<h1>India's first eco-friendly cage-free poultry training centre promotes humane farming and rural livelihoods</h1> A collaborative initiative in Tamil Nadu established India's first environmentally controlled cage-free poultry training facility to promote humane and sustainable farming practices. Developed by multiple organizations with government and industry support, the centre functions as a hub for training, research, and innovation in cage-free and free-range poultry production. It hosted a Training of Trainers programme involving experts and stakeholders from various states and institutions, focusing on bird welfare, housing systems, market integration, and farm management. The facility aims to standardize and scale cage-free poultry farming, support rural livelihoods, and foster compliance with national and global welfare standards. Future plans include ongoing workshops, start-up incubation, and efforts to secure financial backing for the sector's growth.