The piggery development project is to be launched in Meghalaya financed by the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) along with the State Government.
It is expected to boost domestic availability of meat in the entire North Eastern Region and also promote its exports thereby generating employment.
Pig farming is very important component in North East India. 28% of India’s pigs are grown here.
Hampshire, HSX 1, Large White Yorkshire, Duroc and Landrace are the commonly grown breeds.