**Executive Summary: IIM Nagpur Strategic Leadership Training for Animal Husbandry Officials**
**Overview**
The Indian Institute of Management Nagpur (IIM Nagpur) conducted a week-long training programme from April 6–10, 2026, for 35 senior officers of Maharashtra’s Animal Husbandry Department. The initiative, titled “Strategic Leadership for Senior Officers of the Animal Husbandry & Dairy Department,” was designed to strengthen service delivery to farmers and improve departmental planning and decision-making.
**Key Objectives and Curricula**
The programme focused on providing practical solutions across key agricultural sectors, including dairy, poultry, goat, and pig farming. Inaugurated virtually by Dr. N. Ramaswami, Secretary of the Animal Husbandry & Dairy Department, the sessions emphasized:
* **Leadership:** Strengthening field-level leadership to manage rapid sectoral growth.
* **Technology:** The adoption of advanced technologies, such as AI-driven solutions for artificial insemination.
* **Strategic Planning:** As a direct outcome, participants are tasked with preparing region-specific strategic plans for the six regions of Maharashtra to be submitted for policy consideration.
**Programme Development and Leadership**
The training was led by Prof. Anoop Kumar, IAS (Retd.), and developed under the World Bank-supported SMART Project in consultation with state officials. Instruction was provided by a mix of IIM Nagpur faculty and domain experts from government, industry, and academia.
**Future Plans**
Following the conclusion of this session, a second batch of training for additional officials is scheduled to take place after the monsoon season.
**Administrative Details**
* **Date of Release:** 14 April 2026
* **Release ID:** 2251877
* **Location:** Nagpur, Maharashtra
* **Source:** PIB Nagpur | Saurabh Khekde/Darshana Rane
* **Contact Information:**
* **Email:** pibmumbai[at]gmail[dot]com
* **Social Media:** @PIBMumbai (Twitter), /PIBMumbai (Facebook), /pibmumbai (Instagram/YouTube)
Key Entities Referenced
Indian Institute of Management Nagpur (IIM Nagpur): The premier management institute responsible for designing and conducting the strategic leadership training for Maharashtra's state government officials.
Animal Husbandry & Dairy Department, Maharashtra: The primary state department whose senior officials were trained to enhance planning, decision-making, and service delivery in sectors like dairy and poultry.
SMART Project: A World Bank-supported initiative under which the leadership training module was developed for state officials to improve sectoral service delivery.
Ministry of Education
IIM Nagpur Partners with Maharashtra Govt to
Train Animal Husbandry Officials
Posted On: 14 APR 2026 4:48PM by PIB Mumbai
Nagpur, 14 April 2026
The Indian Institute of Management Nagpur (IIM Nagpur) conducted a week-long training
programme for 35 senior officers of Maharashtra’s Animal Husbandry Department to strengthen
service delivery to farmers.
Titled “Strategic Leadership for Senior Officers of the Animal Husbandry & Dairy Department”,
the programme was held from April 6–10. It focused on improving planning, decision-making,
and practical solutions in key sectors such as dairy, poultry, goat and pig farming.
Dr. N. Ramaswami, Secretary, Animal Husbandry & Dairy Department, inaugurated the
programme virtually and highlighted the need for stronger field-level leadership amid rapid
sectoral growth and adoption of technologies like AI-driven solutions in artificial insemination.
The programme was led by Prof. Anoop Kumar, IAS (Retd.), and developed under the World
Bank-supported SMART Project in consultation with state officials. Sessions were delivered by
IIM Nagpur faculty and domain experts from academia, government, and industry.
Participants will prepare region-specific strategic plans for six regions of Maharashtra for policy
consideration. Another batch is planned post-monsoon.
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