IMPHAL, May 1 - In view of the outbreak of suspected African swine fever and high mortality of pigs in neighbouring States, the Manipur Government has imposed a ban on the import of pigs from outside the State and neighbouring Myanmar with immediate effect.
The State Home Commissioner issued a notification in this regard on Thursday, stating that no live pigs or pork would be allowed to be brought into the State.
The notification has been issued following a directive from the Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Department of Agriculture Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India.