BackAnnual Review Meeting of Network Project on Sheep Improvement (NWPSI) and Mega Sheep Seed Project (MSSP) held on 16-17 November 2013 at CSWRI sub office cum Guest House, Jaipur

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 The Annual Review Meeting (2012-13) of Network Project on Sheep Improvement (NWPSI) and Mega Sheep Seed Project (MSSP) was held on 16-17 November 2013 at CSWRI sub office cum Guest House, Jaipur. The meeting was chaired by Hon’ble DDG (Animal Science), Prof. K.M.L. Pathak and co-chaired by Dr. R.S. Gandhi, ADG (AP&B). It was attended by Dr. Vineet Bhasin, Principal Scientist, ICAR, other dignitaries, PIs and Co-PIs of different cooperating units from Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Jharkhand and Karnataka. The broad objectives of the projects are genetic improvement of indigenous sheep breeds through selection and dissemination of superior germplasm in the farmers’ field. The progress made by the units during 2012-13 was reviewed. Prof. Pathak emphasized the need to critically review the achievements in light of the targets assigned. Dr. Gandhi stressed that improvement in reproductive performance and health management will help to achieve overall productivity. Dr. Bhasin suggested that per ewe productivity be reported as an indicator of performance potential. Earlier, Dr. S.S. Misra, Incharge, Mega Sheep Seed Project presented the Project Coordinator’s Annual Reports of NWPSI and MSSP, ATR on recommendations of last review meeting, PC’s observations and critical evaluation report of each unit. Suitable recommendations were adopted to further improve the performance of different units and resolve the constraints faced by them.