National Dairy Research Institute, Haryana was set up in which year ?

The correct answer is 1955. 

Key Points

• The National Dairy Research Institute is situated in Karnal, Haryana.
• It was established in Bangalore in 1923.
• After independence, in 1955, it was moved to Karnal.
• It was declared a Deemed University in 1989.

Additional Information

• Dairy comes under the Union Ministery of Animal Husbandry.
• The dairy industry comes under the Primary Sector.
• The Institute has three major areas of R & D activities :
  • Dairy Production
  • Dairy Processing
  • Dairy Extension and Management

Important Points

• National Dairy Development Board: The National Dairy Development Board is an institution of national importance set up by an Act of Parliament of India.
• It was founded by Dr. Verghese Kurien in 1965.
• Its headquarters is in Anand Gujrat.