Ayurvet Knowledge Symposium & Annual Dinner 2013

 Ayurvet Knowledge Symposium & Annual Dinner 2013

Ayurvet, an organization which has innovation encrypted in its genes, floating in the protoplasmic fluid of knowledge, sieved through the tools of science and technology has propounded the concept of “ Integrating Livestock & Agriculture” , using the available resources under Ayurvet 5Fs Programme. This programme defines sustainable integration of Food, Feed, Fodder, Fertilizer & Fuel for the benefit of all stake holders.

Considering the same, The Ayurvet Knowledge Symposium on the theme of “Integration of Livestock sectors for improving the farm profits and food security” was organized in collaboration with Ayurvet Research Foundation on 19^th October 2013 at PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, PHD House, August Kranti Marg, New Delhi – 110015. This symposium provided platform for scientists, nutritionists, agriculturist, feed industry professionals and farmers of Livestock and Agriculture sectors to share and deliberate these issues towards possible solutions.

Mr.Pritam Singh a progressive farmer from Safidon, Haryana sharing his experience about

Ayurvet Hydroponic Paddy Nursery in his farm

Dr. A.K. Gahlot, Vice Chancellor, RAJUVAS, shared RAJUVAS model of integration and appreciated the initiative of Ayurvet in Hydroponics for producing quality green feed. He mentioned that his university is ready for any PPP mode programme towards sustainable development. He said it is because of this integration in Rajasthan, there are suicides in Rajasthan even after the droughts in the state. 

Sh. Harish Damodaran, Print Editor Hindu Business Line, questioned that can that dairy farming made into an independent business for farm profits. He argued can we not feed the animals right, and not link it with agriculture. He however urged that the sustainable operations are need of the hour.

Speaking on the occasion Sh Pradip Burman, Chairman Ayurvet, emphasized the need of integration and the Ayurvet 5F model initiatives in this direction.

A special farmer’s interaction session was organized for sharing their experiences. This was chaired by Dr. P. N. Bhat, Managing Trustee ARF. Many farmers and experts shared their successful experience of integration in their own way. Maj. Bhatia of Jindal group shared his experience of feeding hydroponics to horses for improving their health and performance.

Release of Ayurvet 21^st Annual Report and 4^th Sustainability Report by Shri Pradip Burman,

 Chairman and team Ayurvet

Another learned farmer Mr. Pritam Singh from Haryana shared his success story of using hydroponics paddy nursery in his farm. He observed that the benefits he got from hydroponics were saving of water, time and labour.

While thanking the guests, Mr. M. J. Saxena, Managing Director, Ayurvet requested all the policy planners especially the Director for looking into the opportunity of working on the special course on 5Fs in NDRI. He also assured Dr. Gahlot that Ayurvet would continue to work with RAJUVAS in the areas of 5F. Mr. Saxena expressed his confidence that the initiatives taken would  results and help in taking one step ahead in direction towards sustainable integration.

The symposium registered the impressive presence of more than 150 delegates, which includes the senior representatives from our own ICAR, AYUSH and State Animal Husbandry Departments and media representatives from Doordarshan and Akashwani were distinguished guest during the occasion. The efforts of Ayurvet were appreciated by all the eminent guests.

Ayurvet Annual Dinner was organized as a regular feature followed by musical concert. The evening witnessed the release of the 21^st Annual Report and 4^th Sustainability Report. The programme was attended by Ayurvet employees and their family members along with the guests from Industry, Government Institutes and Media.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Pradip Burman, Chairman, Ayurvet Limited appreciated the work of Ayurvet team members and thanked all the stakeholders without whose support the company could not have achieved the new landmark. 

Mr. Anand Mehrotra, Business Head (North & East India) was awarded for his long service of 20 years with Ayurvet. This year another award for nurturing and motivating the children of Ayurvet employees to perform better in their studies was introduced, this has also motivated not only to Ayurvet Employee but their children to prove themselves as responsible and learned persons. 

Ayurvet Limited is scaling newer heights with its global presence and many awards and honor to its credits. Ayurvet is now working towards frontier areas of technology integration of Livestock, Agriculture and Human Health through its unique environment friendly initiatives and it is committed towards building healthier tomorrow.

The function was marked by musical concert by leading well known artists, which was enjoyed by the guests. 

Artists performing during the event.