Mr. Ranpal Dhanda
President, PFI
36th AGM · Poultry Federation of India · Lucknow
IPEMA – Poultry India Strengthens Unity & Growth at the 36th AGM of the PFI
A two-day gathering at Ramada by Wyndham, Lucknow, themed "Survive & Thrive in Difficult Times," uniting stakeholders, policymakers, and industry experts from across India's poultry sector.
36th
Annual General Meeting
2
Day Event
Survive
& Thrive · Theme
Memento
of Recognition for IPEMA
The AGM
Survive & thrive in difficult times.
The Indian Poultry Equipment Manufacturers' Association (IPEMA) – Poultry India had the honour of supporting the 36th Annual General Meeting of the Poultry Federation of India (PFI), held at Ramada by Wyndham, Lucknow on October 8–9, 2025. The two-day event, themed "Survive & Thrive in Difficult Times," brought together leading stakeholders, policymakers, industry experts, and representatives from across India's vibrant poultry sector.
The AGM was presided over by Mr. Ranpal Dhanda, President, PFI, with sessions featuring insightful presentations, technical discussions, and panel dialogues addressing current challenges and strategies for sustainable industry growth.
Presiding over the federation.
Mr. Sanjeev Gupta
Vice President – HQ
Mr. Ravinder Singh Sandhu
Secretary
Mr. Ricky Thaper
Joint Secretary
Mr. Rahul Khatri
Treasurer
Honoured for continued contribution.
During the AGM, on Day 1, Mr. Uday Singh Bayas, President, IPEMA – Poultry India, highlighted the pivotal role of global exhibitions such as the Poultry India Expo in uniting diverse stakeholders on a common platform for innovation, collaboration, and capacity building. IPEMA – Poultry India was also honoured with a memento of recognition by the Poultry Federation of India for its continued contribution to the growth, innovation, and sustainability of India's poultry industry.
He emphasized that the upcoming expo aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Viksit Bharat 2047" vision — fostering a self-reliant and globally respected poultry ecosystem built on innovation, sustainability, and inclusive growth.
"The Poultry India Expo is not just an exhibition; it is a movement — a platform that unites farmers, entrepreneurs, breeders, feed manufacturers, veterinarians, and students to exchange ideas, build collaborations, and shape the future of our industry. Together, we can strengthen India's poultry sector and make Poultry India Expo 2025 a proud milestone for our nation." — Mr. Uday Singh Bayas
Inviting distinguished dignitaries.
On Day 2 of the AGM, Mr. Uday Singh Bayas had the privilege of personally inviting distinguished dignitaries to the upcoming 17th edition of the Poultry India Expo 2025, scheduled from 25–28 November 2025 at HITEX, Hyderabad. The invitees included:
Prof. S. P. Singh Baghel
Hon'ble MoS for Animal Husbandry · Chief Guest
Shri Mahipal Dhanda
Hon'ble Minister of Education, Government of Haryana
Shri Brijesh Pathak
Hon'ble Deputy Chief Minister, Government of Uttar Pradesh
Mr. Uday Singh Bayas was also part of the panel discussion on Day 2 – October 9, where he discussed the magnitude and scale of the Poultry India Expo and how the event has been shaping the future of the poultry industry.
Moments from Lucknow.
Photographs from the 36th AGM of the Poultry Federation of India, Ramada by Wyndham, Lucknow.
Indian Poultry Equipment Manufacturers' Association (IPEMA) – Poultry India
Join us in Hyderabad from 25–28 November 2025 · HITEX Exhibition Centre
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