Kerala Livestock Board Upgrades Mattupetty Centre for International Research
One crore litres of milk stands as the target for Kerala over the next three years, according to thehindu.com. Minister for Dairy Development and Animal Husbandry Bindhu Krishna laid the foundation stone on Monday for the Centre for Advancement in Livestock Productivity and Research (CALPR) at Mattupetty, near Munnar in Idukki.
The Kerala Livestock Development Board facility will transform into an international-standard centre of excellence. The state government designed the upgrade to create a premier hub for research, technology, training, and advanced breeding practices, thehindu.com reported.
Advanced Breeding Technologies and Genomic Selection
The facility prioritises genomic selection, embryo transfer technologies, in-vitro fertilisation, and modern reproductive techniques suited to the state’s climate and agro-ecological conditions, thehindu.com reported. Officials stated that the project aims to foster advanced research and genetic progress.
The cattle development centre under the Kerala Livestock Development Board (KLDB) at Mattupetty, near Munnar in Idukki, will be upgraded to a centre of excellence of international standard, Minister for Dairy Development and Animal Husbandry Bindhu Krishna has said. ✍️…
During the event, the Minister inaugurated the statewide rollout of OPU-IVF-ET technologies, which stands for Ovum Pick-Up, In-Vitro Fertilisation, and Embryo Transfer, thehindu.com reported. The launch also included new KLDB Farm Software alongside the felicitation of top dairy farmers and artificial insemination technicians.
Upgraded hub attracts research scholars and creates local jobs
The upgraded Mattupetty hub will attract international research scholars and tourists and create many local jobs, ditible.com reported. The Animal Husbandry department will oversee the development and protection of the centre, according to thehindu.com.
Joint research initiatives will launch in partnership with leading national and international institutions. The facility provides research and training spaces for farmers, scientists, researchers, entrepreneurs, and start-ups.
Modernising facilities reduces milk production costs
Modernising the facility plays a central role in reducing milk production costs to boost farmers’ profitability, thehindu.com reported. Fodder development research and scientific cattle management practices form core components of the institutional strategy.
The Kerala Livestock Development Board (KLDB) is set to establish the Centre for Advancement in Livestock Productivity and Research (CALPR) at Mattupetty near Munnar in Idukki. Officials said the facility marks a key step toward ensuring the long-term growth and sustainability of…
Devikulam MLA A. Raja presided over the function, with Idukki district panchayat president Sheela Stephen, Dairy Development Department Director Shalini Gopinath, and KLDB Managing Director R. Rajeev in attendance, thehindu.com reported.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the foundation stone laid for the CALPR centre?
The foundation stone for the Centre for Advancement in Livestock Productivity and Research at Mattupetty was laid on Monday, November 09, 2026, according to thehindu.com.
What is the milk production target set by the Kerala government?
The state government aims to increase milk production across Kerala to one crore litres over the next three years, thehindu.com reported.
Which specific reproductive technologies are prioritized at the upgraded facility?
The centre prioritises genomic selection, embryo transfer technologies, and in-vitro fertilisation suited to Keralam’s agro-ecological conditions, thehindu.com reported.