Diwan Singh, a young poultry farmer from Bengali village in Pauri district’s Thalisain block, is preparing to establish a unit with 5,000 parent-stock birds. The project is expected to expand an enterprise that has already become his source of livelihood.

Singh began poultry farming in 2020. The work has gradually gained momentum, and he currently earns about ₹70,000 a month from the activity.

Funding for the proposed unit

Singh said ₹1.40 crore has been sanctioned by the government for his unit under an animal husbandry department scheme. He is now preparing to develop the poultry operation on a commercial scale.

The proposed expansion could strengthen his existing rural enterprise and support his efforts to build a more stable livelihood in Bengali village. The available information does not specify the project’s construction schedule or the expected date of commissioning.

Chief Veterinary Officer Dr. Vishal Sharma said poultry farming can provide a good source of income in rural areas. His comments underline the potential of the activity as a livelihood option for people in villages.

Conclusion

Diwan Singh’s planned 5,000-parent-stock unit will build on poultry farming work that began in 2020 and currently provides him about ₹70,000 a month. The project has received ₹1.40 crore in government funding approval under an animal husbandry department scheme.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Who is establishing the poultry unit?

Diwan Singh, a young poultry farmer from Bengali village, is preparing to establish the unit.

Q. Where is Bengali village located?

Bengali village is in the Thalisain block of Pauri district.

Q. How many parent-stock birds will the unit have?

The planned unit will have 5,000 parent-stock birds.

Q. When did Diwan Singh begin poultry farming?

He began poultry farming in 2020.

Q. How much does he currently earn from poultry farming?

He earns about ₹70,000 a month from poultry farming.

Q. How much funding has been sanctioned for the unit?

₹1.40 crore has been sanctioned by the government under an animal husbandry department scheme.

Q. What did the Chief Veterinary Officer say about poultry farming?

Chief Veterinary Officer Dr. Vishal Sharma said poultry farming can be a good source of income in rural areas.