Opportunities:

There are various avenues of job opportunities for those who opt for poultry science as their career. Depending upon one’s qualification and academic background, one can find job in academic field as assistant professor, in research organizations as researcher and scientist, in central and state department as subject matter specialist and manager of poultry farms. Similarly, very good numbers of jobs are available in private poultry and related industries for the poultry science graduates. Besides, one may opt for consultancy and self employment in poultry business. Remuneration for poultry science professionals is very attractive. In the central and state governments, one may expect salary between Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 40,000 per month depending upon his qualifications. In research and teaching institutions, salary vary between Rs.40,000 to Rs.50,000 per month. In private poultry farms depending upon one’s qualification and experience, one may get anything between Rs. 20,000 to Rs.75,000 per month.

(Dr.A.K.Panada is the Senior Scientist of Project Directorate on Poultry (PDP), Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR),Hyderabad and Dr.B.C.Das is the Asst. Professor, Centre for Rural Credit and Development Banking, National Institute of Rural Development (NIRD), Hyderabad)