CLFMA of India hosts Poultry Seminar 2025 in Kolkata, hold dialogue on sectoral transformation

New Delhi: The Compound Livestock Feed Manufacturers Association (CLFMA) of India successfully convened Poultry Seminar 2025 in Kolkata — one in a series of regional seminars being held across key cities in India.

The seminar served as a pivotal platform, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts to collectively chart the future course for India’s poultry sector.

Centered around the theme, “Poultry Scenario – What Lies Ahead,” the discussions addressed pressing issues such as sustainability, feed security, and policy reforms, all of which are essential to ensuring the sector’s long-term resilience and sustainable growth

Setting the tone for the day, Sumit Sureka, Deputy Chairman, CLFMA of India, delivered the welcome address, highlighting the poultry sector’s critical contribution to India’s food and nutritional security and its deep integration with the country’s broader agricultural economy. His remarks emphasised the urgent need for innovation, policy cohesion, and diversified feed strategies to navigate supply-side pressures, rising input costs, and regulatory uncertainties.

The seminar featured a dedicated session led by Amit Sachdev and Reece Cannady of the U.S. Grains Council, offering valuable insights into global feed stock trends and presenting U.S. sorghum as a potential alternative feed ingredient for the Indian poultry industry. Their analysis underscored the importance of diversifying feed sources to enhance cost-efficiency and long-term sustainability.

Dr. Harsh Kumar Shetty, General Manager, Venkateshwara Hatcheries, provided a comprehensive update on the current state of India’s poultry sector, outlining key challenges and emerging opportunities that will define the industry’s future. His presentation offered a sharp assessment of market trends, policy gaps, and the critical need for technology adoption across the value chain.

Moderated by Divya Kumar Gulati, Chairman, CLFMA of India, the seminar’s panel discussion convened leading voices including Sameer Agarwal, Managing Director, Shalimar Group; Madan Mohan Maithy, General Secretary, WBPF; Naveen Pasuparthy, President, KPFB; Neeraj Kumar Srivastava, Past Chairman, CLFMA of India; and Sumit Sureka, Deputy Chairman, CLFMA of India.

“India’s livestock and poultry industries are at a turning point, shaped by evolving market demands, sustainability imperatives, and global supply chain shifts. At CLFMA, we recognise that fostering industry-wide dialogue is crucial—not just to address immediate challenges, but to shape a long-term, resilient future. Knowledge-sharing platforms like these are part of a larger effort to create a more integrated and forward-looking sector. We are committed to driving similar initiatives across the country, ensuring that key industry voices—from feed and nutrition to production and policy—are aligned in building a stronger, more self-sufficient ecosystem for India’s protein economy.” – — Mr. Divya Kumar Gulati, Chairman, CLFMA of India

The panel explored regulatory complexities, market access hurdles, technological disruptions, and the growing imperative for sustainable and climate-resilient poultry practices. The discussion reiterated the importance of a unified, solutions-driven industry voice to engage policymakers, drive innovation, and secure the sector’s competitiveness in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

The seminar concluded with the felicitation of speakers and panelists, followed by a formal vote of thanks delivered by Mr. Sameer Chotai, President (East Zone), CLFMA of India. His remarks acknowledged the invaluable contributions of all participants in fostering purposeful dialogue and strengthening cross-sector collaboration.

With its focused discussions and knowledge-sharing, Poultry Seminar 2025 reaffirmed CLFMA of India’s commitment to driving meaningful industry advancement, strengthening stakeholder partnerships, and championing sustainable growth for India’s poultry sector.