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WORLD MILK DAY-2016 CELEBRATION COLLEGE OF DAIRY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ,POOKODE,WAYANAD

World milk day celebration of the year 2016 was jointly organised by the College of Dairy Science and Technology (CDST),Pookode and Centre for one health education advocacy and training (COHEART).The chief guest of the day was Mrs Lilly Mathew, the recipient of BEST WOMAN ENTREPRENEUR AWARD OF THE YEAR 2016 instituted by Indian Dairy Association. Dr. A K Beena, Special officer, CDST presided the function. Smt Lilly Mathew inaugurated the function. Smt Archana Chandran, Assistant Professor delivered the welcome address and Dr. Prejith, Officer in charge of COHEART felicitated the programme. Prizes were distributed to the winners of essay competition on the topic ‘Strength, Weakness and Challenges faced by Indian dairy industry, conducted as a part World milk day. After the inaugural session, Smt Lilly Mathew shared her experiences as an entrepreneur in dairy farming with the students. In the interactive session that followed, students discussed their apprehensions and clarified their doubts. More than 70 members attended the programme. Payasam was distributed to all the participants. The session concluded with the vote of thanks by Smt Smitha J Lukose , Assistant Professor, CDST. The programme was well appreciated by the students.