Media Release

Bengaluru, Jun 12: Dr Sushanth Rai Bellipadi, director of Raison’s Nutrition, Mangaluru, has been nominated by the Government of Karnataka to the Board of Management of the Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University (KVAFSU), Bidar with immediate effect for the next three years.

Dr Rai is a well-recognized figure in the veterinary and poultry sectors. He previously served two consecutive terms as President of the Karnataka Poultry Farmers & Breeders Association (KPFBA) from 2019 to 2024. He has been a member of the Research Advisory Committee of ICAR-NIANP (National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology) and ICAR-DPR (Directorate of Poultry Research), Hyderabad. In 2024, he is also elected to the Board of the Veterinary Council of India (VCI) from Karnataka, further cementing his leadership credentials in the industry.

Known for his visionary leadership and collaborative approach, Dr Rai has consistently steered organizations toward impactful growth. He is admired for his ability to foster synergies, maintain composure in high-pressure environments, and transform challenges into opportunities for development. His nomination to the KVAFSU Board is seen as a significant step toward strengthening the state’s veterinary and animal sciences ecosystem.