National Agricultural Innovation Project (NAIP), ICAR and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) organized a two day workshop on ‘Impact of capacity building programs under NAIP’ on June 6-7, 2014 at AP Shinde Auditorium, NASC Complex, Pusa, New Delhi. The main purpose of the workshop was to present and discuss the findings of the impact evaluation study on capacity building programs under NAIP by IFPRI. The scientists from ICAR and agricultural universities were sent abroad to receive training in specialized research techniques. Post-training, scientists were expected to work on collaborative projects within the ICAR, which would further enrich their knowledge and skills, expand their research network and stimulate them’ to improve their productivity, creativity and quality of their research. The ICAR commissioned with IFPRI (International Food Policy Research Institute) to undertake an evaluation of these capacity building programs under NAIP in July 2012. The workshop shared the findings on the impact of capacity building programs under NAIP and evolve strategies for future capacity building programs

1. By
Reflections of researchers on capacity building
programs
(International Open Trainings and National Trainings)
Workshop on Impact of Capacity Building Programs
under NAIP
Dr.V.Sejian
Senior Scientist
Animal Physiology Division
National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology
Adugodi, Bangalore
(6-7 June 2014)

2. Details of Training Program
Name of the Scientist: V.Sejian
Duration of Training with Dates: 3 months between 4th April-3rd July, 2010
Area of Training: Carbon Sequestration/carbon trading/climate change (Animal
Science)
Place of Training: Carbon Management & Sequestration Center, School of
Environment and Natural Resources, The Ohio State University,422B Kottman
Hall, 2021 Coffey Rd, Columbus-43210, Ohio, USA.
Expenditure : Rs 4,91,192
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3. Resource Persons
1. Name of the Scientist: Dr.Rattan Lal
Address: Director, Carbon Management and Sequestration Center, School of
Environment and Natural Resources, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
43210, USA
2. Name of the Scientist: Dr. Jeffrey Lakritz
Address: Professor, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, The Ohio State
University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
3. Name of the Scientist: Thaddeus Ezeji
Address: Associate Professor, Department of Animal Sciences, The Ohio State
University-Wooster Campus, Wooster, OH 44691, USA
4. Name of the Scientist: Dr. Wendy Powers
Address: Professor, Department of Animal Sciences, School of Environment and
Natural Resources, Michigan State University, East Lansing, USA
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4. Capacity built
1. Simulation of natural heat stress in climate chamber: Conducting heat stress
experiment in livestock in controlled condition in the chamber
2. Modeling of Greenhouse Gas emissions in dairy farms: Integrated farm system
model (Dairy GHG model) was used to predict the GHG emission from the dairy farm.
3. In vitro gas analysis based on bioreactor model: It offers scope for testing the
feed samples for methane emission properties.
4. Individual Animal GHG estimation based on respiratory chamber model:
This technique offers scope for accurate estimation of the GHG emissions from individual
animals both from enteric fermentation process as well from manure.
5. Forage and flax seed impact on enteric methane emission in dairy cows
Provides scope for formulation of methane reduction strategies based on nutritional
manipulation and strategic supplementation
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Climate Change and livestock production involves both impact as
well as livestock contribution

5. Achievements during the training (Within 3 months)
1. Sejian, V., Lal, R., Lakritz, J and Ezeji, T (2010). Measurement and Prediction
of Enteric Methane Emission. International Journal of Biometeorology, 55:
1-16.
2. Sejian, V., Lakritz, J., Ezeji, T and Lal, R (2010). Assessment methods and
indicators of animal welfare. Asian Journal of Animal and Veterinary
Advances, 6(4):301-315.
3. Sejian, V., Lakritz, J., Ezeji, T and Lal, R (2010). Forage and flax seed impact
on enteric methane emission in dairy cows. Research Journal of Veterinary
Sciences, 4(1): 1-8.
4. Sejian, V., Rotz , C.A., Lakritz, J., Ezeji, T and Lal, R (2010). Modeling of
Greenhouse Gas emissions in dairy farms. Journal of Animal Science
Advances, 1(1): 12-20.
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6. 1. Acquired the confidence of improving the quality of research
with the technical competency achieved
2. Self belief to publish research results in high impacted journals
3. Urge to publish regularly the research findings
4. Got the confidence to compete with International researchers
5. Increased the interest to propose collaborative projects
involving foreign experts
Attitudinal Changes after training
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7. Post-training utilization
As Course director organized NAIP sponsored 14 day
National Training Program on “Carbon
Sequestration/Carbon Trading/Climate change”. The
training program was held between 14th November to
27th November, 2011 at CSWRI.
No. of persons trained : 16
International Expert: Dr. John Gaughan, The University of
Queensland, Gatton, Australia
NAIP Sponsored National Training organized
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8. Post-training utilization
•GHG emission and Climate change
•Climate change impacts on Indian Agriculture
•Contribution of livestock to Climate change
•Enteric methane emission of livestock
•Mitigation strategies to reduce methane emission from
livestock
•Amelioration strategies to sustain livestock production
under the changing climate scenario
•
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Topics Covered

