e-Varaha: Information System for Safe Pork Production in North Eastern India

The e-Varaha project utilizes IT-based tools for the holistic development of the piggery sector by making available the right information at the right time and establishing functional linkages between different players of the value chain to augment production, productivity, and profitability. IT application to record and visualize the movement of pigs-to-pork helps understand the current pig-to-pork chain in NER. Pig farmers are integrated with other value chain players through a traceability system, and pork processors receive aids for ensuring safe pork production.