National Dairy Research Institute is situated in Karnal in the Indian state of Haryana. This institute is pioneer in the field of dairy research in India.
National Dairy Research Institute is situated in Karnal in the Indian state of Haryana. This institute is pioneer in the field of dairy research in India. Popularly known as NDRI the institute has achieved the deemed university status due to its quality education and research facilities.
Let us have a quick peek into the history of this institute. The institute first came into existence in Bangalore during the British rule. After English left, the institute was renamed National Dairy Research Institute. Later National Dairy Research Institute was shifted to its present location in Karnal in India. The NDRI has regional centers in south and East India. In the year 1970 the NDRI was brought under the ICAR and better autonomy in research and management was given to the institute.
Being true to its reputation of ace institute in the field of dairy research the institute takes pain to provide research training and extension facilties related to dairy research. The institute conducts research to boost the animal productivity. The institute also offer graduate, post graduate and doctoral programs in dairy technology and related disciplines.
There are various achievements in the field of dairy technology to the credit of NDRI.
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