28 Nov 2025

Day 2 highlight: Karnataka Commissioner’s visit marks a milestone at Poultry India 2025

Her presence brought a powerful message of state-level support at a time when the poultry sector is evolving rapidly.

Jess Ramanee

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Day 2 of Poultry India 2025 delivered one of the event’s most meaningful moments with the visit of Smt. Shreeroopa, IAS, Commissioner, Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, Government of Karnataka.

Her presence brought a powerful message of state-level support at a time when the poultry sector is evolving rapidly and navigating crucial legislative and sustainability demands.

She was warmly received by Uday Singh Bayas, President of IPEMA; Narendra Pasuparthy, founder & CEO of Nandu’s Foods; and leaders of the Karnataka Poultry Farmers & Breeders Association (KPFBA).

The gathering reflected a collective commitment to strengthening India’s poultry ecosystem through collaboration across government, industry, and farming communities.

Sharing real-world challenges

Throughout the day, the Commissioner met with poultry farmers from Karnataka and several other states—including Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra.

Farmers used the opportunity to share real-world challenges from the ground:

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environmental clearances,
pollution control requirements, and
complexities within current legislative frameworks.

They also highlighted the need for streamlined single-window approvals, uniform compliance guidelines, and increased clarity on sustainability-related regulations.

Producers emphasized the increasing strain caused by high feed costs, the growing push for technological upgrades, and expectations around animal welfare and waste management.

The Commissioner listened attentively, assuring farmer groups that the state aims to support responsible growth while simplifying procedures that currently hinder development.

Her openness and engagement were widely appreciated, especially by those who had traveled specifically to voice their concerns.

Innovations in poultry equipment

Her visit continued with a guided tour through Hall 4, one of the busiest and most influential halls of the exhibition, showcasing India’s leading poultry equipment and technology providers.

At the center of this walkthrough was Dhumal Industries, where Anil Dhumal, Managing Director, personally welcomed her.

At the Dhumal booth, she was shown some of India’s most widely adopted innovations in poultry equipment.

Anil Dhumal proudly highlighted the milestone achievement of over 1 million EzyPans sold across India, demonstrating the company’s nationwide impact in improving feeding efficiency, durability, and farmer profitability.

The Commissioner expressed admiration for the scale of the technology’s adoption and the industry’s commitment to modernization.

Importance of collaboration

Her presence in Hall 4 drew significant attention from exhibitors and visitors alike, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between policymakers and industry leaders.

Exhibitors showcased advancements in feeding systems, housing, hatchery equipment, climate control, and environmentally conscious technologies—all aligning with the broader goal of a more efficient and sustainable poultry sector.

Continues with renewed energy

As Day 2 concluded, the Commissioner’s visit emerged as a defining highlight—underscoring how meaningful progress is achieved when government, industry, and farmers work together.

Poultry India 2025 continues with renewed energy, strengthened by this shared vision for the future of Indian poultry production.

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