Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said on Tuesday that the Chhattisgarh government will extend every possible support to promote poultry industry in the state.
He said that there is considerable scope for poultry farming and fishery in the state. These trades are associated with agriculture. To encourage youth towards this sector, they will be provided training poultry and fishery.
The Chief Minister said that farmers are being provided better value for their crops. Besides, they are being financially aided under Rajiv Gandhi Kisaan Nyay Yojana. Youth in farmer families can utilize these funds to go ahead in poultry farming and fishery business.
The Chief Minister was having a discussion with a delegation of the Chhattisgarh Poultry Farmer Association at his residence office. Industry Minister Kawasi Lakhma was present on the occasion.
Delegation members told Baghel that chicken manure is in demand for mushroom production as it is rich in nitrogen. Making arrangements for certification of chicken manure can help in earning better profit.
The Chief Minister directed the officials concerned to make arrangements for chicken manure certification.
Office bearers of the association told Baghel that 90 percent of the poultry farms in the state are small-scale, and these poultry farms have suffered losses due to the corona crisis. It will be a great support to poultry farmers if the government provides them concession in electricity bills.
The Chief Minister said that if consumption of corn and soybean increases in the poultry industry, then initiative will be taken to expand the farming area of these crops.