Flooded with Fowl: Unregulated Chicken Raises Concerns in Kashmir Markets

Flooded with Fowl: Unregulated Chicken Raises Concerns in Kashmir Markets

Srinagar: The unregulated import of dressed chicken into markets across J&K from other states has sparked concerns about the potential health risks to consumers. According to the official data, approximately 30 percent of the market in J&K is now dominated by dressed chicken, with a staggering 90 percent of restaurants opting to serve this type of poultry. With an estimated consumption of 1.50 crore dressed chicken in Kashmir annually, the lack of regulation in the import process has become a pressing public health issue. According to the official data, the…

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