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This document summarizes a backyard poultry farming scheme in West Bengal, India that distributes chickens to rural households through self-help groups. Between 2005-2008, over 5 million birds were given to 500,000 households. This improved food security and nutrition as households consumed and sold more eggs. Households earned 120-720 rupees monthly from egg sales. The program empowered women and generated income. However, issues around sustainability need addressing, such as subsidized chicks leading to p

Author

Mohammad Asaduzzaman Sazal

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EN