The ICAR-National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources, Karnal-Haryana, organised an Interface Meet on “Animal Genetic Resources (AnGR) of Goa State” in collaboration with the ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Goa recently. The meet was organised under the “Mission towards Zero Non-Descript AnGR of India”.
Dr. Pradip V. Sarmokadam, Member-Secretary, GSBB, Goa, was the chief guest of the event. In his address, Dr Pradip V. Sarmokadam appreciated the efforts and achievements of ICAR-CCARI, Goa, in characterisation and conservation of indigenous animal germplasms. He also emphasised on the significance of conserving livestock biodiversity and urgent need to link conservation efforts with livelihood of the farmers.
Welcoming the dignitaries, Dr. Parveen Kumar, Director, ICAR-CCARI, Goa, highlighted about rich livestock biodiversity of Goa state and adjoining Konkan region. He also stressed upon the need for efforts on conservation and sustainable utilisation of native animal genetic resources. Dr. B.P. Mishra, Director, ICAR-NBAGR, Karnal, in his introductory address, outlined the priorities and strategies of the Bureau for managing the native AnGR under the Mission towards Zero Non-Descript AnGR in the country. Dr Satpal Dixit, Head, Division of AG, ICAR-NBAGR talked about the importance of phenotypic and genetic characterisation of animal resources.
Technical session comprised of different lectures on status of animal genetic resources of Goa, strategies for survey and characterisation, genetic mapping, trait characterisation and role of AnGR in eco-system services. Lectures were followed by panel discussion and deliberation.
A technical bulletin on ‘Animal Genetic Resources of Goa’ was also released on the occasion. About 50 participants from ICAR, Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, Govt. of Goa, Goa State Biodiversity Board and progressive farmers participated in the meet.
