Sambalpur: Youth Embrace Poultry; Broiler and Egg Farming on the Rise in Sambalpur
Sambalpur: Interest in poultry farming is growing among the people of Sambalpur district. This increase in interest is seen as a positive sign, especially when silver production is declining.
Dependency on Other States for Eggs and Chicken
Sambalpur district still depends on other states for eggs and chicken meat. Eggs are mainly sourced from other districts and states. The price of eggs and chicken meat per kilogram is rising as transportation costs rise. Because this business is extremely profitable, there is a growing interest among the youth in broiler chicken farming, egg-laying poultry farming, and poultry feed preparation projects.
Success of Government Initiatives
According to data from the Department of Animal Resources Development, 22 people have benefited from broiler chicken farming through the Chief Minister’s Agriculture Enterprise Scheme. Similarly, one farmer has benefited from government schemes for egg-laying poultry farming. Furthermore, significant progress occurred in broiler chicken farming, egg-laying poultry farming, small poultry feed production centers, and backyard poultry farming during the fiscal years 2021-22 and 2022-23.
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Beneficiaries of Broiler Chicken Farming
In the financial year 2021-22, 150 beneficiaries benefited from broiler chicken farming, and in 2022-23, 220 beneficiaries benefited. Similarly, in 2021-22, three beneficiaries and in 2022-23, ten beneficiaries engaged in egg-laying poultry farming. In both financial years, three beneficiaries established small poultry feed preparation projects, and two beneficiaries set up small poultry hatcheries, improving their financial status. In the financial year 2022-23, three more poultry hatcheries were established.
Impact on Backyard Poultry Farming
According to government data, 211 beneficiaries benefited from backyard poultry farming in 2021-22, while 900 benefited in 2022-23. In the fiscal year 2021-22, self-help groups assisted 40 beneficiaries with broiler chicken farming. In 2022-23, 46 out of 50 beneficiaries benefited from broiler chicken farming.
Future Prospects
If this rising interest in poultry farming continues, experts estimate that Sambalpur district will be self-sufficient in eggs and chicken meat in the coming years, without depending on other regions.
