Question : The Rural Backyard Piggery Scheme was launched by which state government?
Option 1: Meghalaya
Option 2: Jharkhand
Option 3: Punjab
Option 4: Assam
Correct Answer: Meghalaya
Solution : The correct option is Meghalaya .
The Rural Backyard Piggery scheme is launched by the Chief Minister of Meghalaya. It is a scheme under the National Livestock Mission. The objective of this scheme is that farmers earn a sustainable livelihood through various animal husbandry activities. Under this scheme, four pigs, three female and one male piglet, will be distributed to the farmers to promote pig breeding to provide regular income to the farmers.