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Former Directors of ICAR-NIVEDI

The ICAR-National Institute of Veterinary Epidemiology and Disease Informatics (NIVEDI) has been guided by distinguished leaders who have significantly contributed to the institute's growth and development. We honor their vision and leadership in advancing veterinary epidemiology and disease informatics in India.

Dr. M. Rajasekhar

Period: 10.11.2000 - 30.09.2002

Dr. K. Prabhudas (I/C)

Period: 01.10.2002 - 15.10.2007

Dr. K. Prabhudas

Period: 16.10.2007 - 30.04.2011

Dr. H. Rahman

Period: 30.04.2011 - 31.12.2015

Dr. Parimal Roy

Period: 30.09.2016 - 21.08.2020

Dr.B. R. Shome (I/C)

Period: 01.10.2002 - 15.10.2007

Sl. No.	Name	From	To
1	Dr. M. Rajasekhar	10.11.2000	30.09.2002
2	Dr. K. Prabhudas (I/C)	01.10.2002	15.10.2007
3	Dr. K. Prabhudas	16.10.2007	30.04.2011
4	Dr. H. Rahman	30.04.2011	31.12.2015
5	Dr. Parimal Roy	30.09.2016	21.08.2020
6	Dr. B. R. Shome (I/C)	22.08.2020	15.10.2022

Leadership Legacy

Under the guidance of these distinguished directors, ICAR-NIVEDI has established itself as a premier institution in veterinary epidemiology and disease informatics in India. Their vision and leadership have been instrumental in developing cutting-edge research, diagnostic capabilities, and surveillance systems for animal diseases across the country.

Key Institutional Milestones

The institute was established in 2000 as Project Directorate on Animal Disease Monitoring and Surveillance (PD_ADMAS) under the leadership of Dr. M. Rajasekhar.

Under Dr. K. Prabhudas, the institute built strong foundations in disease surveillance methodologies and epidemiological studies.

Dr. H. Rahman's tenure saw significant expansion of the institute's research infrastructure and collaborations.

During Dr. Parimal Roy's leadership, the institute was elevated to the status of National Institute (NIVEDI) recognizing its contributions to veterinary epidemiology.