Kozhikode: Around 35 Kudumbasree units in the limits of Maruthongare grama panchayat are all set to venture into large-scale poultry farming by forming an exclusive society of entrepreneurs. Bharath Sevak Samaj (BSS) will coordinate the implementation of the scheme.
Each of the 35 unit will get a financial aid of Rs.15,000 to set up the farms. At present, around 350 women are part of these 35 Kudumbasree units in the panchayat. Panchayat authorities hope that a minimum of 10,000 eggs can be brought to the open market once the scheme is on track.
Only the running of farms will be the responsibility of the Kudumbasree groups as the sales part will be directly handled by the BSS. The grama panchayat too will join hands with the initiative under the State government’s “egg village” project.
All the selected women entrepreneurs in the sector will be provided the required technical assistance and free medical support in case of any diseases for the fowls. Panchayat authorities add that the feed for the farms too will be supplied to them as per daily requirements.