ICAR- Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Research Centre, Udhagamandalam organized distribution of improved breed of dual purpose 5 weeks old back yard poultry chicks on 29-10-2024. Total 94 farmers of Hangaladahosalli village of Gundlupet taluk, Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka were distributed with fully vaccinated poultry chicks under SCSP. Dr. H. C. Hombegowda, senior scientist explained about the scientific rearing techniques of backyard poultry chicks. Dr. S. M Vanitha, Senior Scientist explained about the benefit of backyard poultry as an alternative income generating livelihood activity for small & marginal farmers and landless laborers. The programme was coordinated by Dr. S. M. Vanitha, Senior Scientist and Dr. H. C. Hombegowda, Senior Scientist under the guidance of Dr. Somasundaram Jayaraman, PS & Head of the Centre.