treasurer, presented the financial statement. He explained how the association uses funds for its programmes. He also shared the plans for more work in the coming year.
Sector Survey and Feed Concerns
KPFBA shared the results of a digital survey of the poultry sector. Mr Naveen Pasuparthy, President of KPFBA, warned of an expected maize shortage in the Kharif 2026 season. El Niño has changed the season this year. He asked the Minister to raise the issue with the Central Government, and the Minister agreed to do so.
Government Support Announced
The Minister praised the poultry sector’s role in the rural economy. He said the government is planning programmes similar to those in neighbouring states. The first step is a Protein Mission. Under this mission, a park will be set up in four districts: Chamrajnagar, Chitradurga, Koppal and Haveri. Land in the park will be allotted for feed mills, poultry processing plants, cold storage and rendering units. The government has also allocated a budget for solar subsidies for EC (environmental control) sheds and open sheds. This will help farmers reduce operating costs.
Shri Lingaraja S. S. appreciated KPFBA’s work on digital surveys and promotional activities. He confirmed the government’s full support for the sector.
Dr Srinivas explained the poultry mission projects and subsidies in detail. He asked sector leaders to support the success of the Protein Mission.
Academia, Industry and Public Awareness
Prof Dr Nagaraj and Prof Dr Krishnamurthy stressed the need for closer ties between the poultry sector and academia. They said both should work together to train skilled people for the sector.
They also noted that wrong information about poultry is spreading on social media. Many people, including well-known public figures, do not know how birds are raised. They urged the sector and academia to share correct, science-based information with the public.
KPFBA members from across the states attended the programme.