Prof. Dr. AS RANADE
Former Head, Department of Poultry Science & Associate Dean,
Mumbai Veterinary College, Mumbai
KNP College of Veterinary Science, Shirval, Distt. Satara
Are you originally from Mumbai – Yes, I am originally from Mumbai. Borne and brought up in Mumbai.
What is the best thing you liked in your journey – The best thing in my journey was that I could do what I wanted to do since childhood. I always intended to be a teacher and I could do that, was the best thing that happened in my journey.
What is the right motivation you liked in the journey – The motivation was the right opportunity to start the job in the college way back in 1987, which made my dream to be a teacher come true. Besides, some of the teachers I got trained from since the beginning was the real motivation to choose this as a career.
Why you choose Poultry / Livestock profession – My maternal uncle in the family, my Mamaji, is a veterinarian and he was working in State Government of Maharashtra as Veterinary Officer. Since childhood I was exposed to this field when I used to visit him during vacations.
As compared to others in the industry, how you feel you are different – I don’t know and can’t comment about others but I can definitely say that that I did my job most honestly and with sincerity.
Please tell us about your family – I come from a Maharashtrian middle class family. My father used to work in Indian Railways and my mother was a primary school teacher. My wife, Manjusha is a musician, Sangeet Visharad and M.A in Indian Classical Music and she is also a school teacher
What you thought about you to be leader in livestock industry – I don’t know if I am a leader or not but dedication towards the work that one does will help him/her to be among the topper.
What you dream to the next generation entered in this business – I think there has been a tremendous change in the profession and the industry. The next generation is lucky to have access to many new technologies and changes in every field. However, the challenges have also increased which they have to face. Moving with time, adapting to changing scenarios will help them to achieve their dreams.
What is your favourite eatery / food – I have a sweet tooth and basically I like typical Maharashtrian Vegetarian food, though, I enjoy eggs, and chicken prepared in particular style with gravy.
What are your hobbies – I like to listen to the music, especially Indian classical music and all sort of film music. I enjoy watching cricket.
Anything you would like to add– Nothing Sir. Thank you.
