About Us

The NDRI Graduates Alumni Association (NGAA) was founded on December 23, 2006, by B.Tech (DT) students of NDRI who united the Graduate Alumni of the Institute and proposed the concept of such a platform. This initiative gained momentum as the association's constitution was finalized and registered with the Registrar of Societies in Karnal under the name " NDRI Graduates Alumni Association (NGAA)" in February 2007.

NDRI Graduates Alumni Association (NGAA), a professional organization in the dairy sector, serves as a central platform for meetings, discussions, and the exchange of ideas related to the dairy industry. Its core objective is to facilitate interaction and dialogue on various industry issues, aiming to improve current practices and introduce innovative ideas in Indian dairy. NGA fosters the exchange of knowledge and experiences through meetings, conferences, and seminars.

The association maintains close ties with its alma mater, the ICAR - National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal, India. It endeavors to unite graduates of the institute and promote interaction between current and former students.

Established in 1923 as the Imperial Institute of Animal Husbandry and Dairying in Bangalore, ICAR - NDRI has evolved into the country's premier dairy research institution. Over five decades, it has developed extensive expertise in dairy production, processing, management, and human resource development. The institute's research and services have significantly contributed to the growth of the dairy industry and improved the well-being of milk producers and consumers across India.

To address global dairy trade challenges, ICAR - NDRI continually enhances its research and human resource development programs to bolster food security, create employment, alleviate poverty, and foster economic prosperity. In 1970, NDRI was brought under the wings of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research to provide greater operational autonomy to the Institute in research management functions. In 1989, it was granted Deemed University status, strengthening its academic programs for human resource development. The institute's activities encompass basic and applied research to boost animal productivity and develop cost-effective technologies benefiting millions. Additionally, it conducts extension programs to transfer laboratory findings to farmers' fields, ensuring practical application of research outcomes.