Indian Poultry industry 2019.
1. Indian Poulltry industry is 5000 years old.
2. During last few decades there is remarkable growth from backyard to cages in Poulltry industry.
3. India is having population of around 1.40 billion people.
4. With increased income prople crave for better nutrition and there will be more demand for eggs and chicken meat in future.
5. In our country Egg production is around 90 billion per annum with a growth rate of 6 -7%. Southern states produce nearly 70% of egg production.
6. Broiler production is 5.1 million tonnes for annum with a growth rate of around 8-10% .Around 60% of total output comes from southern states.
7. Poultry feed production is around 25 million tons with a growth of 6 to 8 %.
8. Indian poultry sector is valued around Rs 1.75 lakhs crores.
9. Organised sector of Poulltry industry contributes around 80% and unorganised around 20%.
10. Our country is 3rd largest producer of eggs and 4th largest producer of Poulltry meat in the world.
11. Challenges faced by Poulltry industry at present:
a) Transportation,
b) Waste management ,
c) acceptance of processed chicken
d) value added products
e) genetic improvement of birds which includes increasing skeletal growth, heart and lung capacity.
f) disease challenges.
g) local supply and demand,
h) marketing
i) use of non conventional feed resources.
12. New technology will help to solve key supply and social challenges
Dr V .Rajendra Prasad, Poultry consultant, Hyderabad
