Name of Technique: Indigenous poultry farming through low-cost incubator in North and Middle Andaman Islands (KVK North & Middle Andaman, A & N Islands)

The intervention introduces village-scale, low-cost incubators to hatch indigenous poultry adapted to the humid, saline, cyclone-prone island environment, reducing dependence on imported day-old chicks. In the remote North and Middle Andaman Islands, logistical constraints and biosecurity risks raise transport costs and chick mortality, making local incubation a resilient alternative. The incubators use simple thermostatic control with basic backup options where feasible, complemented by training in egg selection, turning schedules, humidity management, and brooding. Outcomes include improved hatchability, year-round chick availability, conservation of local germplasm, and enhanced household income and nutrition for dispersed communities.