The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), Government of India, organized a high-level dialogue on Advanced Livestock Technology and Fodder Systems (ALT and FS) under the BRICS Agriculture Working Group
The event was held virtually on 01 June 2026 from Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi
The dialogue was part of India's BRICS Presidency 2026
Participants included:
Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Panchayati Raj
Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel, Minister of State in the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Panchayati Raj
Shri Naresh Pal Gangwar, Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD)
Smt. Varsha Joshi, Additional Secretary, DAHD
Dr. Meenesh Shah, Chairman, National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)
Senior officials from DAHD
Distinguished experts, policymakers, researchers, and representatives from international organizations
International participants included:
Dr. Thanawat Tiensin, Assistant Director-General and Director of Animal Production and Health Division (NSA), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
Experts from Brazil, China, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Russia, UAE, and Iran
The dialogue served as a platform to:
Promote international cooperation
Encourage innovation
Facilitate knowledge and best practices exchange in advanced livestock technologies, animal nutrition, and sustainable fodder systems
Main objective: Strengthen resilient livestock sectors in participating countries
Focus areas: Strengthening research collaboration, promoting innovation, improving livestock productivity, promoting food security, and supporting rural livelihoods in member countries
The dialogue confirmed BRICS countries' shared commitment to leverage technology, innovation, and collaborative partnerships for sustainable development of livestock sector and strengthening global food and nutrition security
