To provide livelihood to traditional piggery farmers
To encourage rearing and breeding of good stock
Increase pork production in the region
Induction of cooperatives
Educate, train and encourage farmers to produce clean and hygienic meat
Role of DVO and District Nodal Officer of AH & Veterinary Department
Explain the technical aspects of Pig Breeding / Fattening business to members of the Cooperatives, i.e. selection of breed, boar to sow ratio, duration of weaning, lactating and fattening periods, etc.
Explain the physical infrastructure requirement to members of the Cooperatives.
Explain the risks involved in running Pig Breeding / Pig Fattening units
Examine if the Cooperative has the required land area to start Pig Breeding / Fattening units
Authenticate and recommend the application submitted by the Cooperatives jointly with the District Nodal Officer of the Cooperation Department