Support for poultry farmers in India

Support for Poultry Farmers in India

The Indian government has introduced several initiatives to support poultry farmers in the country. The schemes aim to promote sustainable poultry farming practices, improve the quality of poultry products, and provide better prices to farmers for their produce.

Government Schemes

The National Poultry Mission (NPM) aims to support poultry farmers by providing them with better prices for their produce, improving the quality of poultry products, and promoting sustainable poultry farming practices.
The National Livestock Mission (NLM) provides financial assistance to poultry farmers for the development of poultry farms and the production of high-quality poultry products.
The Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) provides financial assistance to poultry farmers for the development of poultry farms and the production of high-quality poultry products.

"The poultry sector is a significant contributor to the Indian economy, and it is essential to support poultry farmers to ensure the quality and safety of poultry products." - Dr. Sanjeev Balyan, Minister of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India

Benefits for Farmers

Improved prices for poultry products
Financial assistance for the development of poultry farms
Technical support for sustainable poultry farming practices

Author's note: The Indian government's initiatives to support poultry farmers are a step in the right direction, but more needs to be done to ensure the welfare of poultry farmers and the quality of poultry products.

The Fermanagh Herald — 2025-11-28