Question : CENTRAL POULTRY FARMS



(a) the name and location of Central Poultry Farms functioning in the country especially in Uttar Pradesh at present, State-wise;

(b) whether the Government proposes to set up some more farms in villages;

(c) if so, the details thereof;

(d) whether the Government has received applications from various States particularly Uttar Pradesh in this regard; and

(e) if so, the details thereof and the action taken thereon?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE (SHRI TASLIMUDDIN)

(a):	Four Central Poultry Development Organizations are functioning in the country i.e.

1. Central Poultry Development Organisation, Bangalore,Karnataka (Southern Region).

2. Central Poultry Development Organisation, Chandigarh (Northern Regin).

3. Central Poultry Development Organisation, Bhubaneswar (Eastern Region).

4. Central Poultry Development Organisation, Mumbai (Western Region).



No Central Poultry Farm exists in Uttar Pradesh.

(b)&(c): Presently there is no such proposal before the Central Government.

(d)&(e): Proposals for assistance to following farms in Uttar Pradesh have been received and are receiving consideration:


(i) State Poultry Farm, Bharari, Jhansi - Rs.68.00 lakhs.

(ii) State Poultry Farm, Mirzapur - Rs.68.00 lakhs.

(iii) State Poultry Farm, Moradabad - Rs.Rs.68.00 lakhs.

(iv) State Poultry Farm, Itawa - Rs.68.00 lakhs.