The Maharashtra government is exploring the establishment of its own egg brand to enhance egg production and support local poultry farmers. Animal husbandry minister Pankaja Munde emphasized the need for this initiative during a meeting on the Mukhyamantri Gramin Pashudhan Udyojakata Yojana. Currently, Maharashtra imports around 15 million eggs daily, which constitutes nearly 50% of its daily requirement, primarily from southern states like Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. To address this gap, the state will offer significant subsidies to poultry farmers, including 50-75% financial assistance for setting up businesses. Under the scheme, individuals can receive ₹1.66 lakh (approximately $2,000 USD) for smaller operations and up to ₹15 lakh (approximately $18,000 USD) for larger setups. This initiative aims to stimulate the local poultry industry and reduce dependency on imports, benefiting the 1.4 million families involved in this sector.