New Delhi, Jan. 13 -- The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in multidisciplinary research, innovation and capacity building across the dairy sector.

The agreement covers dairy production, processing and value addition, with a focus on strengthening outcomes for dairy farmers.

The MoU was signed by Dr Raghavendra Bhatta, Deputy Director General (Animal Science), ICAR, and S Regupathi, Executive Director (Operations), NDDB, in the presence of Dr Mangi Lal Jat, Secretary, Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) and Director General, ICAR, and Dr Meenesh C. Shah, Chairman, NDDB.

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