Relevance: prelims
Chief Minister of Meghalaya called on Union Minister for Animal Husbandry to discusses piggery development project to be launched in Meghalaya.
About:
- The piggery development project is to be launched in Meghalaya financed by the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) along with the State Government.
- The proposed Piggery development project will boost domestic availability of meat in the entire North Eastern Region and also promote its exports thereby giving livelihood opportunities to the people.
Piggery in North east?
- Pig farming is very important component in North East India. Out of total pig population in India, 28% are grown in this region.
- Hampshire, HSX 1, Large White Yorkshire, Duroc and Landrace are the commonly grown breeds.