USSEC, KPFBA ink MoU to enhance India’s poultry industry

INDIA – The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) and the Karnataka Poultry Farmers and Breeders Association (KPFBA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing the skills and capacity within India’s poultry sector. 

This strategic partnership, aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Skills India’ initiative, seeks to empower young protein professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to thrive in the rapidly growing industry.

The MoU, established through USSEC’s Soy Excellence Center (SEC) India, will focus on workforce training, capacity building, and continuous learning within the poultry and feed milling sectors. 

USSEC’s CEO, Jim Sutter, emphasised the importance of collaboration, noting that this partnership will foster innovation and productivity, positioning India’s poultry industry for future growth.

India, home to the world’s largest population, faces increasing demand for animal protein. In 2022, the country’s poultry production was estimated at 4.95 million tonnes. 

With more mouths to feed, there is a continuous need for affordable and nutritious protein sources. 

To meet this growing demand, the USSEC and KPFBA partnership will deliver digital and in-person training programs designed to upskill professionals nationwide. 

These programs, facilitated by global experts, will ensure that participants are equipped with the latest industry knowledge and practices.

Naveen Pasuparthy, President of KPFBA, highlighted the partnership’s potential to reach even the most remote areas of India’s poultry and feed milling sectors. 

The digital platform provided by USSEC’s SEC program will offer KPFBA members access to an exclusive global community, allowing for networking and continued professional development.

The SEC in India has already made significant strides, having trained over 600 professionals since its launch earlier this year. 

With the support of a 14-member Regional Advisory Council (RAC), the SEC is well-positioned to continue its mission of fostering innovation and enhancing food security in India.

This partnership comes at a time when the poultry industry in India is primed for exponential growth. 

According to EMR market research, the India poultry market, valued at US$28.18 billion, is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.1% in the forecast period of 2024-2032 to reach a value of approximately US$44.97 billion by 2032.

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