Assam’s suspension of chicken imports from Bengal causes severe losses for poultry businesses

Rajganj, 16th May: The Assam government’s decision to halt the import of chickens from Bengal has dealt a significant blow to poultry merchants and farm owners, resulting in substantial financial losses. The move comes in response to reported cases of bird flu in neighbouring states such as Jharkhand and Bihar. In an effort to prevent the spread of the disease, Assam has banned the entry of chickens from other states, adversely affecting poultry businesses and farm owners in Bengal.


The Assam government issued a notification prohibiting the transportation of chickens from West Bengal across the state border. This measure has had a direct impact on poultry businesses and farm owners in West Bengal. A considerable quantity of poultry birds are exported to Assam from North Bengal. However, since the ban was imposed on March 6, poultry farm owners in North Bengal have been facing significant challenges. They are unable to transport chickens through Assam to other states in Eastern India, as there are no alternative routes available. This has exacerbated the difficulties faced by these businessmen.

Asim Das, a poultry businessman, stated that he owns around 100 poultry farms, where a large number of marketable poultry and Sonali hens are produced daily. However, for the past three months, the supply of chickens has been disrupted, leading to substantial financial losses. Moreover, chickens cannot be sent to other states in Eastern India due to the restrictions imposed by Assam. If this situation persists, poultry farming operations may come to a halt. As a result, Das urged the government to address this issue promptly and provide the necessary support to mitigate the losses incurred by the poultry industry.


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