A Rapid Rural Appraisal of the Family-based Poultry Distribution Scheme of West Bengal

This report presents the results of a Rapid Rural Appraisal of the Poultry Distribution Scheme implemented by the Government of West Bengal. It also reviews the rationale for investing in backyard and small-scale poultry production systems and illustrates the functioning and impact of this scheme. 

Further, the study identifies areas for improvement, including better selection of beneficiary households / Self‐help Groups; improved training in poultry management; a shift in focus from the provision of Day Old Chicks to the provision of poultry related public goods, such as training in poultry keeping and animal health services.

Authors - Ugo Pica-Ciamarra and Mamta Dhawan

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