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Which state has started the 'Rural Backyard Piggery Scheme' for the welfare of farmers?
A)
Sikkim
B)
Meghalaya
C)
Nagaland
D)
Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer :   Meghalaya


Meghalaya Chief Minister "Conrad K Sangma" on Wednesday(31st aug 2022) said the state's "Progress" scheme aims to ensure that the farmers earn a sustainable livelihood through different livestock farming activities.
 
Launching the ambitious flagship programme for the farmers - "Rural Backyard Piggery Scheme" under National Livestock Mission at Byrnihat in Ri-Bhoi district, the Chief Minister said that the government through different welfare schemes is successfully providing income generation opportunities and economic prosperity to the farmers.
 
He informed that Meghalaya acquires 18,000 MT of pork from different States and there is a huge shortfall in supply and demand, through the piggery scheme the state envisions addressing the shortage of pork supply.
 
He informed that the flagship programme "Progress" has been conceptualised by the government to ensure the prosperity of grassroots families through livestock intervention which includes piggery, poultry, etc.
 
Under Rural Backyard Piggery Scheme - phase 1, the government has earmarked Rs 15.18 crore under which four high-yielding improved varieties will be distributed to 6000 families...

Source : Business Standard

Published On : September 1, 2022
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