Sri Vijaya Puram, November 13: The Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services (AH&VS), Andaman & Nicobar Administration, today distributed 400 Vanaraja birds to 12 farmers from the Small Lapathy, Big Lapathy and Tamaloo villages of Car Nicobar. The birds comprised both four-week-old chicks and 10-week-old grower birds.
The birds were initially received from the Central Hatchery and reared at the Composite Livestock Farm (CLF), Arong, where brooding, management and vaccination were ensured before they were handed over to the beneficiary farmers. The distribution was carried out from CLF Arong as part of the Department’s ongoing efforts to promote backyard poultry farming in the remote areas of the Nicobar district.
The initiative is aimed at helping local farmers improve household-level poultry production, increase the availability of eggs and meat, and earn additional income through scientific rearing of dual-purpose birds. According to the Department, Vanaraja birds are well suited to backyard conditions and are expected to provide both nutritional support and livelihood opportunities to the beneficiary households.
The Department will continue to provide technical guidance, veterinary support, vaccination and healthcare assistance to the farmers for the proper management and rearing of the birds. The distribution is part of the Department’s efforts to strengthen poultry farming and improve rural livelihoods in Car Nicobar, a press release from the Department of AH&VS said.
