Tripura Govt Launches Two Schemes, Poultry Farmers to Receive Rs 1,300 Bonus

Tripura government has recently introduced two new programs aimed at uplifting rural economies and promoting animal farming. These initiatives, namely the Mukhyamantri Prani Palak Sanman Nidhi and Mukhyamantri Prani Sampad Bikash Yojna, were launched to support animal farmers and reduce their dependence on imported animal products.

Sudhangshu Das, the state's animal resource development minister, revealed that the Mukhyamantri Prani Palak Sanman Nidhi scheme will provide an annual financial aid of Rs 6,000 to eligible animal farmers, to curb the import of animal products. To qualify for this support, individuals engaged in animal husbandry must have an annual income below Rs 2 lakh and own at least one dairy cow, 10 goats, or an improved breed of pig.

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The government has allocated Rs 174 crore for this scheme, benefiting 2,900 livestock farmers by the last quarter of the fiscal year 2023-24. Additionally, under the Mukhyamantri Prani Sampad Bikash Yojna, poultry farmers will receive an extra Rs 1,300 each, benefitting 36,053 individuals.

Sudhangshu Das highlighted the government's dedication to lessening reliance on imported animal goods like milk, meat, eggs, and fish, to boost entrepreneurial opportunities and industry growth in the sector. The government has rolled out several programs, including the Calf Growth Milk (CGM) Scheme. This initiative provides affordable nutrition for high-quality breed calves. This aims to boost the domestic animal farming industry.

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Also, the CGM Scheme is set to benefit around 5,400 female and 600 male calves, born through Artificial Intelligence with sexed semen. Under this initiative, these calves will be provided with balanced ration support for ten months, and the government is offering an impressive 50% subsidy on the cost of 240kg of nutrition.

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