Call for Entries: All India Article Writing Contest for Dr. G.L. Jain Poultry Excellence Award 2025
Organized by: Pashudhan Praharee
In association with:Veterinary Association of India (VAI),CM Singh Endowment Trust, Goel Vet Pharma and LITD – Livestock Institute of Training & Development
About the Award
The Dr. G.L. Jain Award of Excellence in Poultry Science was instituted in 2022 by Pashudhan Praharee to honor the legacy of Dr. G.L. Jain, a pioneering figure in India’s poultry development. This prestigious award recognizes:
- Veterinarians and Poultry Specialists who have made extraordinary contributions to the advancement of poultry science and industry in India.
- Eminent Breeders and Researchers whose lifetime work has had a global impact, particularly in the development of sustainable layer and broiler strains for commercial poultry farming.
The award will be conferred through self-nomination or participation in the All India Article Writing Competition, culminating on World Egg Day – 10th October 2025. Winners will receive a Certificate of Excellence and a Memento.
Article Writing Competition Details
Key Dates
- Competition Opens: 1st October 2025
- Last Date for Submission: 8th October 2025
- Result Announcement: 9th October 2025
- Award Ceremony: 10th October 2025 (World Egg Day)
- Mode: Virtual Platform
Topic
“Innovative Technology & Practices Transforming India’s Poultry Farming Sector”
Languages accepted: English (Times New Roman) and Hindi (Unicode Mangal Font)
Who Can Participate
- Innovative Poultry Farmers & Entrepreneurs
- Field Veterinarians
- Veterinary Scholars & University Faculty
- KVK Scientists and Extension Experts
Participants must be:
- Indian citizens
- Registered with the Veterinary Council of India (VCI) or any State Veterinary Council, or enrolled in a VCI-recognized veterinary college
- Each participant may submit up to five original articles
Entry Guidelines
- Articles must be typed in MS Word
- Word count: 2,500 to 6,000 words
- Each entry must be original, unpublished, and unaided
- Photos (if any) must be submitted in .jpg format
- Translated works must include written permission from the original author
- Plagiarized content will be disqualified and may invite legal action
- Name and designation may be included in the article text
- Receipt of entries will be acknowledged via email
- All selected entries will be published on the Pashudhan Praharee website
- Selected articles may be compiled into a book with ISBN (proposed)
📧 Submit entries to: pashudhanpraharee@gmail.com
Registration Fee
To ensure fair participation and support the administrative process, a non-refundable registration fee of ₹500 is applicable for each entry. This fee covers submission across all eligible categories.
🔐 Payment Details
- Account Name: PASHUDHAN PRAHAREE
- Bank: IDBI BANK
- Account No.: 1131102000001779
- IFSC Code: IBKL0001311
- UPI Options: Google Pay / Paytm / PhonePe to 8092877290
📌 Important:
- Participants must attach a screenshot or transaction receipt of the payment with their article submission.
- Entries without valid proof of payment will be considered incomplete and will not be evaluated.
Terms & Conditions
- Eligibility:
- Open to Indian poultry farmers, entrepreneurs, veterinarians, scholars, and KVK scientists.
- Veterinary participants must be registered with the Veterinary Council of India (VCI) or any State Veterinary Council, or be enrolled in a VCI-recognized veterinary college.
- Submission Format:
- Articles must be original, unaided, and unpublished.
- Typed in MS Word using Times New Roman (English) or Unicode Mangal (Hindi) fonts.
- Word count: 2,500 to 6,000 words.
- Up to five articles may be submitted per participant.
- Photos (if any) must be in .jpg format and relevant to the article.
- Copyright & Permissions:
- Translated or adapted works must include written permission from the original author.
- Copyrighted photographs must also carry appropriate permissions.
- Pashudhan Praharee reserves the right to publish selected articles and visuals for educational and promotional purposes.
- Plagiarism & Authenticity:
- All entries must be plagiarism-free.
- Any entry found to be copied in full or part will be disqualified and may invite legal action.
- Adjudication & Results:
- Entries will be judged by a distinguished jury panel based on originality, relevance, and impact.
- The jury’s decision will be final and binding.
- No participant may win more than one prize.
- Results will be announced on 9th October 2025.
- Publication & Recognition:
- Selected entries will be published on the Pashudhan Praharee website.
- A compilation of selected articles is proposed to be published as a book with ISBN.
- Winners will be felicitated on World Egg Day – 10th October 2025 via Virtual Platform.
