TNPSC Thervupettagam

Pig Breeding Policy 2024

October 13 , 2024 19 hrs 0 min 9 0
  • Tamil Nadu has unveiled a ‘pig breeding policy' aimed at enhancing pig rearing in the state to ensure nutritional security.
  • The policy includes infrastructure development, such as
    • Establishment of a bacon factory,
    • Promoting value addition of pork products for higher farmer profitability,
    • Development of a cooperative-based market chain, and
    • Implementing quarantine facilities for imported animals.
  • The govt would provide subsidies, tax holidays, and financial support to boost the pig farming sector.
  • The policy also mandates a systematic process for identifying animals using 12-digit UID ear tags as prescribed by the Union govt, with registration on the 'Information Network for Animal Productivity and Health (INAPH)'.

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