A protein-rich breed of chicken known as ‘Kadaknath’ has become a bone of contention between Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh — both staking claim that it’s indigenous to them.
The two neighbouring States have filed applications with the Geographical Indication registry office in Chennai to obtain the ‘GI tag’ for this black-winged chicken variety.
‘Kadaknath’ is known for its high iron content and lower cholesterol, when compared with other breeds. It also sells at a much higher price than other varieties.
“The Gramin Vikas Trust of Jhabua applied for the GI tag in 2012 on behalf of tribal families involved in breeding it,” said the M.P. Animal Husbandry Department’s Additional Deputy Director Dr. Bhagwan Manghnani.
Chhattisgarh, too, staked its claim for the GI tag of ‘Kadaknath’ recently.
