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Kerala to upgrade Mattupetty livestock centre to international-standard research hub
Kerala will upgrade its livestock centre at Mattupetty near Munnar into an international-standard centre for research, training and breeding.
The facility is run by the Kerala Livestock Development Board, which works on livestock development.
The state government says the upgraded centre will support advanced research, training and breeding practices suited to Kerala's conditions.
It will focus on technologies including genomic selection, embryo transfer and in-vitro fertilisation, and work with national and international institutions.
The government aims to raise milk production to one crore litres across Kerala within three years, with the centre's modernisation helping reach that target.
Officials say the projects could also create local jobs, and the Animal Husbandry Department will oversee the centre's development and protection.
Kerala will upgrade the Kerala Livestock Development Board’s Mattupetty centre into an international-standard centre of excellence.
Minister Bindhu Krishna announced the plan while laying the foundation stone for the Centre for Advancement in Livestock Productivity and Research.
The facility is intended to support research, technology, training and advanced breeding practices.
The government aims to raise milk production across the State to one crore litres over the next three years.
The centre will focus on areas including genomic selection, embryo transfer and in-vitro fertilisation.
- Who
- The Kerala government and the Kerala Livestock Development Board. Minister Bindhu Krishna announced the upgrade.
- What
- The Mattupetty livestock centre will become an international-standard research and training hub.
- When
- Monday, November 9, 2026.
- Where
- Mattupetty, near Munnar in Idukki, Kerala.
- Why
- To advance livestock research, breeding, training and productivity, and support the State’s milk production target.
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- Facility
- Kerala Livestock Development Board centre at Mattupetty
- New centre
- Centre for Advancement in Livestock Productivity and Research (CALPR)
- Location
- Mattupetty, near Munnar in Idukki
- Milk production target
- One crore litres across Kerala within three years
- Announced by
- Bindhu Krishna, Minister for Dairy Development and Animal Husbandry