Poultry Federation of India secures commitment on regulatory relief from Haryana government

1. Simplification of Pollution Control Board guidelines for poultry farms.
2. Removal of the market committee fee on corn and millet procured from other states, with resolution expected within 10–15 days.
3. Exemption of poultry farms from Change of Land Use (CLU) requirements.
4. Promotion of egg consumption through the Sports Department and other government departments.
5. Formation of a Poultry Development Committee with industry representation to strengthen policy formulation and address sectoral challenges.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr Dhanda thanked the Education Minister and the Chief Secretary for what he called a positive and constructive approach, arguing that the initiatives would reduce unnecessary regulatory hurdles, improve the ease of doing business, encourage investment, create employment opportunities, and further strengthen Haryana’s poultry sector.

PFI, he said, looks forward to working closely with the Haryana government to translate the commitments into meaningful reforms that benefit poultry farmers and contribute to the sustainable growth of one of the state’s most important agricultural sectors.

“Together, we are building a stronger, more progressive, and farmer-friendly poultry industry,” Mr Dhanda said.

The PFI delegation comprised Ranpal Dhanda, Ravinder Sandhu, Rahul Khatri, Azad Rathi, Satish Garg, Dr Manoj Kumar, Dilbag Sandhil, Satbir Lakra, Dr Rakesh Gupta, Dr Deepak Singh, Subhash Narwal, Rajesh, Lakhmi, Dharmbhir Lather, Jagdish Kadyan, and Rithik.