Chicks distributed to farmers
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR

Tamenglong, October 22 2019: To improve the socio economic status of the traditional farmers, the Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Department has distributed low input birds to 125 beneficiaries who were selected by the Tamenglong District Council under the backyard poultry scheme at Autonomous District Council Office, Tamenglong today.

Namsinrei Panmei, ADC, Chairman, Chaoba, Veterinary Director, attended the function as chief guest and president respectively.

Backyard/ free range poultry farming is characterized by rearing birds in small numbers (10-15) by each household in their backyards.

The birds are allowed for foraging during the day time while at night they are provided with shelter, made of locally available low cost materials, said the president of the programme.

He also said that poultry provides a continuous source of income and the farmers can take good care of poultry and earn a substantial income from eggs, meat, feathers and manure.

The programme was also attended by Kajaigai Gangmei, CEO, ADC, Charles Liangdiang, Chairman, Small Town Committee, Pouhoilung, Executive member, ADC, Micah, ADC, Member.

Chicks were also distributed to the media houses of Tamenglong District.

Altogether 1,070 chickens were distributed today.

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