The Vets In Poultry (VIP) association marked a significant milestone with the successful completion of its 7th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Technical Group Talk (GT) in Pune with Theme : Navigating Poultry Sector Through Odds, Views of Next Gen. The event reflected the association’s ongoing commitment to strengthening the Indian poultry sector through collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing.


The day commenced with the ceremonial lamp lighting by esteemed dignitaries, including:
Dr. Ajay Deshpande, Dr. C. B. Pathak, Dr. Ajit Ranade, Dr. Ravindra Reddy, Dr. Santosh Ire, Prof. Dr. P. K. Shukla, Dr. Prakash Babu, Dr. R. D. Patil, and Dr. Shirish Nigam.
AGM Proceedings




The AGM was chaired by Dr. Ajay Deshpande, President of VIP, Dr. Santosh Ire, Secretary of VIP, presented the annual report, reflecting on the achievements and progress made over the past year. This was followed by the financial report, presented by Dr. Jeevan Sonawane, and the formal conclusion of the 7th AGM with president Dr Ajay Deshpande land mark speech who set the tone for the day with a visionary address.
Technical GT Highlights


The Technical Group Talk began with an insightful presentation by Prof. Dr. P. K. Shukla on “Role of Poultry Associations in development of Poultry Sector,“ offering thoughtful perspectives and strategic recommendations.
Panel Discussion 1: “Navigating Challenges, Shaping Solutions”

This dynamic session featured a diverse panel of regional experts who shared ground-level insights, challenges, and actionable solutions from across India.
Panelists:
Dr. Vishal Singh Rawat, Dr. Shaitan Singh Rathore, Dr. Anirvid Sarkar, Dr. Rais Rajpura, Dr. Sunil Kalaskar, Dr. Sachin Ingewar, Dr. Raja Dudhabale, Dr. Sushant Labh, Dr. Ravinder Reddy, Dr. Subradeep Paul, Dr. Mahen Singh, Dr. Anbumoney, Dr. Rahul Kulkarni
Moderator: Dr. Jeevan Sonawane

Panel Discussion 2: “Expert Perspectives: Challenges and the Way Forward”
A masterclass session with senior experts who shared deep insights, future trends, and strategic direction for the poultry sector.
Panelists:
Dr. Pankaj Shukla, Dr. Anil Phadke, Dr. Gunasekaran, Dr. Ajay Chalikwar, Dr. Shirish Nigam, Dr. Gopal Reddy
Moderators: Dr. C. B. Pathak and Dr. B. A. Pawar
The entire technical sessions was smoothly moderated by Dr. P. N. Vaidya.


Lifetime Achievement Award
A highlight of the event was the Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Dr. R. D. Patil, a visionary veterinarian and stalwart in the poultry. His acceptance speech, reflecting on his journey and offering valuable guidance to the younger generation, was both moving and inspirational.
Other Recognitions & Felicitations

VIP President Dr. Ajay Deshpande and Vice President Dr. C. B. Pathak felicitated Dr. Ravinder Reddy on his election as Secretary of the Telangana Breeders Association.




This was followed by the felicitation of New Veterinary Entrepreneurs and new Life Time Members of VIP.
We also take this opportunity to acknowledge and honour our supporters and sponsors for their valuable contributions, with due respect and gratitude.


Conclusion and Acknowledgements
The event concluded with a warm and sincere vote of thanks by Dr. Ruturaj Patil, who acknowledged the generous support of sponsors, the dedication of VIP committee members, and the enthusiasm of all stakeholders and attendees.
This AGM once again demonstrated VIP’s unwavering commitment to its mission of fostering a strong, sustainable, and progressive poultry industry. With renewed energy and shared purpose, members departed with a collective goal: to contribute meaningfully to the delivery of safe, high-quality protein to the nation.
Team VIP extends heartfelt gratitude to all contributors, partners, and supporters for making the event a grand success.