Maharashtra Plans to Launch State-Specific Egg Brand to Boost Poultry Industry
Maha may develop its own egg brand: Munde
Hindustan Times
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Maharashtra's animal husbandry department is considering the development of a state-specific egg brand to enhance local production and support poultry farmers. With the state importing nearly 50% of its egg requirements, the initiative aims to reduce reliance on imports and improve farmers' incomes through substantial subsidies.
- 01Maharashtra imports about 15 million eggs daily, nearly 50% of its needs.
- 02The state plans to create its own egg brand similar to successful milk brands.
- 03Subsidies of 50-75% will be provided to encourage local poultry farming.
- 04The Mukhyamantri Gramin Pashudhan Udyojakata Yojana will support poultry businesses.
- 05Maharashtra has approximately 74.2 million poultry birds, with 1.4 million families reliant on this sector.
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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.
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This initiative could significantly boost local poultry production, reduce reliance on imports, and increase income for farmers in Maharashtra.
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