Assam Charts Bold Path to Self-Reliance in Poultry, Dairy, and Pork Sectors

Guwahati, June 19: In a major push towards rural transformation and agri-based entrepreneurship, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has laid out an ambitious blueprint to make the state self-reliant in dairy, poultry, and pork production. Speaking at a public event in Guwahati, Sarma emphasized a shift from dependence to dominance in livestock-based sectors, aiming for industrial-scale production across Assam.

Egg Revolution in the Making

Currently, Assam imports nearly 90% of its eggs. But that’s about to change. The Chief Minister announced that the state has ramped up daily procurement to 5–6 lakh eggs, with a long-term target of producing 1 crore eggs per day.

Key to this transformation is the establishment of large-scale layer farms and a strategic plan to develop 1,000 egg entrepreneurs with active support from banks and government subsidies. “Assam will no longer be dependent on other states. We’re building an egg economy from the ground up,” Sarma declared.

Milking Opportunity from Tradition

Assam is now processing over 2 lakh litres of milk per day, a tenfold jump from previous years, thanks to collaborations with Amul, Kanyaka, and Sitajkhala. With the creation of North East Dairy and Foods Ltd, the state aims to further scale this to 10 lakh litres daily, making it a major dairy hub in the East.

Farmers will receive an extra ₹5 per litre above market rate, and hybrid cattle breeding programs using the state’s native ‘Lakhimi’ cows and Gujarat’s ‘Gir’ breed promise high yields suited to local conditions.

Pork Power and Biogas Boost

Sarma also addressed Assam’s huge pork demand—previously met by imports from even vegetarian states like Rajasthan. The state has now set up a pork processing plant in Nazira, and over the next three years, aims to become completely self-sufficient in pork production.

With cow dung and Nepiar grass, Assam is also promoting biogas as a clean rural energy source, feeding into the broader vision of a self-sustained “Atmanirbhar” village economy.

Role of Veterinary Workforce and Eggora’s Relevance

At the event, 443 new veterinary recruits received appointment letters, underscoring the government’s recognition of the veterinary field as the backbone of this transformation. Their role in disease management, artificial insemination, and livestock care is central to Assam’s rural economic upliftment.

For platforms like Eggora, these developments open up immense opportunities. From linking egg and chick producers with buyers, to supporting training and logistics for new poultry entrepreneurs, the ecosystem is ripe for innovation and integration.

A Rural Revolution in the Making

With a vision to become self-reliant in milk, eggs, and pork by 2027, Assam is taking bold steps toward food security and rural employment. And as this vision unfolds, technology-driven platforms like Eggora will play a pivotal role in scaling farmer participation and productivity.

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