- Minimum Entry Clause:
- A minimum of 50 valid entries per category is required.
- Categories with fewer entries may be withheld or merged at the discretion of the organizers.
- General Conditions:
- Receipt of entries will be acknowledged via email.
- Participation implies acceptance of all terms and conditions.
- The organizers reserve the right to modify, cancel, or reschedule any aspect of the competition due to unforeseen circumstances.
Adjudication & Recognition
- Articles will be evaluated by a distinguished jury panel
- Winners will be selected based on originality, relevance, and impact
- No participant may win more than one prize
- A list of winners will be uploaded on the website
- The decision of the jury will be final and binding
- The competition may be cancelled if fewer than 50 valid entries are received
Declaration Format
“I/We have read and accept all conditions of the competition and wish to enter the following article for the All India Popular Article Writing Competition for the Dr. G.L. Jain Award of Excellence in Poultry Science 2025. I declare that the article and photographs submitted are unaided works of my own and I am eligible to enter this competition.”
Signed: …………………………………
Date: …………………………………
DR G.L JAIN
Profile: Dr. Gendalal Jain
Poultry Breeding Visionary & Architect of India’s Indigenous Poultry Revolution
The Indian poultry fraternity mourns the passing of Dr. Gendalal Jain, a pioneering geneticist and visionary leader whose life’s work transformed poultry farming across India. Revered as the Father of Indigenous Poultry Breeding, Dr. Jain breathed his last recently, leaving behind a legacy that continues to shape the future of sustainable poultry science and rural empowerment.
Academic Journey & Early Contributions
Dr. Jain graduated in Poultry Science in 1966 and began his career as an Assistant Professor at Udaipur University. He later earned his Ph.D. in Animal Breeding from the University of British Columbia, Canada, in 1971. Upon returning to India, he joined the Central Poultry Breeding Farm (Government of India) as Director, where he led successful breeding programs for White Leghorn (WHL) and Rhode Island Red (RIR) chickens, and established Random Sample Test Centres for both broilers and layers.
Industry Leadership & Genetic Breakthroughs
In 1980, Dr. Jain joined Venkateshwara Hatcheries Pvt. Ltd., Pune as Chief Geneticist. Over the next 35 years, he served as Managing Director of Venco Research and Breeding Farms, where he masterminded India’s most successful poultry breeding programs.
Recognizing the importance of genotype-environment interaction, Dr. Jain designed breeding protocols tailored to Indian climatic conditions, husbandry practices, and market demands. He redefined selection indices to suit Indian farmers—diverging from Western models—and developed strains that consistently outperformed imported breeds.
Landmark Achievements
- BV300 Layer Strain: Developed by Dr. Jain and his team, BV300 has dominated the Indian market for over four decades, commanding 85% market share despite competition from global breeds.
- Vencobb Broiler Strain: With consistent performance improvements, Vencobb has held 65–75% market share for over 30 years, becoming the backbone of India’s broiler industry.
- Cobb 100, 400, and 430: Dr. Jain’s work on these strains set new benchmarks in productivity and adaptability.
His breeding innovations enabled farmers to rear poultry in low-cost sheds using local materials, yet achieve standardized performance, thereby democratizing poultry farming across rural India.
Awards & Recognition
Dr. Jain’s contributions earned him numerous national and international honors, including:
- Lifetime Achievement Award – BV Rao Research Foundation (2001)
- M.S. Swaminathan Award – For excellence in agriculture and poultry science (2005)
- Scroll of Honour – Indian Poultry Science Association (2008)
- National R&D Awards – Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India (1990 for broilers, 1994 for layers)
- National Productivity Award – Government of India
He was among the few geneticists globally to have successfully led both layer and broiler breeding programs for over four decades. His research has been published widely and presented at international conferences, influencing poultry genetics worldwide.
Legacy & Impact
Dr. G.L. Jain’s passing marks the end of an era, but his legacy lives on in every poultry farm, every improved strain, and every farmer whose life was uplifted by his vision. His work empowered rural communities, strengthened food systems, and inspired generations of veterinarians, geneticists, and entrepreneurs.
In his honor, the Dr. G.L. Jain Award of Excellence in Poultry Science is presented annually on World Egg Day—celebrated this year on 10th October 2025—to recognize outstanding individuals advancing poultry science and enterprise in India.
Contact
For queries and submissions:
📧 Email: pashudhanpraharee@gmail.com
📱 Phone: 9431309542
🌐 Website: www.pashudhanpraharee.com