9. Post-training utilization
Organized ICAR Sponsored 21 day Winter School on
“Climate Change and Abiotic Stress Management in
Livestock: Basic Concepts and Amelioration measures”.
The training program was held between 5th November to
25th November, 2013.
No. of persons trained : 22
National Experts: Dr. R.M.Acharya (Former DDG-AS),
Dr.S.M.K.Naqvi, CSWRI and Dr.Smita Sirohi, NDRI
ICAR Sponsored Winter School organized
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10. Post-training utilization
Establishing a laboratory at NIANP for studying the
impact of climate change on livestock production
•Climate chamber for small ruminants
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11. Research projects in the area of training at CSWRI
Associated with four projects in the trained area
1. As PI of the Project entitled “Studies on multiple stresses on
reproduction and production of sheep”
2. CC-PI of the NFBSFARA Project on “Deciphering the mechanisms of
aberrant maternal recognition of pregnancy in sheep and buffalo under
thermal and nutritional stress”.
3. Co-PI of NICRA project on “Assessing the resiliance of small ruminant
production under changing climatic condition in semi-arid zone”.
4. Co-PI of ICAR Network Project on “Adaptation and Facilitation of livestock
to impending climatic changes through shelter management”.
All these projects are aimed at improving the sheep production and reproduction
under changing climatic scenario.
Post-training utilization Contd….
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12. Research projects in the area of training at NIANP
Proposed two projects in the area of training
1. Impact of heat and salt stress on sheep: Unraveling the molecular and cellular
mechanisms of stress response - Indo-Tunisia Collaborative Project (DBT)
2. Impact and Identification of molecular and cellular markers for abiotic (heat
and Nutrition) stress in goats (Proposed under NICRA)
Post-training utilization Contd….
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13. Recognized as Resource Person for Climate Change and Livestock Production
Total Number of Researchers Trained
Sl
No.
Training/Winter school/Short Course No. of
Researchers
Trained
1 NAIP Sponsored National Training (14 Days) 36
2 ICAR Winter School (21 Days) 44
3 DST-SERB Sponsored training (21 Days) 18
4 ICAR Short Course (21 days) 16
5 ICAR Short Course (10 days) 20
6 DAHDF Sponsored Trainers Training Program (10 Days) 27
7 Model Training Course (10 Days) 30
8 NICRA Short Course (10 Days) 25
9 WUN Workshop 25
10 Total 241
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14. Publications after NAIP training…...
0
5
10
15
20
25
International Journals National Journals
4
8
22
12
Before Training (3 years) After Training (4 years)
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15. Publication after NAIP training………………
0
5
10
15
20
25
9
21
Articles in First Authorship
Before Training (3 years) After Training (4 years)
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16. Publication after NAIP training……….
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
International Book Chapter National Book Chapter
0
4
7
18
Before Training (3 years) After Training (4 years)
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17. Publication after NAIP training………………
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
5
34
Invited Papers
Before Training (3 years) After Training (4 years)
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18. Publication after NAIP training………………
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
21
35
Conference Proceedings
Before Training (3 years) After Training (4 years)
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19. Linkage and Network Developed
Serving as expert committee member for climate change research entitled
“Plans to develop climate change and associated sciences for the benefit of the
Kerala state for the coming decades”
The Implementing Officer Dr.Girish Varma was trainined by me in my NAIP
Training
Under the expert committee guidance “Centre for Animal adaptation to
Environment and Climate Change Studies (CAADECC)” was established at
KVASU, Mannuthy, Thrissur, Kerala
Jointly proposed a project to DBT on “Bio-prospecting and cataloging of novel
and differentially expressed genes under heat stress conditions in native cattle
of Kerala”
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20. Linkage and Network Developed
Project Title: Adaptation Strategies to sustain livestock production under the
changing climate scenario in semi-arid tropical environment”
For consideration of funding under Collaborative Adaptation Research
Initiatives in Africa and Asia (CARIAA), CANADA
The consortium consists of five institutes three from India and two from Nigeria
1. National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology (NIANP)
2. Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI)
3. Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute (CSWRI)
4. Federal University of Agriculture (FUNAAB)
5. University of Ilorin (UNILORIN)
International Collaborative Research Initiative
However, the project was not through. Hence attempts are being made to
submit the same for other international funding

21. Springer Book Published in June, 2012
In
collaborative
mode with
all hosts of
NAIP
training at
OSU, USA
Linkage and Network Developed

22. Springer Book Got Accepted for Publication
TITLE: Climate Change impact on Livestock: Adaptation
and Mitigation
Editors:
Dr.V.Sejian (India)
Dr.John Gaughan (Australia)
Dr.Lance Baumgard (USA)
Dr.C.S.Prasad (India)
No of Chapters: 29 (Five sections)
Submission date: August 2014, Book Due: October 2014
Linkage and Network Developed Contd….
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23. Awards & Recognition
LAL BAHADUR SHASTRI OUTSTANDING YOUNG SCIENTIST AWARD 2012
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24. Future Plan of work
1. Research projects in the line targeting particularly the
ameliorative measures for countering different environmental
stresses impact on livestock.
2. Efforts will be taken to propose a international project
associating the international linkages established
3. Efforts will be made to propose ICAR Network Project for
“Climate change and Livestock Production” involving NAIP
trained scientists
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25. Acknowledgement
1. National Director NAIP
2. Director NIANP
3. Director CSWRI
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