Rural Backyard Piggery Scheme was launched by which state government?

The correct answer is Meghalaya.
Key Points

• Rural Backyard Piggery Scheme is a government initiative to promote pig farming in rural areas.
• This scheme aims to provide livelihood opportunities to rural households and increase their income.
• Meghalaya is known for its pig farming culture and has a huge demand for pork in the market.
• The government of Meghalaya launched this scheme to provide financial assistance to rural households to set up piggeries and improve their pig farming practices.

• Assam: 
  • Assam has also launched a scheme called "Assam Pig Development Scheme" to promote pig farming in the state.
  • This scheme aims to provide financial assistance to pig farmers for setting up piggeries, purchase of piglets, and other inputs.
• Jharkhand:
  • Jharkhand has launched a scheme called "Mukhya Mantri Krishi Ashirwad Yojana" to provide financial assistance to farmers for various agricultural activities, including pig farming.
  • Under this scheme, farmers can avail of subsidies for setting up piggeries and purchasing piglets.
• Punjab:
  • Punjab has launched a scheme called "Punjab Piggery Development Scheme" to promote pig farming in the state.
  • This scheme aims to provide financial assistance to pig farmers for setting up piggeries, purchase of piglets, and other inputs.