❖ Tamil Nadu has unveiled a ‘pig breeding policy' aimed at enhancing pig rearing in the state to ensure nutritional security.

❖ The policy includes infrastructure development, such as o Establishment of a bacon factory,

o Promoting value addition of pork products for higher farmer profitability,

o Development of a cooperative-based market chain, and

o Implementing quarantine facilities for imported animals.

❖ The govt would provide subsidies, tax holidays, and financial support to boost the pig farming sector.

❖ The policy also mandates a systematic process for identifying animals using 12- digit UID ear tags as prescribed by the Union govt, with registration on the 'Information Network for Animal Productivity and Health (INAPH)'.